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Outdoor photograph of a temple shrine during an evening arati. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, holding a silver lamp with a tall flame toward two seated deity murtis on an ornate shrine. The murtis are draped in garlands of red and orange flowers and gold jewellery. Steps covered with white powder lead up to the shrine. On the right, a woman in a red-bordered sari sits with hands folded in prayer, and a cameraman stands at the edge of the frame. A red and orange floral garland frames the top of the shrine. A pale figure in the top left corner is partially visible. Several people are visible; the scene shows an archavatara worship.

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