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A photograph inside a temple-like hall with a bamboo ceiling and oil lamps hanging from above. A standing figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange turban holds a brass bell in one hand and reaches toward a tiered brass lamp with a flame, performing aarti before an ornate dark metal arch framed by white and red flower garlands and a red-clad deity murti. Brass lamps, a tall brass lamp stand, flower-filled plates and a bunch of bananas sit on a red and white painted altar. A man in white clothing stands at the left edge, partly visible. Tie-in: this is an aarti offering with lamps and bell.

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