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A dark stone deity murti of Vishnu stands in a golden arch with red velvet backdrop, wearing a tall golden crown with crescent, layered jewelled necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and a pink and gold silk skirt. Four gold arms hold a conch and other emblems. A priest in white dhoti and face mask, bare-chested, reaches up to adorn the deity with a garland. Small brass figures, fruit, foil-wrapped offerings and a brass bowl sit at the base. This appears to be an abhishekam or alankaram puja.

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