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A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple-style hall decorated with colourful deity murtis and garlands. A figure seated on a dark red cushioned throne wears an orange-brown robe with gold trim, a white and red flower garland, gold armlets and a red-banded arm, hands joined in a gesture of prayer. Two shaven-headed sannyasi-type attendants in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit on the floor before a tray of offerings, fruit and flowers. Gold-framed arches, flower-draped deity figures and a white-garlanded seat sit behind. Large out-of-focus hands holding flower garlands are visible at the right edge.

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