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Night procession at a temple-like complex. A person in a rust-red robe with a blue-and-white flower garland walks at the centre, with a large dark umbrella with red tassels held above. Behind them a bright illuminated palanquin or ratha is decorated with garlands and hanging yellow and red tassels. Men in white dhotis, bare-chested attendants and other people in dhotis and saris walk alongside. A man in white with a rudraksha mala and a bare chest stands at the left. Spectators stand at the edges and a small building is visible at right.

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