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A photograph outdoors under a clear blue sky with coconut palms behind. A woman in a dark maroon robe with a long red and white flower garland stands at a large ornate copper-coloured kalasha pot decorated with white and orange marigold garlands, red flowers and green leaves. She reaches up with one hand to touch the top of the pot. To the right, a man in orange clothes holds a round silver-toned tray, and another person in orange stands partly visible at the right edge. A red umbrella is held overhead. A second figure in dark clothing stands behind the woman. The setting suggests a ritual abhishekam or puja at an outdoor site.

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