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Night-time ritual on a decorated stage in front of a golden deity shrine with a large goddess murti surrounded by a white floral arch, flanked by golden ornate throne-like seat with flower garlands, and deity figures wrapped in marigold garlands. A standing attendant in an orange-brown dhoti and sash holds a leaf plate with offerings, while a seated priest in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and tilak receives it. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-like vessels, and a yellow-tiled square fire pit with a row of small oil lamps sit in the foreground beside mango fruits. The background is draped in red, orange and green fabric with garlands. The scene appears to be a puja or homa-style ritual.

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