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Night outdoor event at a tiered stone amphitheatre-style ghat beside a reflecting water tank. On the left, a richly decorated deity palanquin or ratha with yellow, orange and black garland drapery and floral ornaments stands on a raised platform. A red draped stage holds seated people in white, orange and pastel clothing, with several red chairs and ritual items on the table. Behind them, hundreds of seated attendees fill the terraced steps under rows of string lights, and a large screen shows an image on the right. Many people wear white and traditional dress; the scene is lit by string lights and floodlights.

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