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Night outdoor ritual before a large deity murti with multiple arms holding weapons, beside a seated lion figure. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged by a square fire pit with a glowing ember bed, while a shaved-headed young person in white sits on the right foreground with ritual items. Brass oil lamps stand on a red-and-maroon cloth, with flowers, fruit and trays of offerings. Behind, a red throne-like chair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a figure in saffron robes. Strings of lights, leafy garlands and hanging decorations frame the scene under a dark sky. The setting looks like a homa or yagna.

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