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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an indoor hall. A man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl and marigold garland kneels and bows his head, touching the bare foot of a woman in a maroon silk saree with gold border and orange shawl, who stands on a yellow stone block and holds his hand. Around them seated and standing people watch, some wearing white and orange garments, and a child in a green vest is visible. A person in orange robes stands at the left edge holding an open book. Marigold garlands and a small offering tray sit near the stone.

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