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A photograph of a home-temple puja setup for Kartigai Deepam. Centre: a large printed portrait of a bearded man in a maroon turban and gold necklaces, draped with marigold and rose garlands, with a rudraksha mala hanging from it. Flanking the portrait are two women in pink and red saris with turbans, pearl and gold necklaces, and marigold garlands, seated on cushions; a third woman in a white and gold sari kneels at the front with palms joined in namaste. On the marble floor before an altar draped in gold-bordered cloth sit a golden deity murti, lit oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and trays of fruit, sweets, vegetables, snacks and nuts. A colourful rangoli design lies in front.

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