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A photograph inside a temple shrine in Hyderabad, Telangana. In the centre sits a gold-coloured statue (murti) seated on a raised platform, wearing a pink silk garment, a pink turban, a gold necklace and large garlands of orange and yellow flowers. Its hands are held in a blessing gesture and a pink floral offering rests on its lap. In front, a young woman in an orange sari with white ash markings on her arms and forehead sits on the floor, handling flowers, while a plate with flowers and small brass lamps sits on the step. Tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) line both sides, and a red curtain and a gold arched backdrop frame the shrine. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. The timestamp reads Jun 21, 2024 07:35:05.

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