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A large white tent hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes, sitting in rows on the floor facing a dark stage at the far end. Tall cylindrical hanging banners decorated with colourful geometric patterns, elephants and birds in yellow, red, blue and green fringe hang from the ceiling. Small white ceiling fans and speakers stand along the sides. A small altar or deity murti is lit at the centre of the stage, with a soft glow from the front. Many people are visible sitting in the crowded hall.

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