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A large hall during a ritual ceremony, with many seated participants in white dhotis and garlands, and women in saris of pink, orange, green and maroon. Red trays of sand and small ritual items sit on mats in front of the couples. Above, strings of colourful paper lanterns and orange flags decorate the ceiling. Behind the seated crowd, standing figures in white and saffron move through the hall, and framed portraits hang on the windows at left. Some of the seated people are wearing cloth marigold garlands.

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