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An illuminated religious icon, styled in the Byzantine tradition, is prominently displayed against a warm, wood-paneled ceiling, likely within a church or religious building in Mysuru, India. The main subjects are the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. Mary, depicted with a solemn expression, wears a dark blue robe and head covering adorned with gold accents, and looks directly forward. She holds Jesus, who is clad in a green tunic over a gold garment, clinging to her with one hand clasping hers and the other around her neck. Two angels are depicted in the background, hovering above and below Mary and Jesus. The angel in the upper left holds a cross and a spear, while the angel in the lower left holds a sponge on a stick and a vessel, all symbols of Christ's Passion. The icon emanates a soft glow, suggesting backlighting or a light source within its frame. A glimpse of colorful stained glass is visible in the lower left corner of the overall image, reinforcing the religious setting. Visible text on the icon includes Greek abbreviations "MP ΘV" (Mother of God) near Mary's head and "IC XC" (Jesus Christ) near Jesus's head. Along the right side of the icon, English text reads "Mother of Perpetual Help" and "PRAY FOR US". Below this, the same phrases are written in Kannada: "ನಿತ್ಯ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾತೆಯೇ" (Mother of Perpetual Help) and "ನಮಗಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸಿರಿ" (Pray for us). A circular logo or seal is also present, featuring a cross and heart emblem, with the text "REDEMPTORIST PROVINCE OF BENGALURU".
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