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A photograph of an outdoor stage under a pink canopy, decorated with marigold garlands and yellow floral panels. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy above, wearing saffron-orange robes and a golden crown, hands pressed together. Around the stage, several people in orange and saffron robes sit in rows, some with hands folded, some holding items, near brass vessels, fruit and flower offerings on a white-draped table in front. A small loudspeaker sits at the left edge. Audience heads are visible at the bottom of the frame.

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