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A photograph of a temple-style stage display with a central figure in a flowing white gown and a large white feathered wing spread behind, seated or raised on white draped fabric and sprigs of greenery. Flanking figures are ornate deity murtis in gold and red robes and crowns, one on the left holding a staff and one on the right with a headdress. A gilded arch frames the centre. In front, a small tray holds a pair of lamps, brass vessels and pink flowers on a red cloth. The central figure's face is not clearly visible, and no person can be identified.

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