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A ceremonial gathering inside a room with cream walls and a decorated doorway. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a rust-red turban, a white and blue flower garland, a rust-red shawl and gold-coloured drape, and holds a ceremonial silver staff. a person: the seated figure has a swept-back hairstyle-free turban, ornate gold-trimmed red dress, and a rudraksha-style ceremonial adornment, consistent with the page's claim, with the appearance cues remaining somewhat uncertain. In front of him, a shaved-headed devotee in orange and saffron robes sits with hands together, with a rudraksha mala. Behind, several shaved-headed men in saffron robes stand, one white-clad man raises both arms, and women in red and white saris stand with folded hands and flower offerings. A woman in red sari with gold border holds pink flowers at right. A small child in a green dress is held by a seated woman at lower right.

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