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A large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a dark circular yoni pedestal in a temple hall, its base wet and glossy from abhishekam, with a red kumkum mark on the shaft. Behind it hang an orange cloth and a maroon curtain beside gold-framed doorways with lattice windows. In the foreground on a wooden tray stand four small metal deity murtis, several adorned with yellow flowers, plus a crystal-like sri yantra or meru-shaped object, small oil lamps, and round white plates holding offerings. No people are visible in the frame.

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A photograph of a dark black stone Shivalinga on a large black yoni-peetha base inside a temple-like room, with an orange cloth backdrop and ornate gold-framed niche. In front on a wooden tray stand small brass and gold-toned figurines, including a standing figure, a pyramid-shaped sacred object with a yellow flower on top, a small figure in red garment, and a standing multi-armed deity with a trident. A small oil lamp burns on a brass plate. Several decorated deity murti with pink and silver garments stand in the upper left. No people are visible.2025-03-08A photograph of a shrine room showing a large black stone Shiva lingam with a tall green-painted lingam shaft rising from a broad black yoni-peetha base, with yellow turmeric paste smeared across the platform and a red flower at the base of the shaft. In front stands a gold-coloured arrangement of small figurines, including a standing figure, a stepped pyramid-shaped shrine piece, a sculpted deity figure and a pair of standing figures, set on a gilded tray with a lit oil lamp and a small bowl of white offerings. An orange cloth hangs behind the lingam beside an ornate gold-framed doorway, and a maroon curtain hangs to the right. No people are visible.2025-03-08A black stone Shivalinga rises from a large dark yoni-peetha base in an ornate golden-arched shrine, with an orange cloth backdrop. In front, small gold-coloured metal deity figures stand on yellow-gold platforms, including a sri yantra-like metal plate, a bell, and a figure in red cloth, with flowers, lit oil lamps and a small offering plate with stones and vibhuti-like items. Behind on the left, blue-garbed deity murtis stand among garlands. No people are visible.2024-09-16A photograph of a large black Shiva linga on a wide black yoni-pitha base, its surface glistening wet and streaked with yellow turmeric or abhishekam residue, with a red stone set in the linga's face. Two small gilded metal figurines of a standing deity and a companion sit on a yellow-cloth-covered tray in the foreground, with pink flower petals scattered about. Behind the linga hang orange and gold fabric, a magenta curtain, and a wall with a rectangular display; a brass plate of petals sits to the right. A timestamp reads Jul. 29, 2024 6:27:49 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-29A photograph of a large dark stone Shiva lingam standing on a black yoni-peetha base inside a temple-like hall, its shaft carved with horizontal bands and marked with yellow and red powder. The yellow-stained basin around it suggests ritual bathing. In the foreground two small metal deity figures stand on a wooden stand beside a small oil lamp. Behind the lingam hang an orange cloth and a maroon curtain, with gold-toned ornate pillars on either side. A metal pot and plate sit nearby. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 17, 2024 10:43:32 a.m. with the location Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-17A photograph of a large dark stone Shiva lingam with a tall cylindrical shaft rising from a black yoni-pitha base, its surface carved with fine patterns and marked with red kumkum dots and a small yellow flower on top. Yellow turmeric-tinted water pools in the basin around it. In the foreground, a pair of small bronze deity figurines stand on a gold-coloured base beside a small oil lamp with flame. A yellow-gold tray sits at right, and gold-coloured ornamental doorway panels frame the background behind an orange cloth and a purple curtain. No people are visible. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jun. 17, 2024 10:43:04 a.m. and Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-17A dark black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni pedestal in a temple shrine, its surface smeared with yellow turmeric paste and marked with gold horizontal bands near the top. Saffron-coloured fabric hangs behind it, flanked by gold-framed niches holding small deity murtis, one in blue with a crown and another draped in green and red garlands. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on a small red stool at right. Scattered petals lie on the pedestal, and a timestamp in the corner reads Sep. 16, 2024 9:15:29 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a large black Shiva Linga standing on a black yoni pedestal against a red silk drape and gold-framed pillars. In front sit a bronze Nandi-like figure, a bronze sri yantra (shri chakra) on a base with a lit wick, a bronze bell and a small brass vessel with a lamp, all on a yellow-stained tiled platform. Two bronze statues stand: a bare-chested figure with a red tilak, and a figure in an orange shawl wearing a tall crown and holding a staff. Wet stains and vermilion marks dot the floor. A timestamp reads Nov. 10, 2025 9:37:50 a.m. with the location Pallipalayam, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2025-10-11Photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam rising from a large dark yoni-pitha basin inside a temple hall, with white flower petals scattered around its base. In front on a wooden table stand a gold-coloured standing male figure with a red tilak and a gold-coloured female figure in a green sari with red border holding a small vessel, flanking a golden shri yantra meru pyramid. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, and a brass tray stands to the right. Orange and gold drapes and a gold arch frame the background. Timestamp reads 26-Jan-2026 11:03:46 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2026-01-26A large black Shiva linga stands on a black yoni pedestal, its surface streaked with yellow turmeric-like abhishekam residue and marked with horizontal bands, with a small red flower placed on top and a red bindu-like spot on its side. Behind it hangs an orange cloth within an ornate gold arched frame carved with makara-like heads. To the left, colourful deity figures in pink and purple garments are visible, and a small pink stool sits on the right beside a maroon curtain. A timestamp and location overlay reads Jul. 29, 2024 6:27:56 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible in the scene.2024-07-29Photograph of a shrine interior with a large black Shiva Linga on a yellow-stained base in the upper centre, set against a red draped cloth and gold-carved frame. Below it on a gold platform stand two small bronze statues, a figure on the left with bare torso and one on the right in an orange saffron wrap, flanking a bronze yantra-like shrine piece with small offering vessels and incense sticks. A lit oil lamp sits on a white round table in the foreground with a black cup and a stick. A timestamp reads Nov. 10, 2025 9:48:46 a.m. Pallipalayam Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2025-10-11Photograph of a tall black stone lingam standing in a dark basin-shaped yoni pedestal inside a temple shrine. The lingam is streaked with yellow and reddish pigment, and a white flower petal rests at its base in the pooled yellow liquid. A small red dot marks the stone's side. Behind it, a gold-framed doorway, a green and white ceremonial umbrella, and deity figures dressed in pink and green cloth are visible. A yellow hose runs across the floor, and a timestamp reads 09-Feb-2026 11:07:17 am, Salem, KAILASA SALE. No people are visible.2026-02-09