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A temple shrine interior with a saffron-robed figure holding a lit oil lamp toward a dark deity murti decorated with a floral garland and a gold-framed stand. Behind, a golden deity image sits on a red-draped altar with gold and garland decorations. A man in a white dhoti stands at left beside a videographer holding a camera, and a second saffron-clad man stands behind the lamp-bearer. A red sign on the right states more than 20,000 people in 247 countries have darshan of Anandeshwara-Anandeshwari live on webcam every day. The scene is an arati ritual at a temple shrine, with the lamp-bearer's appearance uncertain. Not identifiable as a person from appearance; central figure shows long hair and saffron robes but cues are insufficient.

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