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A gilded temple shrine interior with a golden throne-like altar backed by a latticed gold screen with mirror inlays. A deity murti in red and gold garments with a jewelled necklace and floral garlands sits at the top, flanked by two golden lions and small golden figures. Brass kalashas and bowls, green leafy branches and tall brass oil lamps surround the altar, with a partially visible man in glasses at the left edge and a fire-ritual setting. Caption text at the bottom reads a yagna and brahmotsavam program.

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