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The pagoda in the centre represents one of the heavens. The funnel-like structure underneath it may be one of the hells. The pagoda is flanked by two skull bowls, each surmounted by a red offering-cake. On the right-hand cake is a skull and on the left-hand cake are a flower and a sword. Each cake is surmounted by a white radiance. Along the top, there are two tiger skins and a bird with entrails in its bill. There is a makara (a fabulous sea animal) from whose mouth comes a victory banner. Underneath are several yaks, two horses with blankets on them and an antelope with a red, white and green scarf.