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A decorated shrine with three seated deity murtis (statues) under an ornate gold arch draped with beaded and sheer gold fabric. The central figure wears a tall dark crown with round gold ornaments, a golden yellow dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha-style mala and layered jewelled necklaces. Flanking figures wear a red-brown turban on the left and a rich gold-brown saree-like garment with a jewelled crown on the right, each adorned with heavy gold necklaces. Their hands are raised in blessing postures. The base is covered with white flower petals and the background is a backdrop of red-orange petals. These are statues, not living people.

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