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A man seated cross-legged on a low stone block before a small flame in a homa-style preparation. He wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl, rudraksha malas on his neck and arms, and a leopard-print headband over long dark hair. He leans forward, tending the lit oil lamp and offerings of coconut, herbs and a wooden stick. Behind him stands an ornate silver throne-like seat draped with garlands, with a small brass deity murti nearby. Silver trays, brass bowls, green leaves and a white cup of offerings surround the scene.

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