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A decorated open-sided shrine stage at an outdoor temple setting, framed by a garland of red anthurium flowers and white blossoms overhead, with maroon curtains draped on both sides. At the centre stands a deity murti dressed in layered floral and marigold garlands, with a gilded arch behind it. Brass oil lamps and lamp stands flank the altar, and a tiered pyramid of small offerings topped with orange-yellow decorations sits at the front. No people are clearly visible on the stage; a partially visible person in blue stands at the far left edge.

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