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A photograph of a puja arrangement on an orange cloth at an indoor shrine. Two gilded standing figures in blue silk saris and layered gold necklaces stand on a green-draped platform behind a golden shivalinga-style form with a crown-like hood, and a small red-and-gold deity murti in a circular frame. In front, a large brass plate holds white plumeria flowers and small oil lamps, with a brass bell, brass dishes of offerings, a conch shell and decorative stones nearby. Lit oil lamps and a red cloth sit on the floor around the arrangement. A timestamp reads Apr. 4, 2025 12:20:08 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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Photograph of a ritual arrangement at a temple shrine with no people visible. Two standing statues in blue silk draped garments with turbans and beaded necklaces flank a golden shivalingam with a cobra hood-shaped cover. Brass plates hold white plumeria flowers, a brass hand bell rests at left, and several lit oil lamps (diyas) with ornate golden tops are set on an orange cloth. Small brass dishes hold dark round offerings and a bowl of paste. A red and gold framed image of a deity sits in front of the lingam. A timestamp reads Apr. 4, 2025 12:20:15 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-04Photo of a ritual altar arranged for puja at KAILASA Salem. Two golden figurines stand on a green cloth behind a central shivalinga-like form draped in blue cloth and a gold necklace: the left figure wears a maroon turban and blue shawl with beaded malas, the right figure wears a tall black-and-silver headdress with a blue saree and ornate gold jewellery. In the foreground, a brass plate holds white plumeria flowers, a pair of ornate silver-patterned items and small offering lamps. Oil lamps burn in brass lamp holders, a brass hand bell sits at left, and a plate holds kumkum, vibhuti-like powder and sweets. Ornate brass Om plate and a deity murti stand nearby. No people are visible.2025-04-04Photograph of a ritual setup indoors with no living people visible. In the centre, a brass tray holds a pair of silver-embossed ritual objects decorated with white plumeria flowers. Behind them, a golden throne-like seat is draped with a garland of pink, yellow and orange flowers, and standing figures in teal and blue robes with red garlands and jewellery flank it. Lit brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) sit on green cloth, and a foreground tray holds a conch shell, a lit lamp, rudraksha beads, vibhuti, and two dark polished stones with flowers. Blue and maroon statues stand in the background. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 7, 2025 1:59:44 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-07-02Photograph of a ritual altar arrangement inside a temple hall. Two standing gold-toned figures in blue silk saris with gold borders flank a central seated figure draped in blue silk with a red flower on top and a red-and-white decorated backdrop. The two standing figures are statues, not living people. In the foreground, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate gold-toned sandal-shaped padukas decorated with flowers and vermilion marks, with white frangipani blossoms scattered around. Two lit oil lamps with golden canopies sit on either side, along with a small red-rimmed brass bowl and an orange cloth beneath. A timestamp reads Apr. 19, 2025 10:17:27 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-19A photograph of a puja arrangement on a green cloth and an orange cloth before devotional statues. Two standing figures flank a central lingam-like form draped with pink and orange marigold garlands. A large brass plate holds decorative footwear-like items with marigold petals, a small brass lamp with a lit flame sits near a brass bell, and a copper pot, brass bowls of flowers, a red cloth, and dark stones are arranged on the ground. A tall black statue in a blue dhoti stands at the top left. No people are visible, and a timestamp overlay reads Jan. 26, 2025, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-26Photograph of a prepared puja arrangement with no people visible. Two standing statues of attendant figures in blue and gold costume with ornate necklaces and headwear flank a central yoni-lingam style murti with a gold face and marigold and pink garland. Brass and copper vessels, a brass bell, oil lamps, a conch shell, lingams, sprigs of leaves and orange and yellow marigolds are arranged on green and orange cloth on the floor. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 1, 2025 12:26:40 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Altitude 259.5m, Index number 1851.2025-01-02Indoor shrine arrangement with no people present. Two standing figurines of a deity pair in pink and red garments with garlands and decorated turbans flank a central seated figure with pearl necklaces on a blue cloth-covered altar. Brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, orange cloths hold brass plates with a silver lamp, conch shell, flowers, kumkum and vibhuti, a copper vessel with a spoon, a bell, and folded white cloth, consistent with puja offerings. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jul. 25, 2024 12:14:53 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-25Ritual puja setup on an orange cloth with brass trays, a bell, a copper pot with a spoon, kumkum in a small cup, dark Shiva lingams on a plate, a conch, flowers and oil lamps. Behind it, a table with a blue cloth holds three figures: a central deity murti garlanded with white flowers and beads, flanked by two standing figures in green and teal robes with red garlands and tall ornate headdresses. Timestamp reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:02 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-08-25A photograph of a ritual display on a green cloth with an orange cloth below, showing three standing statues dressed in blue fabric with beaded and jewelled necklaces. The central figure seated before a golden lingam-like form with a flower on top. Brass lamps, a decorated brass plate with flowers, a brass bell, and small pink and red blossoms surround the arrangement. A timestamp reads Mar. 8, 2025 3:55:49 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2025-08-03A photograph of a ritual puja setup with no people present. On a green cloth at the back stand two white-clad figurines with flower-decorated headdresses and jewellery, and a silver deity murti in front of a crown-like silver stand adorned with flowers. In the foreground, on orange cloth, a large brass plate holds a lingam-shaped object with yellow and white plumeria flowers, flanked by two small brass oil lamps with lit flames. Other offerings include a brass bell, a brass plate of sweets, a red cloth, a conch shell, a lit brass lamp, a bowl of turmeric and small brass vessels. A timestamp reads Apr. 25, 2025 12:37:40 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-25A photograph of a ritual display on a green brocade cloth at a temple shrine. Two small gilt-brass figures stand on pedestals: a male figure in white dhoti with gold waistband and a red-and-gold turban, and a female figure in a white sari with red border and a long black braid. Between them is a gold cobra hood with a white silk cloth draped below and a silver-and-gold decorated object. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit on either side. In the foreground a brass plate holds scattered yellow and pink plumeria flowers and small brass items with leaves. An orange cloth covers the lower surface. A timestamp reads Apr. 25, 2025 12:37:45 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-25A photograph of a small ritual arrangement on a green cloth, with no people present. Two standing figurines dressed in blue and gold brocade, adorned with garlands, beads and red flowers, flank a golden cobra hood (naga) draped with pink, orange and yellow flower garlands. Plumeria blossoms and a red hibiscus are scattered on brass plates and the cloth, and a large brass plate on an orange cloth holds a red hibiscus and flowers in the foreground. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 25, 2024 1:34:29 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude and speed data.2024-11-25