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A close view of a black stone shivalinga-style ritual object, more precisely a black stone yoni-pitha base with a curved spout, garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers draped over its top. The garland sweeps down the front and around the base. Beside it stands a grey stone pedestal or plinth, and the ground is a red-brown paved walkway with grass growing between the stones. No people are visible; the scene is a quiet outdoor shrine detail.

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