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A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam set within a shrine arrangement at a Karthikai Deepam observance. The lingam is heavily adorned with a gold and green embellished covering, layered beaded and rudraksha-style malas, flower garlands and a silver face or decorative piece at its top. A small brass or copper kalasha-style pot and brass oil lamps sit in front, along with a plate of offerings and a small figurine in a purple and yellow sari. An orange and red fabric canopy drapes behind. No physical people are visible.

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