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Large white tent ritual scene with many seated devotees in orange and saffron robes and rudraksha malas on colourful striped mats, lined with small oil lamps and offering plates. A raised golden throne-like seat with a golden arch and tassel canopy stands at the front, where a robed figure sits as the centre of the puja. Multicoloured umbrellas and a seated figure in a red and gold setting frame the altar. Many more devotees in white and red saris sit along the right side with hands joined. Ritual offerings and pinda-style food plates lie on the mats. a person candidate: a figure seated on the central throne in orange robes is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so role is given as presiding priest.

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