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Night photograph of a fire ritual (homa) at an outdoor temple-style setting lit by warm lamps. A central figure sits cross-legged on a gold-and-red throne with a large black hair crown, hands joined in namaskar, wearing a red-orange garland, a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments; a shawl draped over the shoulders. Beside the throne stands a priest bare-chested in a white dhoti with a yellow sash, holding a kalasha-like vessel with a pouring spout over the seated figure in an abhishekam-like gesture. A large open fire burns in a square pit with brick-like blocks, surrounded by fruit, flower offerings and brass pots. Standing devotees in red saris and white dhotis watch with hands folded; a gold umbrella canopy hangs overhead. Appearance-based label: a person for the seated central figure, based on the crown-like hair, ornate gold, mala and ceremonial seating.

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