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Photograph of an empty temple shrine with no people present. A tall gilded throne-like structure with a dark bordered garland-patterned cloth stands at center above a pink velvet-draped altar holding small brass vessels and flowers. To the left, a small gold deity figure in a yellow garment sits on an orange cushion beside a rounded disk backdrop. To the right, a red and gold kalasha-style pot wrapped in red cloth and garlands sits on a small wooden stand. In front, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, a brass thali with a small figure and offerings, and a dish of incense sticks are arranged on a wooden tray. Empty brass plates lie on the step, and a lit brass oil lamp stands on the floor below. Painted white kolam lines decorate the floor, and deity statues in gold and green clothing stand in the background. A timestamp reads Jul. 5, 2025 10:42:14 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.

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Photograph of an empty temple shrine with no people visible. A gilded throne-like seat with a carved back and a lion-face motif stands on a pedestal draped in magenta cloth, with a pair of small ritual items on top. To the left, a bronze-coloured figure with a halo sits on an orange cloth. To the right, a small figure in a red and gold garment is adorned with garlands and a headdress. Brass plates, a handbell, a lit oil lamp, a brass tray with fruit, betel leaves, bowls and offerings sit on the stone floor and step. Large statues in red and pink saris stand in the background. A timestamp reads Aug. 1, 2025 8:09:12 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-01Photo of a temple ritual setup in a hall, with a golden ornamented throne-like altar draped with a magenta cloth and garlanded with a beaded strand, holding a small object on the cloth. Two small deity murtis flank the altar: a blue-skinned figure with a crown and jewelled garment on the left, and a gold-clad figure with a crown on the right, plus a metal bowl of flowers and red blossoms. Steps hold brass plates with salt, green leaves, a brass kalasha-style pot, a bell, and offering trays. In the foreground, a saffron cloth holds a brass bell, a copper pot with a spoon, a small brass lamp with a burning flame, white plumeria flowers, and a small bowl of turmeric. Timestamp reads Apr. 4, 2025 10:58:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-04Photograph of a temple shrine interior with no people visible. Centre: a golden Linga Moorthy on a raised base draped in a magenta velvet cloth, with a gold-and-jewelled garland and a rudraksha-style mala hanging over a golden lion-faced backdrop. In front on a brass tray: a small deity figure, a heap of white rice, lit oil lamps and flowers used in puja. At right, a yellow-gold kalasha with mango leaves and a garland, beside a bell. At left, a small green-robed deity figure on an orange cushion and brass oil lamps. Background includes orange drapes and gilded statues, one with a pink garland. Timestamp overlay reads Jul. 15, 2024 12:16:29 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-15A photograph of an indoor shrine set up for ritual worship, with no people visible. A gilded throne-like seat with ornate carved backing and a jeweled band stands behind a small pink velvet-draped altar holding a pair of silver-looking padukas (sandals). In front sit a brass puja plate with a small bowl of white items and a green item, a small brass lamp, and a large brass tray. To the right, a small figure in red and gold garments with a yellow fruit and mango leaves sits on a wooden stand. On the left, a small deity figure with a halo-like backdrop rests on an orange cloth. A lit oil lamp is visible at the bottom edge, and other figures and objects are in the background. A timestamp reads Jul. 18, 2025 11:05:44 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-07-18Photograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. A golden ornamental throne-like pedestal draped with a maroon and gold beaded band sits centrally, with a golden pot-shaped vessel wrapped in a pink cloth and decorated with flowers in front. To the left stands a small deity murti in blue with gold ornaments, and on the right a seated murti dressed in orange with a crown-like headdress. On the lower tier are brass plates holding bananas and kumkum, a brass bell, a copper vessel, a small oil lamp and an incense stick on a brass stand. Background shows orange cloths and a dark murti in a magenta sari. A timestamp overlay reads Mar. 10, 2025 8:54:24 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-10-03A photograph of a shrine altar with no people present. Centre: a pair of silver sandals or padukas set on a magenta velvet cloth atop a gilded base, behind a gold-embossed throne with blue and white jewelled bands hanging from it. Left: a small yellow-robed deity figure with a halo on an orange satin cushion, beside a hand bell. Right: a red and gold cloth-draped kalasha with a coconut and mango leaves, adorned with silver necklaces. Foreground: a brass oil lamp burning, a brass plate holding small bowls, and incense sticks in a holder, on a stone step with chalk kolam designs and scattered petals. Other figurines and draped statues stand in the background.2025-04-07Interior shrine photo with no people visible. A brass deity murti in a carved arch sits on a raised platform draped in magenta cloth, with a garland and a dark beaded mala-style strand around it. Beside it are smaller metal figurines, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass plate with offerings, a small kalasha vessel with a green leafy sprig, and handbells. A tall orange cloth hangs on the right and a white-and-gold draped figure sits on a throne-like seat in the background. A timestamp in the corner reads 6 Jul 2024 12:05:51 Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-07Photograph of a temple shrine set up for worship with no people visible. A large golden throne-like seat stands at the back, draped with a pink velvet cloth on its central pedestal and decorated with beaded maroon and white garland bands. In front, a small deity figure with a purple flower garland stands on an orange cloth, a blue Krishna-like figure with a pink garland sits on a pink cushion at right, and brass puja vessels, a bell, a plate with a lit oil lamp and a brass kalasha-style dish are arranged on steps. A brass lamp and other ritual items sit on a tray at left, and framed deity figures appear in the background. A timestamp overlay in the bottom right reads Sep. 1, 2024 8:18:35 a.m., Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-01A photograph of an indoor shrine setup with no people visible. At centre sits a Shiva Linga on a silver-coloured peetha, draped with a magenta velvet cloth, with two small brass pots and a metal rod placed on it. A gold-coloured ornate backdrop with a red stone and jewelled sashes frames the linga. To the left stands a small deity murti decorated with a magenta flower garland on an orange silk cloth. A brass plate holds bananas, a small cup and a copper-topped bell sits nearby, with a brass lamp, incense sticks and a kalasha-like brass vessel around. Behind, a blue-robed deity murti and orange drapes are visible. A timestamp in the corner reads Aug. 25, 2024 8:16:11 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-25A photograph of an empty temple shrine prepared for ritual worship, with no people visible. On a raised tiered platform in front of a green cloth draped over a gold-coloured throne-like seat stands a copper-gold abhishekam vessel on a square pedestal. A small silver-clad deity murti decorated with pink and yellow flower garlands sits on an orange cloth at left. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit, betel items and small oil lamps, with a brass handbell and a lit oil lamp on a maroon cloth at right. Orange and gold drapes and a blue-skinned deity figure with garlands appear in the background. A white kolam floral design is drawn on the grey floor below, with a brass plate placed on it. A timestamp reads Sep. 26, 2024 11:49:14 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-26Photograph of an indoor temple altar with no people present. At centre stands a gilt-metal throne-like backdrop with a pair of silver sandals or padukas resting on a crimson velvet cloth, draped with a black-and-gold beaded garland. To the left, a small brass Ganesha figure sits on an orange satin cushion beside a handbell. To the right, a kalasha pot wrapped in red cloth, with green mango leaves and a yellow coconut-like top, decorated with a beaded necklace. In front, a brass plate holds small offerings including a lit oil lamp, a bowl of green leaves and white sweets, and incense sticks. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jul. 6, 2025 8:06:20 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-06-07Photo of an empty temple shrine area with no people visible. In the centre a brass-and-silver pedestal holds a pair of silver padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) draped in pink cloth, with gold lotus-style base. To the left a small bronze deity murti with a halo sits on an orange cloth. A brass tray holds small brass bowls with dark and green offerings, a lit brass oil lamp stands beside it, and an incense stick burns in a holder. Empty brass plates lie nearby on the steps, with a painted kolam design on the floor and a lit oil lamp in the foreground. Behind, a gilded pillar with jewelled bands and a red-and-green draped figure stand in the background. A timestamp reads Aug. 4, 2025 12:05:43 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-08