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A photograph inside a plain room of a black stone Nandi statue seated on a dark pedestal, decorated with a jewelled headpiece in pink and gold, a pink feather garland, a gold-and-bell necklace and a gold-bordered orange cloth draped over its back. In front, brass offering trays hold pink flower petals, a bowl of food, a copper cup, a small brass ritual lamp with a burning flame and incense sticks, while two tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the statue. Behind is a table with a striped cloth and plastic containers, and a timestamp overlay reads Jul. 19, 2024 6:58:19 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph inside a hall showing a large black Nandi bull statue seen from behind, decorated with a jeweled crown-like headpiece, white and orange flower garland, a gold coin and bell necklace, and a purple and gold brocade cloth draped over its back. In front are brass oil lamps with lit flames, brass plates of pink flower petals, a brass bowl with offerings, a brass kalasha-style vessel, incense sticks and a small bowl of petals on a white cloth. A timestamp reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:01:45 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-19A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised black base inside a temple hall, decorated with a silver-beaded headdress, a magenta feather garland around its neck, a gold-and-maroon shawl draped over its back, and a necklace of bells and coins. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side. In front, a brass tray holds pink flower petals, kumkum and vibhuti in small bowls, a lit ghee lamp, a bowl of offerings, a brass vessel with a ritual spoon, and an incense holder with burning sticks. Rangoli designs decorate the floor behind, with a timestamp reading Jul. 19, 2024 in Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-19A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated on a low pedestal indoors, dressed with a jeweled crown, a garland of white and orange flowers, a heavy gold necklace with hanging bells, and a purple and gold silk sash. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. In front, brass plates hold pink rose petals, a brass kalasha-style vessel, incense sticks and a small bell, consistent with puja offerings. The room has a patterned floor, a striped cloth-covered table and cardboard boxes in the background. A timestamp reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:01:48 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-19A photograph of a black stone Nandi idol, the bull vehicle of Shiva, seated on a wooden platform in a temple hall. The Nandi wears an ornate silver and maroon headdress with beaded decoration, a pink feathery garland, a gold-and-coin necklace with hanging bells, and a gold-bordered pink cloth draped over its back. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side, and brass plates hold rose petals, kumkum, flowers and other offerings, with a small copper vessel nearby. Tilak-like white markings mark the Nandi's body. A small decorated deity murti stands in the background on the right, and a floral kolam is drawn on the floor. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 19, 2024 6:57:00 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-19A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a golden-edged base, decorated for worship. It wears a silver-studded maroon headdress, a white and orange flower garland, a gold coin necklace with hanging bells, and a purple and gold brocade cloth draped over its back and shoulder. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side. In front, brass trays hold pink flower petals, a brass bell, a bowl of offerings, a small lit ghee lamp and incense sticks, arranged for Pradosham abhishekam and puja. Floor kolam designs in red and yellow surround the statue. A timestamp reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:01:50 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-19A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship in a plain indoor room with a wet concrete floor and faint white floral kolam designs. The lingam wears an ornate silver and gold covering with a central lotus emblem, a brown fringed cloth, bells, gold chains and a garland of yellow flowers. A purple silk cloth with gold border is draped over its base. In front stand a brass plate holding bananas, a bowl of sweet offering, a small cup, flowers and a lamp, along with brass bells, a small lamp stand, incense sticks and two brass oil lamps burning. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:42:22 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-15A black stone Nandi bull idol sits on a golden pedestal in a temple hall, decorated with a jeweled head ornament, a pink feathered garland, a gold-and-pink cloth draped over its back and a bell-hung gold necklace. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside it, and a brass tray holds pink flower petals, red and yellow powders and a small bowl of offerings for abhishekam. A standing black deity murti in a green-and-striped silk garment and pink garland stands to the right, and a timestamp overlay reads Jul. 19, 2024 6:58 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-19A dark stone Shivalinga stands on a black base inside a temple hall, dressed with a silver-beaded face ornament, flower garlands, a brown rope-like necklace strung with small bells, and a purple cloth with gold border draped over it. Brass oil lamps stand on either side on a red cloth. In front, a brass plate holds bananas, a bowl of offering, flowers and a small brass vessel, with incense smoke rising. A seated deity statue in orange drapes appears at the upper right. The floor is decorated with painted floral kolam designs. A timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:41:27 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-15Photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a pedestal indoors, decorated with a silver-embellished headdress with white and yellow flowers, a magenta garland, a gold chain and hanging bells across the chest. Brass oil lamps with flames stand beside it, and brass plates holding flowers, grains, powders and small bowls sit on an orange cloth in front, part of a Pradosham puja. A green cloth drapes the statue's side, and white and gold kolam-style floor patterns surround it. A second statue is partly visible at the upper right. No people are visible.2024-09-15A photograph inside a temple hall showing a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a raised base, decorated with a silver-beaded headdress, white and pink flower garlands, a gold-coin necklace with hanging bells, and a purple and gold embroidered cloth draped across its back. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. In front, brass plates hold pink rose petals, kumkum, a brass pot, a bell and a lamp, with incense sticks. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:02:11 p.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Part of a second statue and a white-clad figure are visible at the right edge, partly cut off.2024-06-19A photograph inside a temple hall of a black stone Shiva linga with a silver-embroidered crown-like decoration, a purple cloth with a gold border draped over it, a garland of white flowers and bells hanging at the base, and yellow and white flowers placed on top. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass plate holds bananas, a pile of offering, and small brass bowls, with a copper cup nearby on a red cloth. Floor is decorated with yellow and white kolam designs. A seated deity murti in an orange garment with a garland is visible at upper right. A timestamp overlay reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:40:43 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-10-15Photograph inside a shrine of a large black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a plinth, draped with a magenta and gold silk cloth, a pink flower garland around its neck and a gold bell-hung collar with a silver-studded headpiece. Beside it stands a black stone murti of a standing deity wearing a green turban, pink garland, green and striped silk dhoti and a jewelled necklace, holding a discus. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand near the bull, and a brass tray holds pink flower petals, kumkum and small brass vessels and bowls. Orange fabric backs the gold arched niches. No people are visible.2024-07-19