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A covered outdoor shrine of grey stone with carved pillars and a flat roof, housing a deity murti seated on a raised pedestal, adorned with flower garlands and red-and-gold cloth. Above the shrine, a painted arch shows two deities, and white nandi bulls sit on the roof corners. Small brass oil lamps stand on the platform, with brass plates of offerings in front. Flanking the central image are smaller statues in orange and saffron robes with garlands, and orange cloth hangs from the sides. No people are visible.

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