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A photograph of a colourful temple-style stage set up for a ceremony. At centre, a seated man in a brown robe and rudraksha beads sits on a gold-trimmed throne framed by floral garlands in red, yellow and green. Flanking him on either side are garlanded deity murtis or figures on smaller decorated seats with green and pink draping. Above, a painted pink and turquoise backdrop with ornate arches and pillars, hanging oil lamps and fairy lights frame the scene. In the foreground a cameraman operates a video camera on a tripod, and a tall striped cloth banner stands at left. Flower garlands drape the seats and a white stage skirt edges the platform.

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