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A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long hair in a topknot and a beard, stands beside a gold-decorated shrine. He holds a small ritual implement toward a deity murti draped in red and yellow marigold garlands, with a golden kalasha and ornaments visible. Brass oil lamps and flower-decorated offerings sit in front, and a gilded throne-like structure rises behind. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam. The figure's distinctive hairstyle and saffron clothing are visible cues, but the image does not clearly establish his identity, so the person is described by role.

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