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A night procession on a golden ratha-style palanquin under a canopy hung with white jasmine garlands and red and purple flower strings. A central seated figure wears an orange-brown robe, a golden crown and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala at the chest, and is attended by two priests. The priest at left wears a white dhoti with gold border and a bead garland, and holds a silver staff; the priest at right wears white and a rudraksha mala. Red and pink flower garlands drape the golden seat, and a green parrot figure sits on the canopy pole. The central figure appears to match the a person appearance cues (crown, ornate clothing, garlands), but identity is uncertain from the image alone.

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