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Ritual altar display for an Ayyappa Mandala Poojai at KAILASA Oman, set against a starry galaxy backdrop. Three deity murtis stand behind the altar: the central figure wears a crown, pink headcloth, layered gold necklaces and a green garment, holding ceremonial implements, flanked by two figures in pink, magenta and teal silk with garlands of white and orange flowers. A framed photograph of a seated deity with a yellow marigold garland sits in front, surrounded by brass oil lamps and a central brass lamp. Offerings on banana leaves include rice, coconut, bananas, apples and sweets, with a tray of kumkum and turmeric bowls at right. No people are visible.

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