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A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on the floor of a temple shrine, holding a lit oil lamp aarti flame toward an ornate deity murti. The murti wears a red and gold garment and garlands of white, pink and red flowers, with a golden crown and decorated backdrop. In front of the deity, an offering tray holds bananas, oranges, apples, pink roses and sweets, with a brass pot nearby. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and sacred thread, and a gold-framed fire-exit sign is visible on the wall. Setting appears to be a Hindu temple at Nithyanandeshwara Temple, Los Angeles.

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