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Indoor shrine photo of a ritual setup with no people visible. A central shivalingam-style form is adorned with a large garland of orange, pink and yellow flowers and a red hibiscus bloom. Flanking it are two small yellow-robed metal figurines with jeweled necklaces and ornate headwear. In front, a large brass plate holds a silver-toned object decorated with orange marigolds and white flowers. Two lit oil lamps with ornate golden shades sit on the green cloth, and a small lit brass lamp burns in the foreground beside a tray with offerings. A green-robed figure with a red-and-white garland stands in the background. A timestamp in the corner reads Feb. 21, 2025 11:33:35 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu Index number: 260.

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A photograph of an indoor ritual setup showing a deity murti arrangement with two gilded standing figures in yellow garments flanking a central adorned object wrapped in pink and orange marigold garlands with a red hibiscus flower on top. Two lit brass oil lamps with decorative arched canopies burn beside a large brass plate holding ornate carved items decorated with marigolds. A small copper vessel and additional brass plates with offerings sit on a green cloth. A visible timestamp overlay reads Feb. 21, 2025 11:33:29 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Index number: 259. No people are visible in the frame.2025-02-21Indoor photo of a ritual altar prepared for worship. Two golden standing figures in yellow garments flank a central deity murti or shrine form draped with a pink, orange and marigold garland with a red hibiscus flower on top. 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