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A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a red cloth in a temple-like setting. Three gold-toned standing figures dressed in pink and gold garments with jewelled ornaments and hibiscus flowers stand behind the altar, with a shaped gold vessel draped in purple and a small gold stand between them. Two lit oil lamps with gold kalasha-style tops flank a large brass plate holding a pair of ornately engraved gold sandals decorated with pink flower petals. Scattered petals lie on the blue cloth, and a bronze bowl sits at the lower edge. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a home or temple altar display with no people visible. Three gilded standing murtis dressed in pink and silver-patterned garments with garlands and red hibiscus flowers stand on a red cloth. In front, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate silver-engraved sandals with flowers and small brass lamps. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the arrangement, and a smoky haze drifts across the scene. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 5, 2025 10:38:53 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-07A photograph of a puja arrangement on a red cloth with three standing and seated metal murtis, a gold-toned deity with pink and gold garment and a hibiscus flower on the head, a central seated figure with a hibiscus on its head and a pink cloth, and a figure with a black and white sash. Two brass oil lamps flank a large brass plate holding a pair of ornate metal sandals decorated with pink flower petals. Smaller brass plates hold a conch shell, a black stone lingam-like object, flower petals, and a small brass oil lamp, with a brass bell at the left edge. No people are visible.2025-04-07A photograph of a ritual shrine arrangement with no visible people. Two life-size golden-hued statues of figures dressed in pink silk saris with red flower hair ornaments and beaded garlands stand on either side of a central lingam-like form with a golden hooded cobra canopy, draped in a multicoloured flower garland with red hibiscus. Two lit brass oil lamps with arched golden tops flank the altar on a green silk cloth, along with a silver tray and a large brass plate holding flowers and offerings. The setting is a temple interior with a plain cream wall behind. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 23, 2025 11:40:02 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-02-23A worship setup photographed indoors. Two standing figurines in pink draped cloth, adorned with necklaces and flowers on their headwear, flank a golden cobra-hooded linga with a red hibiscus flower and gold garland. A green cloth covers the low wooden platform. In front sit brass oil lamps (diyas) burning, a brass bell at left, a large brass tray holding silver-patterned ritual items, white flowers and green leaves, and a small brass lamp. No living people are visible. A timestamp reads Apr. 18, 2025 10:23:56 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-18Photograph of a home or temple altar display with no people present. Three gold-finished murtis stand on a red cloth: a figure on the left with raised hand in a pink sash and jewelled necklace, a central golden Shivalinga-like form in a magenta jewelled cloth draped on a yoni-style base decorated with a red hibiscus, and a figure on the right in a pink sari with a black jewelled braid and a red hibiscus in the hair. A small gold and pink mini murti stands in front. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the display on a blue woven cloth, and rose petals lie on the red cloth. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jul. 5, 2025 10:42:45 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-04-07Photograph of a puja arrangement on a green cloth with an orange cloth below. Two standing metal figures in red and gold brocade saris flank a central golden shivalinga-style vessel draped with a gold garland and topped with a yellow hibiscus flower. Brass lamps with figures sit at the corners, a brass plate holds a pair of ornate gold sandals or padukas decorated with flowers, and a brass kalasha-like vessel stands near a bowl of red kumkum. Timestamp reads Apr. 13, 2025 12:31:23 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-13A 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. The central deity murti is draped in red cloth with a gold necklace, silver beaded collar and a red hibiscus on top, with an ornate golden crown-like headpiece in front. The right figure wears a red garment with silver jewellery and a black-and-white beaded garland, with a red hibiscus atop a turban. Brass and gold trays hold rose petals and small lamps. In the foreground, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornately engraved golden sandals with a red hibiscus decoration, surrounded by pink petals. A brass bell and a brass vessel sit at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-06-23Photograph 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 ritual display in a temple-like room showing three figures on a magenta cloth: two standing statues in orange and teal-green garments with garlands, flanked by a central shivalinga-like murti decorated with pearl and bead garlands, a red hibiscus flower, and a silver crown. The statues wear turbans and jewelled adornments. In front, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate brass paduka sandals decorated with flowers and leaves, with a small yellow flower and green leaves placed on them. A brass kalasha-like vessel and a tall brass oil lamp stand nearby, with small brass lamps and offerings on plates. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 18, 2024 10:46:50 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-18Photograph of a puja altar with golden and pink-clad figures. Two standing deity statues flank a central shivalinga-like object with a golden cobra hood and a yellow hibiscus, draped in pink and silver cloth. The figures wear pink and purple silk, garlands, and red flowers on their headdresses. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on a green cloth and an orange-draped table, beside a large brass plate with carved designs, flowers and small brass vessels, and a brass bell. A timestamp reads Apr. 20, 2025 2:38:21 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2025-04-20Photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with no people visible. Two standing gold-and-white figures in green silk garments, adorned with red hibiscus flowers, pearl and bead necklaces, flank a central kalasha-like brass vessel draped in pink, orange and yellow flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with small flames sit on a green cloth, and a gilded plate holds a pair of decorated padukas or sandals with a red hibiscus and yellow marigolds. A maroon cloth backdrop shows a painted deity image with a gold border. A timestamp reads Feb. 22, 2025 11:19:35 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-02-22Photograph of a devotional arrangement on a magenta cloth with three gold-toned figures in red garments: two standing images flanking a central golden yoni-lingam or Shiva-linga form draped in pearl and bead necklaces. Red hibiscus flowers adorn the figures, one standing figure wears a dark turban with a red flower and holds a rudraksha-style mala, and the other wears a dark headdress and braided hair. Before them on a brass plate are two ornate golden sandal-shaped objects with pink flowers and small golden lamp-like pieces, plus a brass cup with petals. Orange and gold cloth hangs in the background. Timestamp reads Jul. 8, 2024 Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-07