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A man stands outdoors at night in front of dense green foliage, smiling and looking upward while holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small silver bell or cup in the other. He wears a red-orange turban with gold ornaments, a red-orange robe, multiple layers of gold beaded and pendant necklaces, a large gold medallion, and pink and white flower garlands draped over his shoulders. Gold bangles adorn his wrists. To the left, a purple and yellow flower garland hangs beside a golden object. Behind him, a second person with white-painted face and matted hair stands in the background. The scene suggests an evening aarti or puja.

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