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Four seated men in saffron and orange robes sit on temple steps in front of carved stone pillars, with several white-clad attendants standing behind them, some holding wooden staffs and ornate ceremonial items. The seated figure at centre-left wears a red-and-white flower garland, gold necklaces and a headpiece, with bare arms and a tilak. The man at centre-right wears a flower garland with red blossoms, gold chains and an orange wrap. The figure at right in orange holds a rudraksha mala. Two figures at left and right have full beards and orange garments. The scene appears to be a temple procession or ceremony.

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