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A decorated golden ceremonial chariot with a curved canopy-like frame, hanging bells, and colourful tassels in red, green, yellow and white moves through an outdoor festival procession at a pink gateway. Seated inside the ratha are several robed figures in maroon and saffron-orange clothing with rudraksha malas; one bald-headed man in maroon holds a folded cloth, and a figure in a deep maroon garment sits to the right. A man in a white shirt walks in front holding a rod, and uniformed police stand at the left edge. Garlands of marigolds and pink flowers drape the chariot, and orange flags and tents appear in the background.

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