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A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A figure with long dark matted hair, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-brown cloth draped over one shoulder, stands with one arm raised and the palm pressed to the top of the head in reverence, facing away from the camera. A garland of white and pink flowers hangs around the neck and shoulders. Beside them stands a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a small deity murti is decorated with orange cloth and flower garlands on a side ledge. Behind is a carved grey stone pillar with ornate relief work and maroon and gold curtains.

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