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A large crowd of devotees gathers under a white tented pavilion, many dancing and clapping with hands raised. In the centre a bald man with a white shawl draped over a white robe and an orange-saffron shawl over his shoulders stands among women in saffron, white and yellow saris and salwar kameez. Ahead, a golden ornate stage backdrop with a gilded deity murti or altar is flanked by more people in white and orange. Colourful striped hanging banners decorate the tent poles. Several women wear rudraksha-style malas and bindis. The scene suggests a satsang or celebration gathering.

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