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A photograph of a dimly lit temple entrance framed by two tall, orange-lit guardian dvarapala sculptures with multiple arms, each holding a mace and other implements. Between them stands a figure in a dark red-brown robe with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, holding a trident-like staff and posing with one hand on the hip. Strings of small lights and hanging bells decorate the dark backdrop, and a golden ritual lamp or kalasha sits at the base along with a tiger-skin-like cloth on a throne-like seat. The figure appears to be a statue or mannequin posed for darshan rather than a living person.

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