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A dark-faced metal or stone murti of a seated deity in a gilded arched shrine niche. The deity wears a tall golden crown, a golden necklace and a red-and-white floral garland, and sits on a golden throne holding a golden staff or spear, with green leaves tucked beside the throne. Purple silk drapes the figure and a red-and-gold cloth lies at the base. Behind the arch hangs a dark curtain. Text overlay: copyright notice and source attribution at the lower right. A purple emblem appears at the upper left.

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