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Indoor temple shrine with several standing deity murtis in ornate garments: one in magenta with a lion beside it, and others in green and magenta with flower garlands. To the right, a gilded shrine holds seated deity murtis decorated with garlands. Two shirtless men in white dhotis sit on the floor; the one on the left is seated before a green cloth, while the one on the right sits by a gold-and-brass puja setup, holding an object near a tray. In front lies a large array of covered brass bowls filled with colourful offerings, plus platters of fruit, bananas, kiwis, watermelon, oranges and sweets on a green cloth, with a bouquet of roses at the right edge. This appears to be a puja with naivedyam offerings.

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