This image depicts a large indoor gathering within a brightly lit banquet or event hall in New Town, India

This image depicts a large indoor gathering within a brightly lit banquet or event hall in New Town, India. The perspective is from the rear-left of the audience, facing towards an elaborately decorated stage area. The hall features a high ceiling with both textured beige and smooth white panels, illuminated by numerous recessed spotlights and several large, ornate crystal chandeliers that cast distinct radial light patterns. Air conditioning vents and smaller hanging floral arrangements are also present on the ceiling. The walls in the foreground are unadorned, while the far wall serves as a central stage backdrop. The stage backdrop is extensively decorated with a dense arrangement of green foliage, pink, yellow, and white flowers, and intricate decorative structures resembling stylized trees or arches. A central, elevated, yellow and gold shrine-like structure is visible within the floral arrangement. To the right of the main stage, additional vertical panels are adorned with flowers and warm lighting. A substantial crowd, estimated in the hundreds, occupies the hall. The majority of attendees are seated on the floor or on low cushions, facing the stage. Individuals are predominantly adults of South Asian ethnicity, dressed in a mix of traditional Indian attire (sarees, kurtas) and modern casual wear (jeans, shirts). In the foreground, a man in a dark suit jacket walks towards the front, his back to the camera. To his left, another man in a blue t-shirt with "35" printed on it holds a black camera. A woman in a deep purple garment is partially visible on the far left. Towards the right side of the audience, a woman in a pink floral saree is visible from behind, and another woman wears a red long-sleeved top and blue jeans. On the stage itself, at least one individual in a white shirt is actively engaged with the central shrine structure. To the right of the main stage, a group of approximately 5-7 men are seated on the floor, some with musical instruments such as a harmonium and tabla, suggesting a live musical performance. Two professional video cameras on tripods are visible; one positioned near the musicians, and another further back to the left, indicating the event is being recorded. A low white barrier separates the foreground aisle from the main seated audience area. The flooring appears to be a light-colored surface with a red patterned carpet runner in the foreground aisle.