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Photograph of a ceremonial puja at an altar framed by a gilded arch and blue draped cloth. Two large metallic deity murtis sit on a golden throne: the left figure wears an orange and green turban, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, holds a trident and a small figure, and wears saffron-gold dhoti; the right figure wears a gold crown, orange sari with green blouse and jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a large shivalinga-like form draped in a maroon and green cloth, decorated with pink hibiscus flowers, silver adornments and rudraksha beads, is garlanded. A shaven-headed priest with a white forehead marking sits at lower left, partly visible, performing the puja. Palm fronds frame the lower left.

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