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Night procession at the Kumbh Mela. A large ornate palanquin-style float (ratha) is hung with marigold and orange garlands, gold-tipped bells, and tassels, with a blue-and-orange canopy above. A seated figure in a gold crown and pink-and-red garlands sits on a gold throne at the centre, with a second seated attendant beside. Orange ceremonial flags flank the float. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-saffron robe and gold necklace holds a silver trident (trishul) staff, with a crowd of devotees behind. Orange and multicolour tassels hang on the right edge.

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