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A seated man in an orange-red and saffron dhoti-style garment sits on an ornate throne at night, framed by a large arch of marigolds, purple flowers and white blossoms. He wears a white garland, rudraksha-style beads and a dark headwrap, and his hands rest on the throne arms. Two young attendants in saffron cloth sit on the platform below, one at each side of the throne. A decorated kalasha-style top crowns the arch, and fresh flower garlands and floral decorations surround the platform. Standing lamps and lights glow in the background, and a single seated devotee in a white garment is visible at the bottom edge facing the throne. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremony.

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