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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black pedestal, draped in a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. Beside it, a metal-railed platform with stairs holds three priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with ceremonial beaded necklaces; the central priest wears a red floral garland and holds a ritual item, while the others, one with white tilak markings, stand attentively. Red-tiered steps and trees form the background under an overcast sky. A few distant onlookers are visible at the lower right.

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