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Photograph inside a large open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, hanging brass-and-orange lamps, and tall metal poles. At left, several women in saris sit on mats beside ornate gold and copper ritual items, including a curved copper arch-like frame and a silver-coloured vessel. At right, two men in white kurta-style clothing wear rudraksha malas; the man in front holds a small cup or vessel, and the man beside him is bringing something to his mouth. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white, pink, green and red clothing moves through the hall. The scene suggests a temple preparation or puja setting.