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Night photograph of an outdoor stage under a draped canopy during a festival event, with a large crowd of devotees in the foreground. On the raised platform, a seated man in white clothing with a cream turban sits behind a white-draped table decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and bouquets of pink and green flowers, with brass vessels and offerings in front of him. A garland of marigolds hangs beside the seat, and orange and white pillars with gold bases flank the stage. On the left, a man in white with a red-orange shawl raises a camera, and speaker cabinets stand on both sides. The seated figure's appearance is not clear enough to identify him, so he is described by role as the seated presider.

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