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A large crowd of devotees presses toward a raised golden throne on a stage draped with dark grey curtains and white fabric swags. A golden umbrella hangs above the throne, which is flanked by golden lion-like armrests and flower arrangements. A person in white and red ceremonial dress sits on the throne, hands raised before them. Devotees in white, orange and yellow clothing reach up with raised hands in front and on the sides, and a camera on a tripod stands at the stage edge. Festive gathering, darshan-style crowd scene.

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