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A photograph of a gilded shrine inside a temple at night, lit by oil lamps on the floor. A central seated deity murti with a tall crown and many arms holds ritual items, flanked by two smaller figures and a lion on a golden throne-like platform draped with a purple cloth scattered with yellow flowers. Standing attendant figures in brown and maroon clothing with turbans stand at the sides. In the foreground, brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a gold vessel with fruit and offerings, a brass plate with a lamp, and a silver bowl sit on the stone floor. A timestamp reads Mar 14, 2022 at 7:33:36 PM, with the location 11, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.

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