A close photograph of a folded saffron-orange cloth covering an object placed on a grey stone platform, surrounded by red and white rose petals and flower garlands. Red and white petals are scattered along the front edge, with a wooden stick lying beside the cloth. No people are visible; the orange-draped form appears to be a covered ritual object or idol rather than a living person. - Nithyanandapedia

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A close photograph of a folded saffron-orange cloth covering an object placed on a grey stone platform, surrounded by red and white rose petals and flower garlands. Red and white petals are scattered along the front edge, with a wooden stick lying beside the cloth. No people are visible; the orange-draped form appears to be a covered ritual object or idol rather than a living person.

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