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A stage ceremony with a deity murti or ornate seat under a golden canopy, draped and garlanded with white and multicoloured flower garlands. A man in long hair and orange robes stands at left reaching toward the canopy, while another attendant in orange holds a tray and offerings at right. Seated in front, rows of men in white silk attire with orange sashes and flower garlands sit before brass pots, banana-leaf and coconut offerings, fruit, and a potted palm. A standing fan and a blue backdrop complete the scene. Possibly a Jayanti or abhishekam ritual; a person cues are the long hair and orange robes of the standing man, but his face is not visible enough to confirm.

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