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Night outdoor ritual photo with a large bright fire in the foreground. Behind it stands a deity murti of Durga decorated with golden garlands and an ornate golden arch and canopy. To the right, a seated figure on a throne with a red umbrella canopy wears yellow-orange marigold garlands and a golden-trimmed red cloth, with a brass trishula standing between the two. A tray of flower petals or offerings sits at the lower right. On the left edge, a partially visible person in orange-red clothing stands near the fire. The seated figure is a statue or printed image, not a living person, and no identity is asserted.

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