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Two temple priests in white dhotis perform worship before a richly adorned deity murti draped in red and gold ornaments, with a large gold crown and layers of red, yellow and white flower garlands behind it. The priest in front wears a green and gold turban and a white garland, and holds a silver tray with a yellow coconut-like offering and small items as he applies a mark near the deity's chest. The second priest, bare-backed, wears a sacred thread and stands holding the tray. A gold ornamental base is visible in the foreground. Overall this is a puja or abhishekam scene in a temple.

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