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A group of about sixteen people stands together under a covered concrete porch, posing for a photo. In the centre back, a decorated canopy with yellow and magenta drapery shelters a figure in a red turban and orange-saffron garments wearing a garland, with a second man in a red turban beside him; this canopied area appears to hold a ceremonial murti or image. Women wear sarees, salwar kameez and a bright orange shawl, many with gold necklaces, and children in cream, green and orange outfits stand in front. A young man in a white polo shirt and navy Adidas track pants stands at right, and a toddler is held at left.

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