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A homa or yagna ritual at night in a temple hall. At the centre, a yellow square fire pit with steps emits smoke while a shaved-headed young priest in orange and a red-orange turban leans over it. Around the pit, three other young priests in orange and saffron clothing with rudraksha malas stand or kneel; one bare-chested figure holds a ritual item. Burning oil lamps, a silver tray, a green-and-gold cloth, bananas and fruit are arranged on striped mats. Behind them, a gilded throne-like seat with a red cushion and a decorated arch stand in the background, and a figure in orange sits near it.

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