Night crowd gathered under a large tent with bunting and banana leaves at an open-air event. On a raised stage, a figure in orange sits centrally on a white-draped seat, flanked by people in white clothes. A banner behind the stage carries Tamil text. Many people in white, orange, and colourful saris fill the foreground, some clasping hands in dance or greeting. Stage lights illuminate the scene. - Nithyanandapedia

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Night crowd gathered under a large tent with bunting and banana leaves at an open-air event. On a raised stage, a figure in orange sits centrally on a white-draped seat, flanked by people in white clothes. A banner behind the stage carries Tamil text. Many people in white, orange, and colourful saris fill the foreground, some clasping hands in dance or greeting. Stage lights illuminate the scene.

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