Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a dim temple interior, with a lit oil lamp at lower left. The murti's dark, polished surface shows carved ornaments, a red kumkum mark on the chest, and an orange-draped cloth. A dark purple cloth edge appears at the top. The scene is part of a ritual setting, but no person is visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a dim temple interior, with a lit oil lamp at lower left. The murti's dark, polished surface shows carved ornaments, a red kumkum mark on the chest, and an orange-draped cloth. A dark purple cloth edge appears at the top. The scene is part of a ritual setting, but no person is visible.

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