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Photograph of three devotional murti figures displayed on a blue cloth in a temple setting. The left figure is a golden male murti in an orange dhoti-style garment with a green lower wrap, red and white garland, a maroon turban topped with yellow flowers, and a raised hand. The central item is a golden kalasha or pot-shaped vessel wrapped in white and pink garlands with a yellow flower crown and a jewelled ornament hanging in front. The right figure is a female murti in orange sari with green border, a tall jewelled black braid, orange-red garland and gold bangles, holding a small vessel. Brass plates with a lit oil lamp, a small shivalinga-like object and red flower petals sit in front. The scene is a murti arrangement with no living people visible; a green-garbed figure appears at the top left edge.

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A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a blue cloth with three figures and a lamp. Two standing gold-toned figures flank a central deity murti wrapped in white and pink garlands and a golden cloth, with a red hibiscus flower on top. The figure on the left wears an orange garland and a pink-and-purple skirt, and the figure on the right wears yellow silk, silver jewellery and a tall black braided hairstyle with a gold tassel. A small oil lamp burns in front of the central murti, with brass plates holding offerings. Orange and red drapes and gold ornamental panels are in the background. A timestamp reads Aug. 24, 2024 11:53:27 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-24A photograph of a shrine arrangement on an orange cloth in a temple-like hall. Three figures are shown: a central deity murti dressed in a magenta silk cloth with white and pink garlands, a red hibiscus flower on its head and a golden crown with jewels set before it; flanking the centre are two gilded standing figures, one at left in a pink sari-like cloth with orange garland and a turban-style headdress, and one at right in a pink cloth, golden bangles and a jewelled braided headdress. Brass plates hold yellow flowers and small brass lamps, and a lit oil lamp sits in front of the centre. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 21, 2024 10:37:32 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-21A photograph of a temple altar display set on a royal blue cloth with an orange cloth beneath. Two small figurines stand on white pedestals, the left one wearing a maroon turban with red plume, orange-and-white garland and green and maroon dress; the right one wears a black and silver turban with red plume, green garment and beaded necklaces. Between them stands a golden Shiva lingam with a coiled cobra hood and pearl and gold garlands, draped in green cloth. Brass and copper puja plates hold a small oil lamp, kumkum and a tiny figurine, and a large brass plate with carved decoration sits in the foreground. A timestamp reads Jul. 23, 2024 11:11:19 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-07-23Photograph 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.2024-08-25Photograph of a ritual arrangement on a blue silk cloth at a temple shrine. Two standing gold-painted deity figures in green brocade saris flank a central Shiva linga or murti draped with white and pink garlands, a pearl necklace and a jewelled ornament. The left figure wears a maroon turban with a yellow flower, the right figure wears a dark jewelled headdress and a red and green garland. Brass and copper plates hold a lit oil lamp, a pink plumeria flower, a small brass lamp and a small deity figure. Gold architectural panels and orange drapery are behind. A timestamp reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:08 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-25A 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.2024-11-08Photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with a magenta cloth covering a low table. Two standing deity murtis flank a central golden peetha-like throne draped in green fabric, adorned with a silver-and-jewelled crown, pearl strands and beaded necklaces. The murti on the right wears a teal and gold saree, a dark headdress with sparkling rhinestone bands and a long braid, orange and pink garlands, and bangles. The murti on the left wears a teal saree with red garlands. Brass plates hold yellow flowers, white jasmine and a small oil lamp is lit in front of the throne. Golden temple carvings and orange and maroon cloth form the backdrop. A timestamp reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:51:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-04-07Indoor 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.2024-02-08A photo of a devotional arrangement on a blue cloth in a temple setting. Three golden statues dressed in yellow silk stand on pedestals: the left figure holds one hand raised in blessing and wears an orange-and-white garland, the centre figure is a small deity murti draped in white and pink garlands with a red hibiscus on top, and the right figure has hands joined in prayer and a black crown-like headdress with a long beaded braid. A small golden figure in yellow stands on a copper plate with pink flower petals. An oil lamp with a lit flame and a copper plate holding pink petals and small brass items sit in the foreground. Statues are not counted as physical people.2024-08-16A photograph of a ritual display on a blue cloth-covered table with no people visible. Three figures stand in the centre: on the left a gilded statue in a maroon turban and pink dhoti with an orange-red garland and raised hand; in the centre a golden multi-hooded naga or Shiva-linga style form draped with pearl and gold necklaces and set on a pink cushion with a jewelled ornament; on the right a gilded statue in a black turban with rhinestone trim, pink sari-like garment and pink bangles holding a staff. In front, copper and brass plates hold oil lamps, white flowers and offerings, with a small brass lamp (deepam) in the middle. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 25, 2024 12:14:57 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. Background shows gold-painted panels and orange and green fabric.2024-07-25A 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.2024-11-08