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A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands at left, holding a small gold bowl of white grain and a rudraksha mala around his neck, performing an offering at a large black Shiva lingam set on a dark stone yoni pedestal. Behind it stands a large deity murti with multiple arms, wearing an orange and red sari-like garment, a layered gold necklace and jewelled gold adornments, with a teal drape and golden temple frame behind. A small white marble statue of a seated figure with a raised hand sits in the foreground, and gold ritual vessels rest on the altar. White grain covers the lingam and pedestal.

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