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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch and red silk drapes. A devotee in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers around his neck, stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer. Before him a deity murti of Lord Murugan is dressed in a crown, layered garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers, and jewelled ornaments, flanked by smaller murtis. In front stands a gold peacock vahana with an ornate beak. A painted forest backdrop and green foliage surround the scene, with petals scattered on the red carpet.

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