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Indoor ritual scene at a temple-like hall with orange pennants overhead and painted deity murti or idols on red-draped platforms along the back wall. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes raises his arm high, holding an object aloft. Seated beside him, a woman in white with orange trim and other figures in saffron and white sit on a red mat. A large yellow-orange kalasha stands in front, and a golden lamp and ornamental brass items are near the seated group. Long rows of metal bowls filled with food offerings, fruit and sweets are arranged on tiered red-covered tables on the right, indicating an annadan or naivedyam offering. Many devotees in white, red and yellow saris and orange clothing sit close together on the left, hands folded in prayer. A colourful umbrella hangs above the offerings area.

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