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A gilded metal murti of a four-armed deity stands on a decorated pedestal against a backdrop of multicoloured marigold and flower garlands arranged in arches of yellow, orange, red, purple and white. The deity holds a sword or staff-like implement and other ritual objects in its raised hands, wears an ornate golden crown, jewelled necklaces and golden armour-style ornaments, and its face is dark. A purple cloth hangs behind it. The photo is taken at night with dark surroundings and a metal railing at the left edge. No people are visible.

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