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A large carved stone statue of the deity Ganesha seated on a coiled serpent throne, with a seven-hooded naga canopy rising behind his head. The elephant-headed murti holds a broken tusk-like object and a small item in its hands, wears a jewelled crown and ornate necklaces, and has a long trunk curled toward its lap. The sculpture is weathered with faded paint in teal and maroon on the carved backrest and throne. It stands in front of closed red shutters, with a small sign on the wall above. No people are visible.

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