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A night photograph of an illuminated processional palanquin or ratha-style shrine, its golden canopy and carved arches draped with garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers and hanging tassels in red, orange, pink and green. A deity murti sits within the decorated frame, adorned with necklaces and flower garlands. A single standing figure in white clothing stands at the left edge, and a few dim figures are visible near the base. The surrounding scene is dark, lit only by the glowing shrine.

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