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Night photograph of a gathering outdoors under trees lit by a bright floodlight at the right edge. Several people in dark and muted clothing stand close together, with one figure in the foreground with long dark hair seen from behind, and a person at right holding up a hand. Some attendees appear to be in orange or saffron garments. The image is grainy and dim, and the actions are not clearly discernible. A paved path lies along the right side, with a light-coloured object on the ground near the edge.

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