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A street procession in a town lined with shops and signboards, with a mountain visible in the background. At centre, a man with long, curly hair wears an orange turban, an orange dhoti, and a multi-strand garland of red and white flowers with a red-and-gold pendant. He raises one hand in blessing while walking forward. Around him, many people in orange and saffron robes, white dhotis and maroon cloths follow. A devotee on the right in white holds a golden trident-topped staff, and a golden trishul hangs above the crowd. A large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels is held over the procession at left, and a golden staff with a crown finial stands beside it. Spectators watch from the roadside balconies.

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