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An upright photographic capture displays a statue of the Hindu goddess Saraswati, presented in a devotional setting within Dhaka, Bangladesh. The statue, depicting a light-skinned female figure with black curly hair, is adorned with a silver-colored crown, large earrings, a choker, multiple long beaded necklaces, and bangles. She is dressed in a blue blouse and a blue and black patterned saree. A yellow marigold garland is draped around her neck and extends down her front. Her fingernails are painted red. The goddess holds a brown wooden veena (stringed instrument) across her body with both hands, positioned as if playing. The statue is positioned before an elaborate, golden, carved backdrop, possibly an altar or part of a temporary pandal structure. To the right of the statue, the background wall is a solid deep red/maroon color. To the left, a lighter, possibly cream or off-white wall is visible, with a reddish-brown vertical border on the far left. The upper background features an angled, plain brown surface, likely part of a ceiling or enclosure. A partial view of a white figure with an orange beak, identifiable as a swan or goose (hamsa), is visible at the lower right corner, typically associated with Saraswati. The scene suggests a temporary ceremonial display, commonly observed during Saraswati Puja celebrations in various community or institutional settings across Dhaka.
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