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Interior shrine photograph centred on a black stone deity murti seated on a raised throne-like platform framed by a gold-edged arch, with a second figure in yellow and gold dress beside it. In front, a Shiva lingam is dressed in a maroon and gold cloth, adorned with rudraksha-style beaded garlands, marigold garlands and gold ornaments, flanked by brass puja vessels, a kalasha and a small brass lamp. Striped embroidered drapes in red, yellow and teal hang at the sides, and a glass-topped wooden stand holds a smaller brass sculpture wrapped in red and gold cloth. No people are visible.

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