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Photograph of a temple shrine with a seated golden statue, a deity murti, wearing a red-and-gold turban, heavy gold necklaces and a green and pink garment, holding a trident. The murti sits on a teal brocade cushion within a green draped platform, framed by marigold garlands and a gilded arch. In the foreground a brass naivedyam tray holds steel bowls of rice and food, with a brass kalasha-style vessel, a lit oil lamp, and a brass water bowl. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a potted plant and a small standing figurine to the left. No physical people are visible.

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