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A temple ritual in a covered hall with a tent-like ceiling hung with colourful paper lanterns and streamers. A bare-chested priest in a yellow dhoti pours liquid from a golden vessel, while an officiant in white dhoti and a white shawl stands before a fire pit with a red and gold altar. Flower garlands and bananas decorate the offering tables with brass lamps and kalasha pots. Seated devotees fill the background, and a standing man in white clothing with a grey beard stands at right with hands folded. Homa/yagna rite with abhishekam-style offering.

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