A close detail view of the colourful figures decorating the Sri Muthumariamman Temple, Matale, Sri Lanka.

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Muthumariamman Temple or Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a temple in Matale, Sri Lanka built in 1874. The prefix ÒMuthuÓ, literally means ÒpearlÓ. "Mari" means rain and "Amman" means mother. The temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility.[

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Size: 6016px × 4016px
Location: Matale, Sri Lanka.
Photo credit: © Paul Springett C / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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