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Four women stand on a stage in front of an ornate golden backdrop with carved lattice panels and a red curtain. Each wears a white or cream sari with gold borders. The woman second from right holds a microphone and speaks, wearing a rudraksha mala and an ID badge on a red lanyard. The woman at far left holds a sheet of paper, and the woman at far right carries a silver tray with orange offerings. The woman second from left wears a brown rudraksha mala and a vibhuti or tilak mark on her forehead. No one on stage is identified as a person; the presence of a person candidate is not established by appearance.

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