A close photograph of a small bronze seated figure. A garland of white pearl-like beads alternating with gold-rimmed green and red spacers hangs over the cloth, scattered with bright red-orange flower petals and stamens. Blurred background shows a gold tablecloth, a white draped table, and other ritual items. No people are visible in the frame. - Nithyanandapedia

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A close photograph of a small bronze seated figure. A garland of white pearl-like beads alternating with gold-rimmed green and red spacers hangs over the cloth, scattered with bright red-orange flower petals and stamens. Blurred background shows a gold tablecloth, a white draped table, and other ritual items. No people are visible in the frame.

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