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A wide panoramic view of the Arunachaleshwara Temple complex in Thiruvannamalai, with wet stone paving reflecting light after rain. Tall gopuram towers with carved sculptures rise in the background against a green hillside. A small shrine with a colourful tiered roof and painted pillars stands in the centre, with stone elephant statues near its entrance. A stone gateway with carved figures stands on the right, and a worn pillared hall with orange-painted railings lies beyond. A few people walk across the courtyard, one in a white dhoti and others in light clothing. No event or ritual is visible.

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