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A central black stone murti of Murugan, shown with multiple arms, a peacock feather in the crown, and a leopard-skin wrap over the shoulders, seated on a black pedestal. Two standing black stone murtis of consorts flank him, wearing layered pearl and jewelled necklaces; the left one wears a green silk skirt with gold border and the right a magenta skirt with gold brocade. Pink and white rose petals are scattered on the pedestal and floor, with brass lamps at the base. Behind them hangs a blue backdrop covered in peacock-feather eyes. No physical people are visible.

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