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A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated within a gilded arched shrine niche against an orange backdrop. The murti wears a pink and white silk garment, a tall jewelled crown decorated with green and white stones, a pink flower on the crown, layered magenta flower garlands, and a silver jewelled necklace and shawl bordered with jewel studs. Two brass standing oil lamps flank the murti, with a third small brass lamp in front, all lit, and red flower petals sit at the lamp bases. A yellow kolam line design is painted on the floor at lower right.

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A black stone deity murti seated in a gold-framed arched niche against an orange backdrop, dressed in a magenta and gold silk sari-style garment with a red and white beaded border. It wears a tall jewelled crown with marigold garlands, layered beaded necklaces, and holds objects in several hands. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small lit oil lamp sits on a wooden platform in front, with marigold petals scattered around the base. No people are visible in the scene.2025-12-26A black stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess seated in a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop. She wears a pink and gold silk sari with a red and silver bordered shawl, a tall jeweled crown, layered silver necklaces and an ornate green and silver bodice, with marigold garlands on her arms and shoulders. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the sides and a small lit lamp sits on a table in front.2025-12-26A dark-stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a tall beaded crown, layered white and green jewelled necklaces, and a magenta silk skirt with gold border; a red beaded sash hangs on each side. The figure holds a club or staff and other attributes. Before it stands a brass tray with flowers, red kumkum, bananas and a lit oil lamp, with a brass bell and incense sticks in front. Two brass standing lamps with flames flank the shrine. No people are visible.2025-12-26A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop, dressed in a pink and white silk sari with a jewelled crown, pink flower garlands, a beaded necklace and a long braid with a gold tassel. Its multiple arms hold ritual objects. Two brass standing lamps flank the base and a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with red flowers and kolam designs on the floor. The scene reflects a daily puja setting with no people visible.2024-06-14A black stone deity murti seated in a golden arched shrine niche against an orange backdrop, dressed in a pink and white silk sari with a pink-and-white border, wearing a jeweled crown, a multi-strand magenta garland and a gold necklace with a decorative pendant. Its multiple arms hold ritual objects and it has a long dark braid with gold tassel. Brass oil lamps (deepams) burn on either side and in front on the floor, and a small pink flower sits on one brass base. Smooth grey floor. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 14, 2024 10:43:11 a.m. Alagapuram Periyaputhur Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-14A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity is seated on a gilded throne-like pedestal within a golden arched niche with an orange backdrop. The figure wears a tall crown with green and silver ornaments, a silver necklace, a green and gold bodice, and a magenta silk skirt with gold border, draped with red sashes edged in silver. In the arms are a trident-like staff and other implements. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and in front are offerings on brass trays: white flowers, kumkum, banana bananas, orange marigold, incense sticks and a lit brass lamp, consistent with puja or abhishekam preparations. No people are visible.2025-12-26A dark stone deity murti is seated in an ornate bronze arched frame within a temple shrine niche. The figure wears a pink and gold silk sari-like drape, a gold crown, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and is garlanded with white jasmine strands and a thick pink flower garland. Red roses lie at its base, and a maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind it against a yellow wall. No people are visible.2024-09-17A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated in an ornate gold arched shrine niche against an orange backdrop. The four-armed figure wears a tall green and silver crown, a pink and green sari with gold border, and layers of white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and yellow flowers lie on the floor. A timestamp in the corner reads 27-Feb-2024 11:38:36 am, Salem. No people are visible.2024-02-27A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a golden arched throne-niche with an orange backdrop. The murti wears a pink and gold silk saree with a braided black hair plait and a jewelled crown, and is adorned with white and red flower garlands, a red and white beaded rope arm decoration and a red and white garland necklace. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side on the concrete floor. A date and location stamp reads Feb. 14, 2025 5:24:19 p.m., Salem, Index number: 35. No people are visible.2025-02-14A black stone deity murti seated on a gilded throne within a golden arched niche. The murti wears a silver crown with pink flowers, a pink silk sari with gold motifs and a green-bordered hem, and a green-and-gold belt. Red and white flower garlands with yellow and green accents drape over its shoulders and arms. It holds a long trident-like staff and other ritual objects in its multiple hands, with green leaves tucked in. Jasmine petals and pink blossoms are scattered on the floor in front, and a maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind. No people are visible in the scene.A black stone murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a golden pedestal inside a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop. She wears an ornate crown with pink flowers, a white and pink sari, a long purple flower garland and a silver necklace, and a long black braid hangs over her shoulder. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side and in front of the murti, and a fallen red flower lies on the floor. A timestamp and location caption reads Jun. 14, 2024 9:53:34 a.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible; a partial statue stands at the right edge.2024-06-14A black stone deity murti, seated in a gold-framed niche with an orange backdrop, is dressed in a pink and white silk sari with a pink border and adorned with a silver crown, pink flower garlands, a silver necklace and a jewelled belt. Two brass oil lamps stand at either side, with a brass kalasha-style vessel and a red flower in front. A timestamp reads Jun. 14, 2024 10:41:39 a.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible in the scene.2024-06-14