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A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at a square fire pit (homa kund) with smoke rising, dropping offerings into it with his hand. Behind him, a brass oil lamp burns and a row of deity murtis are decorated with yellow marigold garlands, including a goddess with multiple arms holding weapons, a lion mount, and smaller figures. A bronze bowl sits on the left. The setting appears to be a temple or shrine with a red wall and potted plants. Fire ritual with the priest and deities; no other people visible.

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