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Outdoor temple courtyard at night with a tiled floor and a kolam-style white geometric floor design. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a large white and red flower garland walks forward with his hands extended, flanked by attendants. A man beside him holds a large green and multicoloured fringed ceremonial umbrella on a tall pole. Drummers in orange and white dhotis play large drums in the background, and a bare-chested attendant on the right carries a decorated purple tray. A golden ornate throne with a trident stands at left under hanging lanterns and colourful banners. Several white-clad and orange-clad men stand around, some with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks. A camera is visible at the left edge.

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