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A photo of a ceremony in a decorated tent with a large gilded throne and a golden canopy above. A seated figure in red-saffron robes and a multi-strand garland of pink and white flowers wears a heavy gold necklace and sits on the throne, lifting his arm and holding a red-and-maroon cord. Around him, several attendants in white dhotis and sashes and women in white and orange saris hold red cords and bend in service; a silver trident stands behind the throne. In front is a silver ritual stand with a brass plate and bowls on an orange brocade cloth. a person seated on the peetha with a gold necklace, flower garland and saffron robes, while attendants perform the rite. Tulabharam-style cord-holding and pushpabhishekam-related service appear visible; the exact rite is not certain.

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