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A photograph of a decorated shrine at an outdoor temple-style structure with a golden arched frame and red velvet backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand side by side on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears a red turban, red and white garlands and a red-and-gold cloth; the figure on the right wears a blue blouse, pink skirt and a dark crown with blue ornaments. Between them is a golden shivalinga-like object on a pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with hanging coconuts and garlands of marigold-like flowers decorating the pillars and blue drapes. A small figure in pink and white sits in front, with a white-clad figure and flower offerings at the base. No people are standing in the frame apart from the partially visible figure at the bottom.

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