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A gilded deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) with a peacock vehicle sits in an ornate golden arched shrine. The deity wears a jewelled crown and a silver vel spear, is draped in layered garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, and is flanked by a smaller figure. The golden peacock is adorned with garlands as well. A decorative red-and-cream canopy hangs above. Strong warm lighting against dark surroundings.

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