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A devotional home ritual in a bright room. On the right, a figure in orange and maroon robes with long swept-back hair, a red and yellow flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles sits with hands in anjali, facing the camera. Beside him, a priest in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp and aarti flame. Two young attendants in orange sit behind, and a standing figure holds a silver staff. A framed portrait with garland and a framed image in the background show devotional photos, with flower petals and marigold garlands on the floor.

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