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Night-time ritual at a Chandi Homa set up under a temporary shelter. Three men in white dhotis stand before a square fire pit, one with palms joined in prayer. A man with a turban-like white cloth and white dress joins palms, while a man in white and gold beads holds a brass tray. A fourth man in white sits at the right edge wearing gold beads. Behind the fire pit are a large deity murti with silver ornaments and a figure with a crown and garlands, plus a small image with garlands. Strings of lights, hanging green leaves, and triangular bunting decorate the space, and flowers are scattered around the pit.

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