A photograph of a puja at an outdoor temple setting at night. In the centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace over a coral-pink rudraksha-style mala, a red tilak on his forehead and gold bangles, stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside him, a young attendant in an orange robe with white painted stripes on the arms holds a ceremonial implement. In front are silver puja vessels, a bowl of pink flower petals, a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, flower garlands and offerings of fruit. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothing stands with hands folded in devotion.

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