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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands at left, raising a lit multi-flame aarti lamp toward a black stone deity murti of Venkateshwara (Balaji) adorned with a gold crown, white jewelled ornaments, red flower garland and gold-bordered yellow garments. Beside him sits a black Ganesha murti with gold crown and red cloth. Bowls on a red and gold cloth hold offerings of prasadam, including fried snacks, rice, fruit and dark sweet cubes. Gold-coloured deity figures and camphor jars sit at right. Consistent with a Venkateshwara abhishekam and alankaram puja.

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