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A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair sits cross-legged on a raised seat draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing an orange-brown robe, a saffron turban with a small ornament, layered garlands of marigold and gold necklaces, and orange bangles. He holds his hands cupped together before his chest in a blessing gesture. A golden bull statue (nandi) stands at left and a tall golden trident (trishul) at right. A large seated audience in orange, white and green clothing fills the foreground, and camera operators on a platform are visible at the upper left behind a red banner. Pale lavender drapes form the backdrop. Around 40 to 60 people are visible.

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