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Night photo of a ceremonial worship on an illuminated stage decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers and an arched floral backdrop with a white bird emblem. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with a red cushion. A shaven-headed priest in a red-orange cloth with a gold chain stands at left, holding a flaming oil lamp toward the seated figure, with brass vessels and a small tray in front. Flower petals and marigolds cover the floor, and white tube lights frame the scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the distance and orange robes, so the seated figure is described by role only.

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