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A night procession on a dark ground, lit by stage lights and smoke. Many people in red and white robes and dark umbrellas walk among tall red flags on poles. A lit trident-topped ceremonial standard and a large illuminated figure of the goddess Durga, with many arms and a crown, stand at right. Some figures carry white and red decorated umbrellas. The scene suggests a festival or ratha-style processional.

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