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A photograph of a ritual pada puja in a dark hall, with a large ornate heart-shaped backdrop decorated with coloured beads, flowers and garlands. A central seated figure wears a tall dark crown or turban, rudraksha-style ornaments, a white flower garland and a maroon-orange robe, sitting on a golden lion-headed throne. The figure is. Seated at the sides are devotees in white and cream clothes, one woman in a green-and-white sari, and a priest in orange-red cloth. Before the throne is a gold tray with oil lamps, fruit, flowers and offerings, and brass lamps hang from the ceiling. Several people in front hold more lamps and trays.

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