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A photograph on a stage in front of deep red velvet curtains. A figure seen from behind wears an orange-red turban and orange cloth draped over the shoulder, with long dark hair down the back. Raised in the right hand is a brass aarti lamp with several lit flames, and the left hand holds a brass bell. The figure stands before a striped blue, red and green cloth draped over a low platform. At the left edge, another lamp flame is visible held by a partly cut-off person. Ritual aarti performed on stage.

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