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Night outdoor gathering of many men seated on a bare floor in rows, most bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with colourful borders. Many have white vibhuti or sandalwood markings on their chests and foreheads, and several wear rudraksha or gold chains. Some sit with hands folded and others with a hand raised to the mouth, attentively listening toward an unseen speaker. Pink mats and a small bag lie on the ground. Red-and-white striped structures, lights and a standing deity murti are visible in the background. No identifiable a person is clearly visible in the foreground.

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