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Night procession on a dirt path beside dark trees. A central figure in a rust-red silk garment with a gold-bordered shawl wears a saffron-and-orange turban, a long white and red flower garland, gold necklaces, and white ash marks on the arms; he holds a flashlight-like object and a long gold-topped staff rises behind him. Behind him a bald man in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala carries a flashlight, and a woman in rust-red sari with a small red bag follows. A small signboard post stands at left. a person cues are the turban, garland and gold ornaments, but the face is not used for identity.

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