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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche before a wooden shuttered window. The murti wears a blue and red cloth, a jewelled necklace and a yellow marigold garland, with red flowers in its hair. A dark stone bull or nandi-like figure sits in the foreground with a red flower and vermilion mark. Small oil lamps glow on the floor, and incense sticks stand at the base. No people are visible.
Photo 12 of 38 from 25 July 2025

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