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A photograph of a stage set up as a shrine. A large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red robe, a red turban with a sacred mark, white flower garlands and beaded necklaces, sits behind a beige cushioned chair with dark wooden arms. Gold-coloured ornate pillars flank the backdrop, with red and gold decorative panels on each side. In front of the chair, a brass kalasha with a coconut and flowers sits among plates of sweets, fruit, and savouries on a red cloth. A person in a white dhoti with a gold border bends over at the left edge, arranging offerings on the floor. The stage has a wooden floor. The scene suggests a puja offering setup for a birthday or jayanthi celebration.

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