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Outdoor procession on a city street. A man in a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe and heavy gold necklaces, with a marigold garland and pink flower garland, raises his right hand in blessing while seated on a decorated ceremonial palanquin under a gold canopy with colourful tassels. Golden ornamental poles and an orange parasol frame him. Behind him, men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas hold silver staffs and ceremonial drums; red flags with saffron-robed portrait emblems fly nearby. Marigold garlands drape the palanquin, and roadside signs and billboards line the street. a person is described by the orange turban, ornate gold chains and seated blessing pose, the candidate in a procession role. Crowd members in the background watch and photograph.

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