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A screenshot-style graphic of a Pratyaksha Pada Puja from a livestream. On the left, a bearded man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Centre shows an ornate, richly painted temple hall with colourful carved pillars. A leopard-print covered platform holds a small deity murti dressed in red, with a brass oil lamp beside it. In front, a silver-rimmed bowl holds golden offerings. A corner logo reads LIVE and a small orange-turbaned figure icon appears at top left. The caption bar reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja.
Photo 16 of 49 from 17 February 2025

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