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Night photograph of a temple abhishekam at a lakeside or pool ritual site. Four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha or gold necklaces, descend a metal staircase toward the water. The leading man holds a silver tray, another carries a silver pot, and the rear figures carry offerings. Two men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and gold necklaces stand below, one holding a brass vessel. Water streams from a fountain at the top. Marigold and flower garlands decorate the structure at right, and lamps glow along the far bank.

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