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A large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, fills a dusty open ground during a procession in morning haze. Uniformed marching band members in red and white tunics with gold helmets and gold-trimmed belts lead the way at left. Orange and red flags on tall poles rise above the crowd, and a decorated float or ratha with ornate golden and red panels stands at centre. A large vehicle with a painted panel is visible at left, and red bunting and black ceremonial banners frame the scene. Many people walk with their hands raised or clasped.