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Night procession of devotees in orange and saffron shawls and white clothing walks past an ornate decorated chariot hung with marigold garlands and colourful tassels, with a lit oil lamp and bright flames glowing at its base. Several people carry long staffs and ceremonial poles topped with flags and decorative finials, and a tall deity murti stands on the chariot. Many onlookers crowd the dark roadside under trees. A man in orange with a grey beard walks in front holding a rudraksha mala, while a woman in a white top and orange shawl walks beside him. Ceremonial parasols and a decorated palanquin are visible in the background, and the scene is lit by warm lamps.

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