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A temple shrine photograph showing two gilded deity murtis standing before a red curtain within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, with a multi-strand necklace and a red-and-green gemstone pendant, and holds a flute to its lips. The figure on the right wears a blue and gold sari, a jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, with a long multicoloured garland draped over the shoulder. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a woven basket with flower garlands sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

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