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A photograph at night of a central doorway framed by two large orange-lit guardian statues with four arms, each holding ceremonial staffs. In the centre, a single standing figure in a dark maroon or wine-coloured robe, with a gold necklace and a long trident-like staff in one hand, stands before a dark recess decorated with strings of warm fairy lights and hanging brass bells. A small golden offering vessel sits at his feet, and a golden pedestal is visible behind him. The green and orange lighting washes over the carved stone facade. The figure appears to be a statue or deity murti rather than a living person, given its stillness and sculpted look.

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