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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A devotee in a rust-brown robe with gold borders bends forward, pressing his forehead to a black stone linga on a dark pedestal. Behind the linga stand two colourful deity murti figures, one in a red skirt with a crown and gold armour, decorated with silver-white necklaces and garlands. The arch behind them is wrapped in yellow, white, red and purple flower garlands, with a gold canopy above. Smaller figures and a brass deity figurine sit at the base of the pedestal. The devotee appears to be performing padapuja or darshan at the linga. No other living people are clearly visible.

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