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An informational board, likely from a museum or exhibition, is displayed, providing details about the Malayalam language. The board is purple with white text and features two main sections. The left section discusses archaic vowels in Malayalam. The top of this section lists four Malayalam characters: "ഐ ൠ ഌ ൡ". Below this, Malayalam text explains that these are "Vowels found in early Malayalam dictionaries including Gundert's and not present in the current alphabets." This is followed by an English translation of the same statement. The line "RLI LT" in Malayalam script (transliterating ൠ ഌ ൡ) is also visible, serving as examples of the vowels in question. The right section elaborates on the vowels mentioned. Malayalam text notes that "ൠ (long 'R'), ഌ ('Li'), and ൡ (long 'LT') are not used in the language, as pointed out by Gundert." An English translation reiterates this, stating: "Gundert pointed out that 'R', the extended form of 'R', 'Li', and its extended form 'LT' are not used in language." At the bottom right, a small circular logo is present with the text "Dictionary and Grammar - The Gundert Model." The board rests on a light brown wooden surface, possibly a table or display stand, in what appears to be an indoor setting.
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