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A photograph of a ritual during a puja in a hall, with decorated deity murti and floral garlands in the background. Three women in red and pink saris with garlands sit with hands folded in prayer. A bald priest in orange-and-gold robes and a red turban stands at right, sprinkling water or petals from a metal bowl over the women, while an attendant in orange stands nearby. A golden kalasha-like ornament and ceremonial umbrella are visible at right. Several small figures are visible in the background. The scene reads as a blessing or abhishekam ritual, with a red-and-orange ceremonial banner on a golden staff.

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