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A street-side scene in a busy Madurai market lane at dusk. In the foreground, a person with a bright orange shawl and orange garment, seen from behind, holds a woven basket of flower garlands in white jasmine, green leaves, and yellow and red blooms. A woman in a red-and-white striped blouse and red dupatta stands beside her holding a small white item. To the right, a woman in a gold-bordered sari with a red tilak on her forehead looks on. Behind them, a man in a lavender shirt stands near shopfronts with glowing lights and signboards. A timestamp overlay reads 30 Dec 2025 6:31:32 pm, Mandakpadi offering.

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