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A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a magenta cloth in a temple shrine. Three gilded statues stand in the centre: a figure on the left wearing a red cloth and gold necklace with a red hibiscus on its head, a central Shiva lingam with a gold hooded cobra canopy, a red cloth and beaded garland, and a figure on the right in a red sari with a black and silver-studded headdress, a red flower, and silver necklaces. In front stand a brass plate with a small lamp and red petals, a gold oil lamp with a flame on a plate, and a plate with a red flower. A gold and orange backdrop and a gold pillar sit behind. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of an altar display with no living people visible. Three gilded statues stand on a magenta cloth: the left and right figures are standing attendant or devotee figures in red dhoti-like cloth with gold jewellery and red hibiscus flowers in their headdresses; the centre is a gold-toned sculpted form with a raised hood-like crown, draped in red cloth, garlanded with gold chains and hibiscus, with a brass kalasha-style vessel in front. Brass plates hold rose petals and a small lamp. In the foreground a large brass tray holds two small decorated figures, rose petals and green leaves. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 14, 2024 10:40:29 a.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No identifiable a person depiction is visible.2024-06-14A photograph of a small altar arrangement on a magenta cloth in a temple-like setting. Three golden statues dressed in yellow silk saris with jewelled necklaces stand at the centre and sides, with red hibiscus flowers placed on their heads. The central figure is a tall golden shivalinga-style form wrapped in yellow cloth, with a silver-bead garland and a hibiscus on top. A brass plate holds an oil lamp surrounded by red roses, with smaller brass plates holding flowers and a lamp nearby. A golden wall and orange drape form the background. A timestamp reads Jun. 9, 2024 in the lower right. The statues are figures and deity murti; no people are visible.2024-09-06Photograph of three decorated figures on a magenta cloth in a temple-like room with orange and gold drapery behind. Two standing figures in red silk saris with red hibiscus flowers in their hair flank a central golden kalasha-like pot-shaped form draped in red cloth, adorned with gold necklaces, beaded silver garlands and a jewelled ornament. The figure on the right wears layered jewellery and bangles and carries a jewelled black braid. Brass plates in front hold rose petals, a small oil lamp and a golden lamp stand. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:24:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. These are statues or murtis rather than physical people.2024-06-23A photograph of decorated deity murti and ritual objects on a magenta cloth. At center is a golden cobra-hooded serpent sculpture draped in red silk, adorned with a gold necklace, silver beaded collar, jeweled ornament and a red hibiscus flower on its hood. Flanking it on the left is a gold-painted female figure in a red sari with gold jewelry and a red bindi, and on the right a female figure in a red sari with a black jeweled braid, silver necklaces, red bangles and a hibiscus flower in her hair. In the foreground are a brass tray with small silver-toned items, a brass oil lamp, and a small brass pedestal on a plate. A timestamp reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:23:56 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-23Photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple-like hall with gold-painted walls and a pink curtain behind. Three gilded statues stand together: a male figure on the left in a red wrap, rudraksha-style red beads, orange flower garland and maroon turban with a red hibiscus; a central Shivalinga-style form draped in red cloth, with a gold snake hood, pearl and gold necklaces and a jeweled face ornament; and a female figure on the right in a red sari with gold border, bangles, a jeweled necklace and a long beaded braid topped by a navy headpiece with a red hibiscus. Brass plates hold lamps and red flowers in front, and a timestamp reads Jul. 8, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-08-07A photograph of three gilded figurines on a magenta cloth in a temple or shrine setting. On the left stands a male figure in a maroon turban with a red tilak and a gold necklace, one hand raised in blessing. In the centre a golden kalasha-like form with a cobra-hood top, draped in green cloth and garlanded, has a red hibiscus flower on its crown and a silver and beaded necklace. On the right a female figure wears a green sari, a jewelled high chignon with a long braid, and holds a small object. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick sits in front centre, with a small copper plate of vibhuti or kumkum at left and a decorated tray at right. A timestamp reads Jun. 16, 2024 11:14:44 a.m. and Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-16A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement on a magenta cloth. Three golden-painted statues stand together: a male figure in a green dhoti and brown turban at left, a central shivalinga-style lingam wrapped in green cloth, a red hibiscus flower and a golden cobra hood, and a female figure in a green sari with jeweled crown, rhinestone-studded braid and a tall plate of offerings at right. A brass oil lamp burns in front, with a brass plate of offerings at the left edge. A standing black deity statue with multiple arms and green garment stands in the background against an orange drape. The image carries a timestamp of Jun. 16, 2024 11:14:19 a.m. and the caption Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-16A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a green cloth in a temple setting. Two standing gold-coloured metal figures flank a central shivalinga-style form draped in red and gold silk; the left figure wears a dark turban and the right has a black head covering with rhinestone bands, both adorned with red hibiscus flowers and layered necklaces. The central lingam-like form has a silver-beaded base, jewelled ornaments and a hibiscus on top. Brass plates hold lit oil lamps, white frangipani blossoms, a kumkum-marked offering and a small brass lamp stand. The timestamp reads 27-Feb-2024 11:35:59 am, Salem. No people are visible.2024-02-27A photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple setting. Three gold-finished figures stand in a row: on the left a figure in a magenta dhoti-style wrap with gold necklaces, a red hibiscus flower on a dark head covering, and raised palm; in the centre a gold shiva-linga-style form with a hooded cobra canopy, draped in a magenta cloth and adorned with gold chains and a jewelled crown; on the right a figure in a magenta sari with silver jewellery, a dark braided hair piece and red hibiscus on the head. Brass plates hold white plumeria flowers, and a small oil lamp burns in the centre. A timestamp reads Jun. 25, 2024 10:27:45 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. Orange cloth and a gold frame appear in the background.2024-06-25Photograph 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.2025-04-07Indoor temple scene showing three decorated figures on a magenta cloth, arranged before a golden wall and draped orange fabric. On the left stands a male figure in a maroon turban with a red tilak, wearing a red and white flower garland, an orange dhoti-style garment with green and gold border, and a raised hand. In the centre is a golden kalasha-like vessel decorated with a pearl garland, a red hibiscus flower, silver beaded necklaces and an ornate jewelled medallion at its base. On the right stands a female figure in an orange sari with green and gold border, wearing a black hair braid adorned with silver stones, a garland, and holding a small cup. Brass plates with a flame lamp, flowers and a small figurine sit in front. A timestamp reads Jul. 18, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-18A photograph of three decorated figures on a blue cloth-covered altar in a Salem, Tamil Nadu setting. Two standing murti figures wear yellow garments, red and white garlands, and red hibiscus flowers in their turbans and hair. Between them, a golden pedestal bears a large yellow hibiscus flower, pearl strands and a beaded jewelled panel. A small oil lamp burns on a copper plate in front, with a copper tray holding brass items at left and a small figure with gold tinsel at right. An orange cloth hangs in the background. A timestamp reads Aug. 3, 2024 11:15:49 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-02-08