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A nighttime procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin, lit by a bright overhead lamp. A figure seated on a gold throne-like seat wears a tall ornate gold crown, a gold necklace, and multiple garlands of red and white flowers, with a gold armband on the arm. The vehicle is hung with gold bells, tassels in red, teal, blue and green, and a teal canopy with red fringe. A carved golden lion head is at the front of the chariot. A partially visible figure with a white garment sits beside the main seat, and a person in white clothing stands at the right edge. Garlands drape the base of the vehicle.

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