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A temple puja in progress at night before a decorated deity murti on a golden pedestal, its neck and body garlanded with white and yellow flower chains and red flower strands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and a white shoulder cloth sits on the red floor at left, holding a long brass ritual implement toward the deity. Two brass oil lamps with red garlands stand on either side, and brass vessels, a bell and offerings sit on the steps. Behind the murti, painted panels show standing deity figures framed by garlands. Two other figures in white dhotis and a yellow cloth sit at upper left near garlanded statues, while a light-coloured cloth hangs at right. The wall behind shows a grey stone temple setting.

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