Close view of a dark stone deity murti. Two dark stone objects stand nearby, one on the left and one on the right, one with red markings. A pale plastered wall rises behind. No people are visible. A timestamp in the lower right reads Apr 25, 2025 5:56:44 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close view of a dark stone deity murti. Two dark stone objects stand nearby, one on the left and one on the right, one with red markings. A pale plastered wall rises behind. No people are visible. A timestamp in the lower right reads Apr 25, 2025 5:56:44 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

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