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A night-time temple ritual in a decorated mandapa. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap, bare-chested with a dark topknot, stands at left holding a lit lamp or aarti flame toward two adorned figures. Centre, a seated deity murti in gold ornaments and a crown sits on a red-and-yellow garlanded throne. Right, a larger seated utsava pair in marigold garlands and red satin draping sits on a red-bordered throne. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, banana leaves, flower garlands and a yellow kolam-decorated platform surround them, with a microphone stand at lower left.

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