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A black stone Nandi bull idol sits on a golden pedestal in a temple hall, decorated with a jeweled head ornament, a pink feathered garland, a gold-and-pink cloth draped over its back and a bell-hung gold necklace. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside it, and a brass tray holds pink flower petals, red and yellow powders and a small bowl of offerings for abhishekam. A standing black deity murti in a green-and-striped silk garment and pink garland stands to the right, and a timestamp overlay reads Jul. 19, 2024 6:58 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a black stone Nandi idol, the bull vehicle of Shiva, seated on a wooden platform in a temple hall. The Nandi wears an ornate silver and maroon headdress with beaded decoration, a pink feathery garland, a gold-and-coin necklace with hanging bells, and a gold-bordered pink cloth draped over its back. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side, and brass plates hold rose petals, kumkum, flowers and other offerings, with a small copper vessel nearby. Tilak-like white markings mark the Nandi's body. A small decorated deity murti stands in the background on the right, and a floral kolam is drawn on the floor. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 19, 2024 6:57:00 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-19Photograph inside a shrine of a large black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a plinth, draped with a magenta and gold silk cloth, a pink flower garland around its neck and a gold bell-hung collar with a silver-studded headpiece. 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No people are visible.2024-07-19A photograph of a temple shrine with a large black stone lingam dressed with a red and gold brocade cloth, a silver-and-gold crown-like ornament with beaded decoration, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a chain of bells and coins draped on it. Brass puja items sit on a wooden tray in front: a lit oil lamp, a small brass lamp, incense sticks, a copper pot, a bell, a plate of flowers and betel leaves, and a dish of offerings. Beside it stands a silver deity murti on a golden pedestal, and tall black deity statues wearing pink and orange garlands and gold ornaments appear in the background. Visible timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 3, 2024 6:40:04 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-02-07Photograph of a shrine inside a temple hall showing a large black stone Nandi bull statue draped with a purple and gold-bordered silk cloth, a jewelled headpiece with a tilak mark, white and pink flower garland, and gold bell-hung chest ornament. Brass oil lamps (deepams) with lit flames stand beside it, and a brass kalasha, bell, copper pot, brass plates of pink rose petals, a small brass dish and incense sticks rest on a white platform, signaling an abhishekam/puja offering. Orange cloth and carved gold pillars frame the background, with a dark deity statue and a silver figure at right. Timestamp overlay reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:02:34 p.m. Alagapuram Periyaputhur Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-19A photograph inside a temple shrine of a large black Nandi bull statue, draped with a blue and gold brocade cloth and a purple-and-gold sash, wearing a gold bell necklace and a garland of white and pink flowers. A brass oil lamp burns on a tall stand in front, with brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, and a plate of pink flower petals with lit lamps on a white stool. A black deity statue with green and gold dhoti stands at right against an orange and gold backdrop. A timestamp reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:02:20 p.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-19Photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a pedestal indoors, decorated with a silver-embellished headdress with white and yellow flowers, a magenta garland, a gold chain and hanging bells across the chest. Brass oil lamps with flames stand beside it, and brass plates holding flowers, grains, powders and small bowls sit on an orange cloth in front, part of a Pradosham puja. A green cloth drapes the statue's side, and white and gold kolam-style floor patterns surround it. A second statue is partly visible at the upper right. No people are visible.2024-09-15Photograph inside a temple shrine of a black stone Nandi bull, draped with a blue and gold-bordered cloth, a pink flower garland around its neck, a gold coin necklace with bells, and a silver-studded headdress with a yellow flower. Brass oil lamps (deepas) burn on the floor beside it. In front stands an orange cloth holding brass plates with pink flowers, limes, dry sweets, a small brass lota with a spoon, and a bell. Behind are black stone deity statues with orange and gold backdrops and marigold-style garlands. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 31, 2024 7:03:47 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-31A photograph inside a hall showing a large black Nandi bull statue seen from behind, decorated with a jeweled crown-like headpiece, white and orange flower garland, a gold coin and bell necklace, and a purple and gold brocade cloth draped over its back. In front are brass oil lamps with lit flames, brass plates of pink flower petals, a brass bowl with offerings, a brass kalasha-style vessel, incense sticks and a small bowl of petals on a white cloth. A timestamp reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:01:45 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-19A black stone Nandi bull statue is draped with a red and gold brocade cloth and a gold-bordered maroon sash, with a garland of white and pink flowers around its neck and metal bells on its chest. Its face is marked with white tilak lines. Behind it stands a dark deity murti wearing a pink-orange garment, pink flower garland and gold-trimmed shawl, with gold pillars and orange drapes in the background. On the right, brass lamps, a small bowl and offering plates sit on a pink cloth, one oil lamp burning. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jul. 3, 2024 6:40:56 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-02-07Photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue inside a temple shrine, draped in a blue and gold-bordered silk cloth and a brown beaded cloth, wearing a silver-studded headdress, gold-toned bell necklace and white painted eyes. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate of flower petals and offerings, a brass pot, incense sticks and a small deity figurine on a green silk cloth sit in front. A standing black deity statue in blue dhoti with a red flower garland and a raised hand holding an object stands behind on the right, with orange drapes and gold arches behind. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:29:20 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-28A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large black stone Nandi bull statue, the sacred vehicle of Shiva, seated on a gold-edged base. The Nandi wears a blue and gold brocade cloth draped over its back, a blue-and-gold striped sash, a pink flower garland around its neck, a studded silver-and-red headpiece, and a gold bell-hung collar. Red and white dots mark its face and body. In front stands a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, with more brass lamps and plates bearing pink flowers at the lower right. Behind it are orange-draped alcoves holding painted deity murti with flower garlands, one in green and red attire. No people are visible.2024-08-31