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A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and white turban with gold trim stands beside a decorated golden deity or palanquin, draped with a long white and magenta flower garland around his neck. He holds a pink flower near his chest. Behind him, a carved golden arch frames a deity murti adorned with colourful flower garlands, a peacock feather, and a gold crown-like headdress. A second man in an orange robe and gold necklaces, at lower left, holds a silver plate or tray. Stone architecture overhead with carved elephant reliefs. Blue draped cloth in the background. Photo appears taken at a temple-style procession or Brahmotsavam celebration.

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