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Night photograph of a large crowd of mostly women in traditional South Indian saris and jewellery, gathered outdoors under decorated umbrellas with mirror-work borders in teal, green and yellow. Several women with long dreadlocked hair wear red and maroon sarees with gold borders, large gold earrings and necklaces; one woman in the foreground wears a red saree with a gold jewel-encrusted earring. Others in blue, pink and white outfits clap, dance or raise a fist, and red flags are visible behind them. Festive procession atmosphere. No identifiable a person figure is present in the frame.

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