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A photograph of a white statue of a seated figure in a temple hall at night, draped in a green garment with a blue shawl and gold border, wearing a green turban and rudraksha mala. The figure raises one hand in blessing. Before it stands a small golden stepped kalasha-like base, a silver jug, a small bell, a steel bucket and a brass pot with flowers. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers arch over the figure, and a red cloth covers a black lingam-shaped form behind it. Rows of black stone shivalinga pedestals fill the dim background. No physical people are visible.

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