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A golden statue of a seated figure in a red turban, red and white garments, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers is worshipped in a gilded temple hall. The statue's raised right hand is in blessing and its left rests on its lap, with a rudraksha mala around its neck. In front, a man with bare chest and an orange-saffron dhoti and a mala performs puja, holding a small vessel, while a woman in a pink blouse and purple-blue saree with a rudraksha necklace assists with a plate. Brass oil lamps, incense sticks, a tray of flowers and puja vessels are arranged on a red cloth. Gold pillars and a polished floor surround the scene.

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