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A photograph of a Varalakshmi Puja arrangement with a decorated clay or metal deity murti of Lakshmi seated against a plain wall. The murti wears a red and gold crown, a blue and red silk sari with gold border, a gold necklace, a white flower garland and pink flower garlands. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank it. In front, a red cloth holds a brass plate with a bell and small ritual items, a brass kalasha with a coconut, bananas, apples, an orange and pomegranates on a steel plate, a plate of white jasmine flowers, kumkum in small brass bowls, and a covered steel vessel. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 08-Aug-2025 10:34:21 pm and the location Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a home shrine displaying a seated deity murti of Goddess Lakshmi, decorated for Varalakshmi Puja. The murti has a golden crown with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold tilak, a white and gold necklace, and is draped in a blue and red silk sari with gold border. White jasmine garlands and pink flowers adorn it. Two brass oil lamps (deepa) with lit flames stand on either side, and a brass plate with offerings and a steel container of turmeric or kumkum sit in front on a red cloth. Above, a framed photograph shows arms wearing yellow flower garlands and gold bangles holding an offering in red attire. No people are physically present. Timestamp reads 08-Aug-2025 10:34:52 pm, Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-08A home shrine set up for Varalakshmi Puja. On the left, a framed depiction of a smiling man in a red turban and red robe, with rudraksha malas, white and pink flower garlands and a trident-like staff, sits in a gold arched frame over an orange-gold draped table; a portrait labelled with the text is not visible, so no name is attributed. Above, a framed photograph shows a robed man in a yellow garland lighting a lamp before a red-clad deity. At centre, a gold-faced Lakshmi murti wears a crown, necklaces and a blue-and-red silk sari with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the murti, a tall gold trishul stands at right, and a red cloth holds brass bowls, coconut, fruits, betel and flower offerings.2025-08-08A photograph of an indoor temple shrine set up for worship, with no people visible. A white cloth draped over a raised platform holds a large ceremonial garland of white and red flowers at the top. The centre features a golden-adorned deity figure wearing layered gold necklaces and a blue silk garment, flanked by two standing brass-coloured murtis in blue clothing with garlands, one wearing a turban-like headdress. A blue silk cloth covers the lower platform, with a small brass kalasha-like vessel and copper plates holding flowers and offerings. In the foreground, a brass thali holds pomegranates, bananas and sweets beside a copper vessel and lit oil lamps. A timestamp reads Jul. 29, 2024 7:39:25 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-29A photograph of a small ritual setup on a stone floor for a Shiva abhishekam. Centre stands a dark Linga-form deity murti decorated with a gold face mask, pearl necklaces and a blue draped cloth, flanked by two gold-coloured standing figures in blue garments with red garlands, one holding a black and gold staff. A purple cloth covers the platform. In front sit a brass plate with pomegranates, a brass vessel, a bowl with a ladle, incense sticks, a lamp and a tray of flowers. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a painted backdrop shows a seated deity with a bull. A timestamp reads Jul. 29, 2024 7:40:26 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-29A photograph of a home or hall shrine arrangement with no living people visible. Central is a golden-brass Shiva-Parvati style pair of figures: a male figure in a pink turban and orange garland, and a female figure with a long braid and blue sari, flanking a golden kalasha-like pot draped with pearl necklaces and bells on a blue cloth. Behind is a maroon and gold cloth backdrop printed with a deity scene and bulls. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and on the right a small table holds copper figurines and a lit lamp. In the foreground a white tray holds a brass plate of pomegranates, a brass vessel with incense, a copper bowl, and a lit brass lamp, consistent with an abhishekam offering setup. A timestamp reads Jul. 29, 2024 7:40:19 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-07-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti on a purple silk-covered table before a gold brocade backdrop. The murti wears a gold and red crown with a pink flower, a green blouse, a yellow draped cloth, white jasmine garlands and pearl necklaces, and a red bindi. In front stands a tall brass oil lamp on a brass plate, with a pair of small brass sandals on a tray, a betel leaf holding a yellow turmeric or kumkum cone with incense sticks, and a bowl of mangoes and oranges to the right. No people are visible.2025-08-08Photograph of a home-style puja altar set for a Neivethiyam offering, with no people visible. At left stands a painted figure of a deity wearing a yellow garment and a flower garland, next to a green silk backdrop. At right is a coconut-shaped form dressed in a blue sari with silver-tone beaded necklaces and a flower crown. In the centre a brass oil lamp burns on a stand. In front, a plate holds bananas, apples and a coconut, and a silver tray holds a small lamp, a cup and yellow flowers. A brass bell and a lit candle stand on the cloth. Timestamp reads 29 Oct 2025 23:33:02.2025-10-29A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam in a hall with a wet concrete floor, dressed for worship. The lingam is draped with a purple cloth edged in gold border, a brown beaded and bell-hung ornament, a silver-studded covering with a lotus motif, and yellow hibiscus and white flowers. Brass oil lamps (diyas) stand on either side, and a brass plate holds bananas, flowers, a bowl of food offering, and a small oil lamp, with a brass incense holder, a copper vessel, and a brass bell-shaped vessel in front on a red cloth. A kolam floral design is drawn on the floor in the background, and a small brass figure rests on a pink cloth to the right. A timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:42:41 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-15A photograph of a Varalakshmi Puja image: a painted clay face of a goddess with a yellow face, red bindi and red lips, wearing a jewelled crown with red, green and blue stones. She is dressed in a blue and red silk sari with gold zari borders, wears a white stone necklace and a long gold chain with a central pendant, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and pink flower garlands with green leaves. Rose petals lie on the floor in front of a plain cream wall. A timestamp in the lower right reads 08-Aug-2025 8:32:01 pm, Alangulam, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-08Jan 6 2022 sripuram2022-01-06A photograph of a small shrine ritual setup with no people visible. At the centre, a small deity murti stands on an orange cloth, decorated with a pink and red marigold garland and yellow plumeria flowers. In front on an orange cloth sits a brass thali with a bowl of green paste, a small brass cup, a bowl of offerings and a small brass lamp with a lit oil lamp. Brass plates hold kumkum, vibhuti-like powder, sweets and betel items. A brass bell and a brass lamp stand to the right, and a pink velvet cloth covers a raised seat behind. A lit oil lamp and brass puja vessels are arranged for worship.2024-11-27A dimly lit photograph of a Hindu puja arrangement on a red and maroon cloth. Brass plates hold small metal figurines, a lit camphor or wick lamp, a small kumkum-marked cup, and a brass tumbler. A brass plate engraved with an Om symbol sits in the foreground, with two tall brass standing lamps with flames burning beside it. Incense sticks stand in a brass dish at right. At the top, a figure draped in a red-and-gold silk sari and a teal blouse with pearls and a red bead necklace is partially visible, with a white dhoti border cloth beside. No people are fully visible in the frame beyond this partial figure, whose face is cropped out.