A photograph of a shrine at night showing a seated deity murti. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass bowls with offerings and fruit sit at the front, with smoke drifting through the grey stone pillars. No people are visible in the scene. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a shrine at night showing a seated deity murti. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass bowls with offerings and fruit sit at the front, with smoke drifting through the grey stone pillars. No people are visible in the scene.

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