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A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at dusk. A man in a seated golden throne with red cushions wears an orange-red robe, a white garland, rudraksha mala and gold bangles, with hands resting on his knees, facing a fire pit where a priest in white dhoti and bare chest pours offerings into a flame. The fire pit is decorated with flower petals and a golden trident stands behind the throne. Standing devotees in orange and white clothes with palms joined line the background, and a lion figure and kalasha-like objects sit at the right edge. Seated attendees are in the foreground. A fire homa is taking place.

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