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A photograph of a temple arati in progress before a golden statue seated on a throne. A bare-backed priest in a white dhoti and face mask stands at left, holding a brass arati lamp with an oil flame toward the figure. The seated golden statue wears a gold crown, a red garment, a jewelled gold necklace and a blue silk skirt with gold ornaments, and holds a small cup. The throne is ornate gold and blue draped fabric, decorated with white and maroon flower garlands, white orchids and marigolds. The statue is a statue, not a living person.

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