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Two young priests in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand before a golden shrine arch framing a deity murti with a red-and-orange crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red curtain behind. The priest on the left, bare-chested with tilak, holds a bell while the priest on the right, with a bare back and an orange cloth tied at the waist, performs a ritual near a small golden standing figure, adorned with white and red flower garlands. A steel vessel and offering plates sit on the stone floor. Visible actions suggest puja or abhishekam; the second priest appears to offer or anoint at the golden figure.

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