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A photograph of a decorated shrine setup. A large printed backdrop shows a smiling bearded man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe with a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold pendants, seated in a golden arched frame. Orange marigold garlands drape the top of the backdrop, and white roses sit on both sides. In front, two small brass deity murtis with crowns and blue faces stand inside white and pink flower garlands on a red embroidered cloth. A brass plate holds a single rose petal, and bowls contain chickpea sundal and white naivedyam.
Photo 89 of 110 from 13 October 2026

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