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Photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis under an ornate golden arched canopy studded with red, green and blue stones. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a large jewelled necklace, a green stone pendant and a white flower garland, with a red tilak on the forehead. The figure beside it wears a tall decorated crown, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a white flower garland, with a red cloth below. At the lower left, a person with long matted hair and a rudraksha bracelet has both hands on the central murti, touching the canopy edge. No readable text is visible.

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