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A decorated shrine tableau of deity murtis at a temple, with a central Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Behind it, a seated Shiva figure in gold ornaments and a crown-like headdress is flanked by a standing female deity in gold jewellery and a yellow sari. On the left a standing deity figure in a crown and rudraksha necklaces is paired with a standing male figure with long black hair, holding hands with the deity. On the right a figure in a red turban wears a rudraksha mala. Gold canopy arches, purple and yellow cloth and oil lamps frame the scene. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.

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