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Night outdoor ritual by a large open fire. A woman in an orange-red sari sits at the center, holding a long ladle or stick over the flames, with brass vessels and offerings in front of the fire. Behind her, a lit brass deity murti stands on a stand, and hanging red and gold ceremonial banners with ornate patterns are strung overhead. Men in white dhotis hold poles at the left edge. Several seated devotees in light clothing watch from the right, including a man in a white shirt and a woman in a yellow sari. The scene suggests a homa or yagna with fire offerings.

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