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A temple sanctum with pink and green painted pillars, garlanded white and yellow flower decorations, and a gold umbrella above a central seat. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands before the seat with a red-and-white garland and gold ornaments, and a robed figure sits on the seat in front of the decorated arch, with devotees paying respect. Two gold-coloured dvarapala statues with crowns flank the entrance, wearing garlands. Devotees in saris and white dhotis line the foreground, including an older woman in a teal sari holding a small lamp, a woman in purple, and a woman in a red sari with flowers in her hair. a person cue: the seated figure has long dark hair and gold necklaces; appearance is only partly visible, so identity is uncertain. Standing devotees are shown in a ritual setting, possibly Guru Purnima darshan.

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