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A photograph of a devotee performing puja before a seated deity murti in a shrine. An elderly woman with grey hair in a single braid wears a white sari with a gold-toned border and kneels at the left, holding a lit oil lamp toward the figure. The murti is dark-coloured, seated on a red cloth with yellow turmeric or powder marks, with a raised hand holding an object, set against an orange backdrop inside an ornate gold arch. In the foreground a brass tray holds a gold shivalinga-shaped vessel and a small gold figure, with yellow flowers scattered nearby. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 17, 2025 10:18:01 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A woman with grey hair in a low braid, wearing a white sari with a gold border, stands at the side of a deity murti and holds a lit oil lamp toward it with her right hand. The murti is a dark stone or wood figure seated before an orange cloth backdrop inside a gold arched frame, smeared with yellow turmeric paste and wearing red drapery; it holds a trident-like staff. In front, a gold-coloured figure and a brass tray hold a golden kalasha-style vessel and flowers. A magenta cloth hangs behind. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 17, 2025 10:17:14 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-17A woman with grey hair in a long braid, wearing a white sari with gold-bordered edges, stands in profile on the left and holds a lit oil lamp toward a seated multi-armed deity murti. The murti is dark-toned with an orange-red cloth draped over it, a crown, and yellow flowers on its head. It sits within an ornate gold arched frame against an orange backdrop. Two small gold standing figures flank a gold stepped kalasha-like base at the front, each decorated with yellow flowers. A date and location overlay in the lower right reads Jan. 31, 2025, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-31A photograph of a woman with grey hair in a long braid, dressed in a white sari with gold borders, standing at a shrine and lighting a brass oil lamp placed before a dark wooden deity murti. The murti wears an orange-red cloth, has a crown-like headdress with yellow flower garlands, and holds ritual objects in its raised hands. An ornate gold arched niche with an orange backdrop frames the figure. Small gold figures and a gold shrine piece with yellow flowers sit on the altar in front. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 24, 2025 10:00:36 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude, speed and index data at the lower right.2025-01-24An elderly woman with grey hair in a low braid, wearing a white sari with a gold zari border, leans toward a dark stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop. She holds a small oil lamp with a lit flame in both hands as an offering. In front, on a round brass tray, stand a golden kalasha-like vessel and a small golden figure draped in orange cloth, both decorated with yellow marigold flowers. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 17, 2025 10:10:34 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-17A woman with grey hair in a low braid, wearing a white sari with a gold zari border, stands at a shrine holding a lit oil lamp in her right hand and a small brass bell in her left, performing puja. Before her is a dark stone deity murti seated on a golden pedestal, draped in a red cloth, with a golden arched backdrop. A brass tray in front holds a gold-coloured yantra-style object, a small brass lingam-like form, and marigold and yellow flowers. The scene is a shrine interior with an orange cloth behind the deity. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 20, 2024 10:53:20 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-20A photograph of an elderly woman with grey hair in a long braid, wearing a white sari with a gold border, leaning forward to offer a lit oil lamp before a dark stone deity murti seated on a throne. The murti has multiple arms, wears a red cloth and yellow flowers, and sits within an ornate gold arched frame with an orange backdrop. Small golden figures with yellow flower garlands and a golden shri yantra style base stand on the altar platform. A pink cloth hangs behind her and a brass bell is visible. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 31, 2025 10:03:46 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Altitude 239.3m, Speed 0.0km/h, Index number 1818, indicating a Salem temple puja in progress.2025-01-31A photograph of an older woman with gray hair in a low braid, wearing a white sari with gold border, holding a lit oil lamp toward a dark stone deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne with an orange backdrop. The murti wears an orange cloth wrap and yellow flower garlands. Small gold figures and a white-and-gold kalasha-like vessel stand on a wooden base in front. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 31, 2025 10:01:11 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude and speed readings.2025-01-31A woman with grey hair pulled back in a bun stands at left in a white sari with gold border, holding a lit oil lamp toward a dark statue of a multi-armed deity seated in a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop. The deity wears a red cloth and crown-like headdress. In the foreground, a gold tray holds a golden shivalingam-style yantra object, a small red-clad figurine, and red flowers. A timestamp reads Aug. 23, 2024 9:02:46 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. Oil lamp and altar worship are visible; no a person depiction is shown.2024-08-23A woman with grey hair pulled back in a long braid, wearing a white sari with a gold zari border, stands at the left holding a lit oil lamp toward a dark black stone deity murti seated before an orange cloth backdrop inside an ornate gold arched shrine. The deity has multiple arms, a crown-like headdress, and a red-draped garment; yellow flowers adorn its head. In the foreground, a brass or gold tray holds a golden shivalinga-style object, a small golden figure, and yellow marigold flowers, with a bell visible behind the woman. The photo carries a timestamp overlay reading Jan. 17, 2025 10:13:57 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude and speed data. One physical person is visible.2025-01-17A photograph of an older woman with grey hair in a bun, wearing a white sari with gold border, standing at left and holding a lit oil lamp toward a dark stone deity murti seated on a red-draped throne within a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop. The murti has multiple arms and a tall crown. In front, a brass tray holds a golden pyramidal object, small golden figures, a red cloth and a flower. The woman is performing aarti before the murti. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 2, 2024 9:09:37 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-01-08A photo of a devotee in a white and cream sari with a gray braid bending forward to offer a lit oil lamp on a brass plate. The plate holds flower-decorated objects and a small saffron-wrapped figure. Beside her stands a black stone deity murti with multiple arms draped in red cloth, placed before an orange backdrop and an ornate gold arch. Brass pots and a golden staff are visible in the background, and a timestamp overlay reads Jan. 17, 2025 10:10:41 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No a person candidate is visible.2025-01-17A woman with grey hair pulled into a bun stands at left in a white sari with broad gold borders, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame on a tray toward a dark deity murti seated before a gold arched niche with an orange backdrop. The murti wears a maroon cloth and holds a trident-like weapon. In the foreground a brass plate holds a golden shivalinga-like object decorated with white flowers and a gold-coloured seated figure. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 27, 2024 10:59:39 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude and speed data.2024-12-27