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Night outdoor ritual at a golden shrine decorated with red and orange garlands. A priest in orange robes stands center, holding a lit lamp toward two metal deity murtis of a crowned male and female form behind a red backdrop. A kalasha and offering plates sit on the stone platform, with brass pots in the foreground. On the left, a devotee in a red top and a man in orange clothing stand with palms pressed together, and a large ornate umbrella with red and multicolored fringe overhangs the scene. Printed signage with Kannada text is visible on the platform. The shrine lettering reads Sri Anandeswari.

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