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Outdoor ritual under a large banyan tree with spreading aerial roots. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-and-gold saffron dhoti and shawl, a long garland of white and red flowers, gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, hands joined in prayer. A shaved-headed priest in saffron kneels at left holding a silver plate, while a younger priest at right in saffron holds a small ritual vessel. Behind them stands a large dark statue draped with green vine, and a silver puja vessel sits on the ground.

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