Two young male devotees in orange robes and white tripundra markings on their foreheads and arms prostrate on a long red carpet within metal railings. A trail of white flower petals runs down the center of the red carpet. Behind them, a blurred temple interior with red hangings and a deity murti is visible. Wrist watches and rudraksha malas are visible on the devotees. - Nithyanandapedia

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Two young male devotees in orange robes and white tripundra markings on their foreheads and arms prostrate on a long red carpet within metal railings. A trail of white flower petals runs down the center of the red carpet. Behind them, a blurred temple interior with red hangings and a deity murti is visible. Wrist watches and rudraksha malas are visible on the devotees.

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