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Night-time ritual photo at a temple courtyard. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a flaming oil lamp aarti toward seated devotees, several women in white with long braids. Rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him, a priest in orange-red clothing sits before a fire pit with flames, and a second attendant in white stands near steps. Bright marigold and yellow garlands decorate a deity murti on the right, with brass plates and oil lamps on a purple cloth. A basket and sweeping garlands are visible in the background. Approximately a dozen people are visible.

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