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Night outdoor ceremony under a corrugated roof. A bare-chested priest in a red dhoti with a pink-and-orange cloth draped over his shoulder stands at left, applying white paste to the forehead of a seated man. The seated man wears a maroon garment with a sleeveless shawl, a long dark rudraksha-style mala and a flower garland; he sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. Behind them is a colourful canopy with fringed red, blue and yellow trim, and garlands of marigolds and flowers. Small decorated shrines and offerings sit at left. Shows an abhishekam-style blessing in progress.

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