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A night-time outdoor puja at a Durga-themed pavilion. On the right, large decorated murti figures of goddesses stand with lion and elephant forms, adorned with white lace-like ornaments and garlands. In the foreground, a white-clad priest with a shaved head and gold beaded necklace sits near a white altar with flower petals and a dark stone slab. Brass oil lamps, fruit, bowls of offerings, and red and green cloth surround the altar. Standing devotees in white dhotis, some holding trays, are scattered across the background, and a string of lights glows behind the shrine. The scene suggests a Chandi homa-style ritual, shown as a photograph.

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