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Night outdoor ceremony under a white canopy trimmed with yellow fringe. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and gold bangles sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, one arm extended toward devotees, with a red cushion and flower garlands nearby. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange and gold ornaments kneels or sits, and white-clad devotees in white shirts and dhotis crowd close, one bending low and another holding a rudraksha mala. A Tamil banner behind reads partly in view. The seated figure's appearance shows some ceremonial cues such as orange clothing and ornate adornments, but identity is uncertain.

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