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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by red drapery. Two deity murti are seated within: the figure on the left wears a red crown with a jewelled finial, a white and red floral garland and a gold-coloured yellow and red sari, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a dark crown, white garments and a flower garland. A standing person in dark clothing, seen from behind, raises one arm toward the murti. Brass lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel with flower garlands stand before the shrine, and a small floral decoration sits at the right side.

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