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A golden metal murti of a dancing deity stands within an ornate gilded arch, decorated with garlands of red, white and green flowers and yellow roses. The figure wears a green silk dhoti with gold brocade, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a multicoloured turban, and rudraksha-style beads. One hand holds a yellow flower and another rests on the hip, while one leg is lifted in a dance pose. A small bell hangs near the raised foot. A partially visible second deity figure appears at the lower right edge. This is a photograph of a temple deity murti, with no physical people visible.

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