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A large outdoor crowd seated on the ground and in red plastic chairs fills the foreground of a photograph taken at dusk. Most attendees wear white clothing, with many women in white saris bordered in gold and some in pink, yellow, teal and orange saris; several have jasmine flowers or orange marigold garlands in their hair. Behind them a stage area is lit by tall lamps, with rows of orange flags and bunting strung between palm trees. A decorated golden palanquin or chariot structure stands at the left edge, and men in white shirts and dhotis stand near the stage. Banners and a loudspeaker are visible in the background.