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A street procession on a decorated golden ratha with marigold and white flower garlands. A long-haired man in a red top and orange-saffron shawl, with a white flower garland, stands on the chariot holding a white cloth and a long pole, while devotees in saffron clothing reach up with raised hands from the crowd below. A man in orange robes stands at the left, and a framed portrait on a stand shows a figure with a red forehead mark. Behind them is a multi-storey building with balconies, bunting strung across the street, and people watching from upper floors. Golden deity figures and a lion-like carving decorate the chariot. a person appearance is probable for the long-haired figure in red top and orange shawl standing on the ratha, distinguished by long swept hair, saffron shawl and garland.

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