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Photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a hall with red draped curtains and a gold-framed carved panel behind. Many men stand with their backs to the camera, mostly bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders and white shoulder cloths; several have shaved or close-cropped heads. Three large umbrellas with blue and teal brocade canopies, gold embroidery and crystal fringe are held above the group. At the far left, a seated figure in orange and white garlands sits on a white-and-red throne, distant from the camera. A brass trident and a kalasha-like finial appear at the right. Overall, a procession or darshan-style gathering with attendants under umbrellas.

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