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A shirtless priest in a white dhoti bends over a temple altar, lighting or tending a small brass deity figure in front of a black stone lingam with a silver cover. Behind them, three decorated statues stand against a gold arch, garlanded with marigolds; the central figure wears a teal turban and jewelled white garments. Yellow and teal cloths drape the altar, and a brass plate holds white flowers at the lower right. The priest appears to be performing puja or abhishekam.

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