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A photograph of a Subramanya Theppotsavam ceremony with three decorated deity murtis. Flower garlands in yellow, red and pink surround them, and rose petals are scattered below. In the foreground a person seen from behind, wearing an orange garment and a bead necklace, has white body markings on the bare back and arm and is reaching toward the murtis, apparently offering puja. Sparkling lights fill the background. A caption reads Subramanya Theppotsavam, Nithyanandotsavam Uttarang Utsavam - Day 3.

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