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A large seated gathering inside a metal-roofed hall with exposed red beams and hanging coloured tassels. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on colourful woven rugs and blankets. Many women wear white clothes with red shawls and beaded necklaces, and some men wear white dhotis. In the foreground a golden ornate peetha or throne-like seat stands beside a brass lamp, and to the left a red-and-white flag is held near the front. Several national flags, including the United States flag, hang along the right side. Further back, people stand near the open doorway in the bright light.

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