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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.

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