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The image depicts a nighttime Hindu religious ceremony, an Aarti, taking place at the lakeside in Pokhara, Nepal, specifically identified by a prominent sign as "Welcome to Phewa Lake." In the foreground, three male figures, likely priests, stand barefoot on elevated red-carpeted platforms. The central figure, viewed in profile facing right, wears a maroon and gold traditional top with cream-colored dhoti-style pants. He holds a lit torch emitting smoke in his raised right hand and a brass bell in his left hand, engaged in a ritualistic gesture. Another similarly attired figure stands immediately behind him, partially obscured. Two altars, draped in dark red fabric, are positioned on the ground in front of the priests. The altar closer to the viewer features a small cobra sculpture, a white conch shell, a brass pot filled with marigold flowers, and a lit oil lamp. The altar behind it holds a larger brass pot adorned with marigold garlands. Red flower petals are scattered across the platforms and altars. In the background, a large crowd of spectators observes the ceremony. Many individuals in the crowd are holding up mobile phones, recording the event. The dark expanse of Phewa Lake is visible behind the crowd. Overhead, bright floodlights and decorative string lights wrapped around a pole illuminate the scene. A large digital display with red numbers (partially visible as "001899") is mounted on a pole in the upper left. To the right, several large informational signs are mounted on a structure, featuring logos for "USAID," "ICIMOD," and "NEPAL SBI BANK LTD.", with text in both English and Nepali, including details about Phewa Lake.
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