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A large open-air pavilion with red and orange draping hosts a dense crowd of people in orange and red clothing seated on a red carpet. In the foreground, three flat-screen televisions display video feeds of many simultaneous celebrations in multiple cities, with groups of devotees performing puja and gathering in homes and halls. On the right screen, a close-up shows a woman in ornate white and silver bridal-style attire with a jewelled crown and garlands. Along the front row, women in white saris play handheld instruments and hold brass plates and bells beside small tables with offerings. Several people in saffron and red dhotis wear rudraksha malas and stand near a white-draped central platform with a microphone, while camera operators with tripods film the event.