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A photograph of a shrine arrangement with no living people visible. Center stands a golden deity murti draped in a white and pink flower garland, set on a maroon satin cloth before a lit brass oil lamp. To the left, a golden figure in a maroon-and-gold robe stands with hands raised in blessing, and to the right a golden female figure in a red patterned sari with a black braid and jewelled tassel holds a cup. A dark blue-and-gold cloth covers the platform, with small brass plates holding white flowers. In the foreground a large brass plate holds yellow and white plumeria flowers, a marigold, pink and white blossoms and green leaves around two small golden vessels. A tall dark multi-armed statue stands in the background. A timestamp reads Sep. 13, 2024 11:25:13 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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Indoor altar display with three figures on a blue and gold brocade cloth. Two standing gold-painted statues flank a central seated figure draped in a deep red satin cloth and covered in white and red flower garlands. The left statue wears a maroon turban with a pink flower, an orange garland and maroon cloth. The right statue wears a red patterned sari, a black embellished headpiece with a pink flower and a long jewelled braid. The centre figure has a gold crown and a white flower. In front sit a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, brass dishes holding white plumeria flowers, and a small brass lamp stand. Orange and purple drapes and a gold base are visible behind. A timestamp reads Sep. 13, 2024 11:25:05 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-09A photograph of three gilded statues on a blue cloth in a temple-like setting, with a brass oil lamp burning in front. The left figure is a male statue wearing an orange-and-white garland, a maroon dhoti with gold border, a maroon turban topped with a yellow flower, and a red tilak. The centre is a gold deity murti or kalasha-shaped form draped in white and pink garlands, a red hibiscus on top, pearl necklaces and a jewelled crown, dressed in maroon silk with gold brocade. The right figure is a female statue in a maroon sari with gold border, red and gold bangles, layered necklaces, a dark braid with rhinestone ornaments and a yellow flower. Brass plates holding yellow flowers sit at the bottom left and right, and a brass aarti or oil lamp with a lit flame stands in the centre. The statues are not people, and a timestamp in the lower right reads Aug. 12, 2024 12:59:07 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-08Indoor shrine photo of a ritual arrangement on a magenta cloth. Two standing golden-faced figures in teal and gold brocade saris flank a central golden deity murti or yantra-like form draped with pearl and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a green silk cloth. Garlands of red and orange flowers hang on the figures. Brass plates hold white jasmine flowers, yellow blossoms, small lamps and offerings in front, and a brass tray with white flowers and decorated kalasha-like vessels sits in the foreground. Ornate gold-carved panels and orange drapery form the background. Timestamp overlay reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:51:42 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-04-07A photograph of three devotional statues arranged on a blue cloth in a temple-like setting with an orange curtain and gold-coloured backdrop. The left statue is a golden male figure in a maroon and gold dhoti-style garment with a maroon turban topped with a yellow plumeria flower, wearing an orange and white garland and raising one hand in blessing. The centre is a black-and-gold linga-style deity form draped in a white and pink fringed garland, with a red hibiscus flower on top, a pearl necklace, a maroon silk cloth and a jewelled crown-like ornament in front. The right statue is a golden female figure in a maroon sari with gold border, wearing red bangles, a red and silver necklace, and a black braided hairpiece with a yellow plumeria flower. Brass plates hold yellow and pink flowers and a small oil lamp burns in front. Numerals and text in the lower-right corner show a timestamp and location.2024-11-08Interior shrine photo at KAILASA Salem with golden walls and a gold-framed arched niche. On the left, a large golden lotus pedestal holds a seated statue in a blue embroidered garment with a crown-like headdress and a colourful flower garland, with a small sign reading KAILASA SALEM beside it. On the right, a black Shiva lingam wears a striped white cloth, a red and white flower garland, rudraksha beads and a tripundra mark, set before an orange cloth. Below, a maroon cloth printed with a temple and a sleeping Nandi sits on a white-draped table. Brass trays hold flower petals, plantain-like offerings, oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel. Small figurines of deities and devotees stand on a blue cloth, including a seated figure in red and a standing figure in purple holding a trident. No live people are visible.2024-12-09A photograph of a devotional altar with three statues and offerings. At the centre stands a golden cobra-hooded deity murti with a gold pot-like base, draped in garlands of pink, orange, yellow and teal flowers and wearing gold chains and jewelled ornaments. Flanking figures are statues in brown and gold brocade garments with orange and teal garlands, plumeria flowers tucked at their heads. On an orange cloth in front sit a brass oil lamp (deepam) with a lit flame, a brass aarti plate, plumeria and marigold flowers, and small metal trays. A timestamp in the corner reads Sep. 25, 2024 11:18:09 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-25A small shrine arrangement of three figurines dressed in red and gold silk with gold brocade patterns, adorned with red and white garlands, bindis and dark turbans with yellow flowers. The central figure is seated on a gold throne with a red hibiscus flower and white garland, flanked by two standing figures; a brass oil lamp burns before them on a blue brocade cloth. In the foreground a brass tray holds yellow flowers, white jasmine, pink blossoms, green leaves and two golden ornaments. A timestamp reads Sep. 11, 2024 and Salem, Tamil Nadu. These are statues and no living people are visible; the setting suggests a puja offering arrangement.2024-10-09Photograph of a small altar set up on an orange cloth with three figures: a figure on the left in white clothes with a maroon turban, red-and-orange garland and a sash, hands folded; a central white-draped figure wearing a large white and pink garland and a jewelled gold collar, seated before a lit oil lamp on a copper dish; and a figure on the right in white with a red-bordered skirt, a dark turban with tassels, a long black braid and a silver-studded hairpiece, holding a gold object. Marigold flowers lie on copper plates and a large brass tray in the foreground, with a dish of red powder at the lower left. Figures appear to be ritual statues rather than people. A timestamp reads Sep. 19, 2024 11:06:23 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-19A ritual arrangement on a blue brocade-covered table in a temple-like room. Two standing deity murti figures, one on each side, wear green and teal silk garments with gold border, jewelled headdresses, garlands and red tilak marks. A central object, a golden peetha-like base draped with a white and pink garland, holds a jewelled crown and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate with a plumeria flower. Brass plates and a brass bell sit in the foreground, one tray holding ornate golden pieces with flowers and leaves. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:06 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-25Photograph of a ritual setup indoors with no living people visible. In the centre, a brass tray holds a pair of silver-embossed ritual objects decorated with white plumeria flowers. Behind them, a golden throne-like seat is draped with a garland of pink, yellow and orange flowers, and standing figures in teal and blue robes with red garlands and jewellery flank it. Lit brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) sit on green cloth, and a foreground tray holds a conch shell, a lit lamp, rudraksha beads, vibhuti, and two dark polished stones with flowers. Blue and maroon statues stand in the background. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 7, 2025 1:59:44 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-07-02Indoor temple shrine photo showing devotional murtis on a magenta cloth. Two standing gold-toned figures in teal and green silk saris with red and pink flower garlands flank a central seated-style murti draped in pearl and gold necklaces, with a jeweled crown set before it and a lit oil lamp in front. A brass plate in the foreground holds white jasmine flowers, yellow blossoms and two decorated brass pots, with a small brass bowl at the left edge. Pink and orange drapes and a golden pillar stand behind. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:50:14 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-04-07Photograph of a puja arrangement on a blue cloth with gold-brown border. Three gilded figures stand in the centre: a standing deity murti on the left with a red turban, orange and white garland and raised hand; a central shiva linga-style form with a multi-hued garland of white and pink flowers, a gold crown ornament and a yellow flower on top; and a figure on the right in a teal silk sari with jewelled hair braid, red and white garlands and a metal ritual object. Lit oil lamp in a brass dish with a pink plumeria flower in front, and small brass plates holding lamps and offerings at the lower corners. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:45 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-25