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A ceremonial puja scene in a temple-like hall. A figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped jewelled backrest wears a rust-red turban, a red garland and a deep red-brown robe; a woman in an orange sari stands before him offering a plate. At the lower centre a bare-chested man in a green dhoti and green head cloth, with white sacred thread and beads, tends a fire pit with a bright flame and offerings. Nearby stand brass oil lamps, golden ceremonial staffs, and a large deity murti dressed in gold and silver brocade with multicoloured floral garlands and a crown. Yellow and orange marigold garlands decorate the floor, and a seated devotee is visible at the lower right. Possible a person candidate: the seated figure on the throne, with a rust-red turban, red garland and ceremonial seat; cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.

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