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A large street procession moves along a road lined with crowds and a gold barricade, led by mounted police on horses and uniformed officers. A decorated golden palanquin with a canopy and ornate carriage is carried through the centre, with a figure in red and orange robes seated on a red and gold ceremonial seat beneath a large embroidered umbrella. Many men and women in white dhotis and saris with red shawls walk alongside, carrying red and yellow flags, and a yellow patterned umbrella stands at the right. Pink temple-style pavilions with festival banners line the route, and onlookers fill the background and rooftops.

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