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A photograph of a staged darshan set framed by two large orange-lit guardian sculptures with multiple arms holding ritual objects. Between them, a standing male figure in maroon-brown dhoti and wrap, with long dark hair, a crescent-topped crown, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, raises one hand toward his face beside a golden throne flanked by two lion figures on a purple cushion. Hanging strands of bells, small oil lamps and dangling beads frame the doorway against a dark textured wall. Cannot confirm identity from appearance alone; the figure is a presenter in ceremonial costume.

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