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Night outdoor gathering with a large seated crowd on mats in front of a raised dais with floral decoration in the background. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands smiling, holding a tray of pink and white flower petals, while children seated on the mats wear white dhotis and orange, red and saffron clothing. Several men in white with red shawls sit among the audience. A lit tower-like structure and a flower-decorated altar appear in the dim background. Children and adults are seated in rows facing the dais.

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