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A puja in a yellow-walled temple room with three decorated deity murtis on a raised platform, garlanded with marigold and white flower strands and dressed in gold and maroon cloth. A bare-chested priest with rudraksha malas and a white dhoti, seated at left, holds a brass lamp and bell. Three women in white and pastel clothing sit on the right, one in an orange-striped sari and two wearing face masks, holding brass plates with offerings. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a small decorated seat are arranged on the floor mat.

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