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A photograph of a puja at a silver-covered altar. Two arms are shown from the top and left: one hand holds a small brass spoon pouring liquid, the other hand is open palm-up receiving it. The wrists wear rudraksha malas and a red thread, and the lower arm shows a saffron-orange garment. The altar holds brass lamps, a brass plate of pink rose petals, green betel leaves, dried sprigs, small brass cups and a silver tray. Visible people: only two arms, no full figure.

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