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A decorated temple hall with a square white-washed homa fire pit in the foreground, its dark interior holding ash and dark remains, edged with pink and green dots and scattered petals. Behind it, gilded lion-figured thrones and seats stand on striped red, green and blue woven mats. A golden seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing with a garland sits at left on a red cushion, beside a carved gold throne. A deity murti in green and white dress with a garland stands at the centre-back under an ornate golden canopy, flanked by brass lamps, a trident and kalasha-like objects. Red and gold parasols hang overhead with string lights. No living people are visible.

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