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A photograph of a procession on a decorated ratha or chariot. A seated figure in a maroon-red turban and maroon-brown robe raises both arms in greeting, wearing heavy gold necklaces with a large gold pendant, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and gold bangles. Marigold and rose petals cover the red cloth on the seat, and orange cushions surround him. Behind him a golden canopy with white jasmine garlands, pink flowers and yellow, red and teal tassels rises above. A child in the background covers his mouth with his hand, and a woman with glasses and a white forehead mark sits to the right in similar maroon robes.