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A photograph of a food offering display on an orange cloth spread on a carpeted floor. Behind it stands a large life-size cutout of a smiling man in a red turban, red robes, rudraksha-style beads and a white flower garland, with raised palms, shown as a depiction on the wall. The cutout is not a physical person. In front, a framed silver image of a deity sits with marigolds, pink flowers and a garland. Rows of white plates hold bananas, red and green apples, corn on the cob, rice dishes in yellow and white, a cauliflower curry, dry fruits and nuts, with blue and yellow flowers scattered around. A brass puja set with lamps and vessels stands on a red cloth to the right.

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