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Devotional temple scene at a KAILASA Toronto shrine before a black stone deity murti dressed in silver ornaments, a pink and white headdress and a garland. A bare-chested, bald priest with glasses and a sacred thread stands at center, holding a chain of golden fried rings. Two women in front: one in a white saree with gold border and long loose hair, another in an orange and teal saree with a flower in her hair, both holding strands of the rings and a brass tray. Piles of green limes, a brass tray of rings, brass lamps and foil-covered vessels sit on a gold brocade cloth. A Ganesha murti stands at left. The offering appears to be a garland of fried rings for a puja.

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