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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white and gold head cloth stands at left, pouring liquid from a small vessel over a black deity murti with multiple arms seated on a red cloth in a gold-framed niche with orange backing. Beside it, a second black murti in a pink-red sari and ornate gold necklaces sits in a niche. In front, a brass tray holds a tiered golden pyramid-like object, small golden figures and a red cloth, with liquid spilling onto the floor. Yellow and red floral kolam designs decorate the floor and a flower offering sits at left. The scene is an abhishekam in a Salem temple shrine with gold-painted walls. No people other than the priest are visible.

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A bare-chested priest with a grey beard, wearing a gold-bordered white dhoti and a gold-striped headcloth, pours water from a vessel over a dark deity murti seated on a red cushion within a gold arched niche. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and stands barefoot on a wet grey floor. In front, a small white figure and a golden kalasha-like vessel stand on a copper tray during abhishekam. To the right, a dark deity murti in a pink silk sari with jewelled necklaces sits beside an orange-draped arch. Red and yellow kolam floor designs are visible. The walls are gold-painted, and a timestamp reads Jul. 12, 2024 8:14:29 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-07A photograph inside a gilded shrine room with a golden-arched niche. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold borders and a white-and-gold head cloth stands at left, leaning forward with both hands on a dark deity murti seated in a golden arch, the figure with multiple arms holding weapons and a yellow-and-red garment. Before the murti on a round brass tray are a small golden sculpture and a copper-coloured vessel. To the right, a black deity murti in a pink sari with a red crown and garlands sits in an orange-lined niche beside an orange curtain. A brass lamp and pot are visible at left. The floor bears yellow and red kolam designs. A timestamp reads Jul. 12, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-07A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth pours liquid from a brass vessel over a black stone deity murti of Vishnu standing on a golden pedestal, with multiple arms holding a conch and other emblems. The murti stands in a gold-leafed shrine niche draped in orange cloth. To the left, a black Nandi bull is decorated with a pink cloth, bells and beaded ornaments. On the right, a golden trident and a brass kalasha sit beside a tray of flowers and a bell, indicating an abhishekam. The scene is timestamped Aug. 15, 2024 in Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-15A woman with grey hair tied back in a bun, wearing a white sari with gold borders and a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a golden vessel over a small golden Shiva lingam set in a shallow golden tray. The lingam is decorated with a red cloth. Behind her a black stone deity murti seated on a throne with a red drape stands under an ornate gold arch against an orange backdrop. The scene shows a Sukravara Abhishekam ritual. A timestamp reads Sep. 20, 2024 8:52:32 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-20A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a shrine. An elderly woman with grey hair, wearing a white sari with gold borders and a rudraksha mala, stands barefoot and pours water from a brass vessel over a dark black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne with a red draped cloth. Below, a small golden figure and a white and gold shivalinga-like object sit on an orange platform, with a red cloth around a small pillar. Gold arched frame and orange backdrop behind. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 6, 2024 11:02:43 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Altitude 235.0m, Speed 0.0km/h, Index number 296.2024-06-12A shirtless priest in a red and gold turban and white dhoti with a gold border pours yellow liquid over a black-stone deity murti with multiple arms, crowned and draped in a gold cloth, standing before an orange cloth and an ornate gold-framed niche. A second dark murti in a yellow garment stands to the right, and small brass figures and lamps sit on the floor below. A timestamp reads Nov. 8, 2024 10:49:49 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. The priest's clothing and actions suggest an abhishekam ritual. The priest is a ritual officiant; no appearance-based a person candidate is identified.2024-08-11A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head cloth bending forward to pour water from a gold kalasha over small metal deity figures on a low wooden stand. Behind them is a gilded arch framing dark stone murti with gold-yellow draped garments, one figure holding a trident-like staff and a crowned figure on the right, set against an orange cloth backdrop. A rudraksha mala hangs around the priest's neck. The scene appears to be abhishekam ritual bathing. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 9, 2024 12:55:12 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-09A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-painted walls and an orange cloth backdrop. A bare-chested priest with a white and gold head cloth, rudraksha mala, white sacred ash markings and a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, holding a small ritual vessel and pouring or offering toward a dark stone deity murti with multiple arms and a crown. Flanking murtis in gold-draped dark stone stand on each side under an ornate gold arch. Small brass or gold figurines sit on a wooden platform in front, with yellow flower petals scattered on the floor. A timestamp reads Sep. 9, 2024 12:58:22 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-09A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-painted walls and an orange silk backdrop. A bare-chested priest with a white head cloth and white dhoti bordered in gold stands at left, pouring liquid from a small golden vessel over the head of a tall black stone murti of a four-armed deity holding a conch and other emblems, standing on a gold-coloured pedestal. Behind the priest stands a gold arched niche framing the murti. At right is a tray with flower petals, a bell and an oil lamp on an orange cloth. Dark statues with red and gold garments appear at the left edge. A timestamp reads Aug. 15, 2024 Salem, Tamil Nadu. The scene depicts an abhishekam being performed.2024-08-15A grey-haired woman in a white sari with gold border stands at a dark stone deity murti, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over its head and shoulders during abhishekam. The black murti with multiple arms holds a trident-like staff and is draped in red cloth, and the milky liquid runs down its body. In the foreground a brass plate holds a gold-toned yantra-shaped object and a small gold figure with red cloth. Behind the shrine is a gilded arched frame on an orange backdrop, with a magenta curtain and gold ritual lamp stand at left. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 20, 2024 8:52:22 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-20A photograph inside a temple shrine in Salem, Tamil Nadu, showing a devotee in white dhoti with gold border and a white top, with grey hair in a bun and a rudraksha mala around the neck, bending forward to pour liquid from a brass vessel onto a small golden murti of a standing deity on a round brass tray. Behind is a large dark stone deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a red draped cloth, set in a gilded arched niche with orange backdrop. A gold oil lamp stand with a magenta cloth and brass pots sit to the left, and a sign reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. A timestamp reads Sep. 20, 2024 8:55:01 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. This depicts abhishekam ritual activity.2024-09-20A bare-chested priest in a maroon turban and white dhoti with gold border pours yellow liquid from a small brass vessel over a black stone deity murti seated in a red garment, inside a gold-painted shrine with orange drapery and carved gold arches. The priest wears a long rudraksha mala. A small golden figure and kalasha sit on the base, and a framed portrait labelled "Salem" hangs at left. A timestamp reads Nov. 8, 2024 10:49:35 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, indicating abhishekam ritual bathing in progress.2024-08-11