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Night photograph of a very large outdoor crowd gathered at an open ground lit by bright floodlights. Most attendees wear white or cream clothing, with some in yellow-bordered saris and white dhotis. Rows of plastic chairs line the front, while many people stand or sit on orange and purple mats spread on the sandy ground. Men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white saris with yellow borders stand near a barrier and a small table with papers and water bottles. In the background, a decorated float or ratha with a canopy, flags, and festive lights is visible, along with banners and a small stage area.