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A woman in a cream and red silk saree stands at left, holding a brass lamp or vessel over a maroon-draped table laden with food offerings: round white sweets, a bowl of orange curry, a pot of yellow dish, and a plate of rice garnished with green herbs. Behind her stands a row of white-and-gold deity murtis, including three standing figures with bows and crowns, and a black stone deity seated on a pedestal at right, adorned with garlands and a blue and purple dress. Many small black-and-red seated murtis line the back shelves. A black stone bull or animal figure sits at lower right. The scene suggests a temple offering or annadan setting.

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