Tahsu'a in Abianeh. This man singlehandedly bears the weight of the purely iron standard, which is emblematic of the Battle of Karbala. Various colors and symbols adorn the standard, contributing to the hefty load. As the standard bearer treks through town, along with the procession, spotters walk alongside him, in case the iron entity loses balance and begins to dip and dive out of control.
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