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A large open-sided pandal decorated with marigold garlands, orange and red bunting and banana stalks shows a dense crowd of devotees seated on the ground, most in white clothing, facing a decorated central altar. The altar holds a deity murti framed by red curtains and garlands, with a priest in white standing before it and another white-clad figure beside it. Several men in white and saffron-trimmed garments attend the altar, and a cameraman with a camera stands at its right edge. A banner reading partly in Devanagari hangs above the altar. The scene suggests a ceremony such as an abhishekam or puja at the temple setting. No figure with clear a person cues is distinctly visible, so identity is uncertain.

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