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Photograph of an ornate deity shrine or murti setup, with a large embossed gold-toned metal backdrop featuring leaf and floral repoussé patterns. A black cloth covers the seat, decorated with gold leaf-shaped ornaments, orange marigold garlands, white and pink chrysanthemums, and two small oil lamps. A red-and-white string garland hangs from the top. A small printed religious card showing a multi-armed deity sits at the base beside a red rose. No people are visible.

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