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A floor flower rangoli in a courtyard with a large circular design of yellow marigold petals, a green leaf disc, white jasmine-like petals along the outer edge, and red petal bands, with a white and red swirl motif at its centre. Metal bowls filled with food, including pink cubes, a brownish sweet and a yellow preparation, sit on a cloth at the right, and more metal bowls are arranged on a long bench at the upper left. Red and white flower garlands hang from a temple wall behind. No people are clearly visible.

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