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A temple shrine photo showing three black stone murtis of a deity family under an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a long pink silk shawl, a multi-strand white jasmine garland and a large gem-studded necklace, and holds a spear-like staff and other ritual objects. The figures to either side wear purple and blue silk saris with jewelled ornaments and white flower garlands. Pink and magenta flowers adorn the figures. On the left, a person's hand holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a brass bell is visible at the bottom left. The surrounding setting is a golden carved frame against a beige cloth backdrop.

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