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Outdoor festival procession at a golden ratha or palanquin decorated with red, green and orange hangings embroidered with elephants and blue floral motifs. Garlands of white jasmine, marigold and green leaves drape the deity murti platform. A bare-chested man with grey hair, rudraksha mala and a blue-and-gold dhoti stands at left, one hand touching the golden pillar. Crowd heads are visible at the bottom edge. No readable text beyond partial signage in the background.

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