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A photo inside a temple shrine. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with gold border and white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest, wearing a striped face mask, stands at left with his right hand extended toward a seated golden statue. The statue sits on a gold-framed throne draped with cream cloth, wearing an orange-and-maroon turban, a crown, garlands of orange and magenta flowers, a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklace, holding a staff with a flag-like finial and a sceptre. Brass oil lamps stand on the yellow cloth at the base, with petals scattered below. Painted colourful pillars with floral and bird motifs frame the scene.

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