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A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-style setting. Two large deity murti sit on a red-draped ornate throne decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, green foliage, and gold arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold robe with heavy jewelled necklaces and a tall jewelled crown. The figure on the right wears a blue and red garment with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an orange sash. A man stands at right, bare-chested, with an orange turban and saffron cloth, multiple rudraksha malas and ornaments, holding a small bell and touching the base of the throne with one hand, appearing to perform worship. Carved peacock-like figures and red-and-gold decorative panels frame the scene. The man has distinctive long swept-back hair and ceremonial adornments, which may be consistent with a person, but the image does not clearly establish identity.

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