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A photograph of an outdoor lane where a gilded, carved ceremonial chariot (ratham) is being inspected. A man in a long-sleeved white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and wristwatch stands at center, pointing at the golden carved panel and holding a small paper. On the right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white flower garland with red flowers, and an orange saffron wrap points toward the chariot; he has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the a person appearance cues, and is overseeing the work. A second figure in an orange wrap and white clothing stands at left edge, partly visible. A large white banner with red and English-script lettering hangs above the chariot, and a pale yellow building with green vines and a red-trimmed doorway forms the background.

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