A small gilt Shiva lingam-style murti sits on a gold-trimmed cushion decorated with red and yellow flowers and red tassels, set on a red brocade cloth. Behind it stands a brass trident. The gilt deity image has a flame-like backdrop and red beads. No people are visible. The scene appears to be a home or shrine altar setup. - Nithyanandapedia

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A small gilt Shiva lingam-style murti sits on a gold-trimmed cushion decorated with red and yellow flowers and red tassels, set on a red brocade cloth. Behind it stands a brass trident. The gilt deity image has a flame-like backdrop and red beads. No people are visible. The scene appears to be a home or shrine altar setup.

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