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A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white arches around golden deity murtis. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at left and centre; the central one holds a plate of offerings and stands near the deity. A shaved-headed priest with white markings on his arms and body is at left, and a kneeling person in white is at lower left. Golden crowns, necklaces and a gold kalasha-like pot sit before the deities. A gold statue of a seated figure with a dark beard and garland stands at right. The setting looks like an abhishekam or puja at a temple sanctum.

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