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A dark stone murti of Kalabhairava stands in an arched niche of an ornate temple shrine, wearing a red turban-like crown and garlands of red flowers and yellow marigolds with bead necklaces. A golden trident leans against the figure. In front, a banana-leaf offering holds apples, bananas, red powder and white flower or rice offerings, with small oil lamps lit on a brass plate and beside the leaf. A striped cloth covers the floor. A timestamp overlay reads 23-Nov-2024 5:52:20 pm, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Index number 1466. No people are visible.

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