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A photograph of a small altar display with three figures and ritual objects. Two standing figurines in orange garments with gold trim and jeweled necklaces flank a central gilded cobra-hooded object draped in orange cloth with a gold necklace. In front, a small silver plate holds a jeweled circular ornament with a red figure, and a brass tray with embossed paisley-patterned sandals holds flowers and small lamps. Brass oil lamps with ornate arch designs sit at the front corners, and pink petals are scattered on the tray. A green cloth covers the platform. The date stamp reads Mar. 17, 2025 1:00:21 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.

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Photo of a shrine arrangement on a green cloth in a temple setting. Two standing golden statues in orange dhoti-style cloth with rhinestone and bead necklaces stand on either side; the left statue has a crown-like headpiece and raises one hand, the right statue wears a tall black and silver headdress and holds a palm up at its chest. Between them is a golden cobra-hooded lingam wrapped in an orange cloth with a jewelled necklace and ornate gem-studded pendant. In front are a brass plate holding a small lamp, a silver oil lamp with a garland, a small figurine on a plate, and a golden deity relief with a lamp. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2025-03-17A photograph of a temple altar display on a green cloth-covered platform. Two standing golden figurines dressed in orange silk garments with gold borders flank a central gold shivalinga-like form beneath a cobra hood, adorned with gold chains, jewelled necklaces and a large jewelled ornament. 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Two standing metal figures in purple and gold silk saris with jewelled headdresses and necklaces flank a central gold-and-blue Shiva lingam-style form draped in blue cloth with a silver crown and garland. In front, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornately engraved gold sandals (padukas) decorated with yellow and pink flowers. Small brass oil lamps with deity figures, a brass handbell, and a dish of kumkum and turmeric sit on an orange cloth, while a small gold figure stands on a silver plate at right. A green cloth covers the altar platform.2025-09-03A photograph of a shrine arrangement with three statues on an orange cloth. The left statue is a gilded male figure in a red-and-gold turban, purple garment and orange-and-white garland. The centre is a gold Shivalinga-style form with a cobra hood, white and pink garland and purple draped cloth. The right statue is a gilded female figure with a tall dark braided headdress, purple sari with gold border and bangles. Small copper plates hold oil lamps and white flowers, and a large brass tray with ornate engraved padukas-style footwear and flowers sits in the foreground. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 16, 2024 1:05:09 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-16A 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 shrine arrangement on a magenta cloth covered platform. Two standing figures flank a central golden murti. The left figure wears a red-and-gold garment, a dark turban with a red hibiscus and a gold necklace. 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Brass oil lamps with decorative arched backs stand on either side, and in the foreground a large polished brass tray holds a pair of ornately engraved golden padukas (sandals) decorated with flowers and green leaves. Scattered rose petals lie on the red cloth, and a blue fabric covers the floor. A timestamp reads Jul. 6, 2025 12:39:27 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-06-07Photograph of a small temple altar arrangement with no living people visible. Two figurines dressed in green and gold brocade stand on a green cloth-covered platform: the figure on the left wears a maroon turban with a pink flower and layered beaded necklaces, while the figure on the right has a black braid decorated with silver studs and a pink flower. Between them stands a golden cobra hood over a gold kalasha-like base with a red hibiscus flower, gold chains and a jewelled ornament. A brass oil lamp burns in front, beside a large brass tray holding a pair of ornate gold-patterned sandals or padukas decorated with red hibiscus and pink petals. Maroon and gold draped fabric appears at the right edge, with a printed temple scene visible on it.2025-03-14A photograph of a shrine arrangement with no living people visible. Two standing figures flank a central golden Shiva Linga-style structure with a serpent hood-like crown. The figures wear teal green garments with pink-purple lower cloth, adorned with white and red beaded necklaces, and the one on the right has a dark navy turban with silver embellishments. A round golden crown or mukut with a deity relief sits on a silver plate in the centre. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and a large brass tray holds a pair of ornately engraved golden sandals decorated with white flower petals. A brass bell is at the lower left on an orange cloth, over a green brocade cloth. A small brass lamp and offering plates sit on the shrine platform. A timestamp reads Apr. 21, 2025 7:32:08 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-04-21A photograph of a ritual puja table set up indoors on a concrete floor. Two standing figures in orange robes with garlands and beaded necklaces, one wearing a dark turban and the other a tall dark headdress, flank a seated figure in an orange garment with a gold crown-like headpiece, all on a green-draped altar. The figures are statues or murtis, not living people. In front, brass plates hold scattered pink flower petals, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, a conch shell, two dark round offerings, a red cup, and a brass tray with a small brass lamp. Gold-coloured lamps stand on the altar, and a red cloth lies at the right edge. The photo bears a date and location stamp reading Mar. 17, 2025, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-17