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Photograph of a ceremonial Hindu ritual in a hall with a gilded throne and ornate golden ceremonial umbrellas (chhatra) with decorated kalasha finials. On the right, a seated figure in saffron clothing and a saffron turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne draped in red and marigold garlands. Centre, a priest in saffron dhoti and shawl, bald-headed and wearing beads, waves a white fan or cloth before a large deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Several people in white dhotis, some in red and maroon shawls, sit cross-legged on the floor, while women in red and maroon saris with marigold garlands sit in front of the deity. Audience members in white and red clothing sit on chairs and floor in the foreground, seen from behind. Green foliage and hanging lights appear at top right.

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