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A festival procession moves through a dense crowd of devotees. A central man wears a large garland of red and orange-yellow flowers, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant and a white collar of beads, and a saffron wrap; he smiles as he walks. Around him, sadhus in saffron and orange robes carry tall golden staffs, and several men with bare torsos and rudraksha malas walk with them. Two figures wear leopard-print headbands with hair piled high; one wears a tiger-striped yellow garment with a white bead necklace. Trishula tridents rise above the crowd, red flags and a green and gold umbrella are held aloft, and a ceremonial drum is visible at center. Devotees behind fill the background with raised hands and bright clothing. The central man's identity is uncertain on appearance alone.

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