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A dark stone murti of Lord Murugan stands decorated for alankaram against a blue backdrop with peacock-feather patterns. He wears a tall, ornate golden crown set with jewels and a red-and-gold brocade garment, and his chest is covered with layered jewelled garlands and pearl strands. A yellow dhoti reaches to the ankles, and a dark braid hangs at his side with a tassel. A small red tilak marks his forehead, and a jewelled spear-like staff is held in one raised hand. No people are visible.

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