**Context and Setting: A Tale of Isolation**
The story unfolds in the 1990s, situated in the remote village of 'Aacheyuru,' a considerable distance of 90 kilometers from any semblance of civilization. In this secluded locale, we encounter Dharmanna, a 50-year-old individual employed as a clerk in the local Panchayat Office.
**A Haunting Absence and a Determined Decision**
Dharmanna finds himself plagued by a peculiar absence within his life. Despite the passage of time, not a single photograph exists commemorating his departed friend. This absence begins to weigh heavily on his conscience, stirring a deep-seated unease within him. Faced with the realization of his own childlessness, Dharmanna resolves to take decisive action. In a bid to ensure his wife's eligibility for pension benefits, he embarks on a mission to procure a photograph of himself.
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