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Outdoor photograph of a tug-of-war at a village-style ground with palm trees behind. A long-haired man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands barefoot at the centre of a rope, smiling and gesturing with his hands, appearing to lead or referee the contest. Around him a large crowd of men in black shirts with rudraksha malas and white-clad men watch and cheer, some pulling on the thick rope. Further back, women in white saris and a colourful semicircular arch are visible, with a sunlit dirt path between the spectators. The mood is festive and lively.

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