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A decorated deity murti is seated on a red and gold throne at the centre of a dark draped altar during Navaratri celebrations. The figure wears a red and gold garment, layered gold necklaces and a tall floral crown, and holds a sugarcane stalk and ceremonial objects. Red, yellow and orange marigold garlands frame the figure. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels stand in front, and a red and gold canopy hangs overhead. Painted decorative cloth panels with floral and bird motifs flank the altar. No people are visible in the frame.

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