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A richly decorated deity murti of a Hindu god is seated at the centre of a golden procession palanquin or ratha canopy. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces and a bold pendant, with garlands of yellow and pink flowers draped across the chest and shoulders. Two smaller attendant figures, also gold-adorned, sit on either side. Above, hanging tassels in orange, red, purple, pink and turquoise frame the scene against a black background. No people are visible.

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