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Night-time ritual photograph at an open-air courtyard with rows of brass oil lamps (deepam) in the foreground, their flames lit, set on a pale ground decorated with coloured rangoli-style patterns. A central figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a red-orange turban, a flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, stands barefoot before the lamps with hands in a devotional posture. Behind him, several men in saffron and ochre robes hold brass lamps or stand in line. To the right, a row of women in white and cream saris and white garments stand with palms pressed together in prayer, with a few other devotees among them and a young child in red at the far right. Hanging decorations and string lights are visible in the dark background. The scene suggests a Karthigai deepam lamp-lighting ceremony.

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