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A close-up photograph of a bronze Shiva Meru or yantra-shaped altar base on a red velvet cloth, decorated with a garland of red satin roses and white flower buds and scattered pink rose petals. Behind it stands an ornate gold-toned throne or shrine backdrop inlaid with red and clear stone embellishments, with a gold-handled ceremonial fan or chamaram to the left. A small shivalinga-like cylinder rises from the centre of the base, and gold coin-style chain ornaments hang around its rim. No people are visible; the scene suggests a temple deity decoration or alankaram.