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Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) in a temple shrine. The murti wears an elaborate silver-and-jewelled crown with red and green stones, a yellow-gold silk turban-style headdress with a jewelled brooch, and a dark maroon velvet chest covering. Layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings and a jewelled pendant adorn the figure, and yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shoulders. Two jewelled ceremonial staffs with ornate silver-and-gem heads flank the figure, and white vertical tilak marks are on the forehead. No people are visible.