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Close view of a decorated deity murti in a home temple at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal, shown after abhishekam, alankaram and neivedyam. The metal figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a golden crescent and star, a black velvet base, and red velvet armbands edged with gold embroidery. Layers of pearl and bead necklaces, red and gold pendants, and yellow marigold garlands frame the figure against a red fabric backdrop. No people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.

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