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Photo of several bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold borders seated on steps beside black Shiva lingams at an outdoor temple. The central man has a white beard, rudraksha malas, a red tilak and white tripundra ash on his arms and face; he holds an oil lamp in one raised palm. Other men beside him hold lit oil lamps and bells, and one wears a red tilak. Ash smears and bangles are visible, with brass vessels and a kalasha at the edge. Puja with oil lamps. No a person identification is established from appearance.

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