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Night procession on a wide paved road lit by street lamps, with a hazy dusk sky. Robed men walk in a group: many wear white dhotis and shawls, others wear saffron or orange cloth. A man at center in orange robes carries a tall orange flag, and a man at right holds a large banner showing a standing figure in orange with raised arms. Ceremonial umbrellas, a long staff with brass ornaments, and a drum are carried in the procession. Several participants wear rudraksha malas. A deity murti is not visible.

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