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A photograph of a temple shrine interior showing bronze and silver deity murtis with draped cloth, garlands and ornaments. In the upper left a silver elephant-headed Ganesha murti wears a red cloth and a white flower garland. Centre foreground stands a small bronze devotee figure with folded hands, a white garland and a red-and-gold lower garment. A white embroidered cloth with teal and pink embellishments and beaded strands covers a rounded object placed on a gilded throne-like base with ornate repoussé patterns. Right side shows another small bronze figure with a crown and white beads. Below, on a golden cloth, are a brass lamp, a small oil lamp with a flame, a brass vessel, a silver tray with a red cloth, a green-handled comb and brushes. A timestamp reads 22-Jul-2024 5:25:15 am and the word Palliyeluchi appears at the bottom right.

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