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A large dark stone Shiva murti with a cobra hood rises at the centre of an open dirt ground, draped in red cloth and multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure in a gold throne-like chair sits in front of the murti, wearing a red garment, rudraksha-style beads and a red headpiece. Around them stands a long line of children and adults in colourful costumes: orange and saffron dhotis, green and red sarees, gold crowns, bangles and garlands, with some holding brass pots, staffs and ritual items. A man in white dhoti stands on the right beside a cameraman. A yellow-roofed building and hills appear in the hazy background.