A dark stone or metal standing deity murti in a golden arched frame is coated with yellow turmeric or sandal paste running down its body, with a yellow flower placed on the head and a red mark on the forehead. A brass kalasha pot stands at the left and a silver plate with offerings and a yellow flower sits in front, on a wet concrete floor, indicating abhishekam worship. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A dark stone or metal standing deity murti in a golden arched frame is coated with yellow turmeric or sandal paste running down its body, with a yellow flower placed on the head and a red mark on the forehead. A brass kalasha pot stands at the left and a silver plate with offerings and a yellow flower sits in front, on a wet concrete floor, indicating abhishekam worship. No people are visible.

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