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Photograph of an altar display at a KAILASA temple event in Dhumbarahi, Nepal. Three gold-coloured deity murti statues stand on a wooden base decorated with green leaves, marigold garlands, pink flowers and a white lily. Behind them a magenta cloth covers the table, with brass vessels, a kalasha-style silver pot, incense sticks and a small metal cup. Part of a robed person's arm and hand holding a garland is visible at the top, and a framed picture of a temple sits at left. The setting suggests abhishekam offerings.

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