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A 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.

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A 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.2024-11-08Indoor 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.2024-12-09Photograph 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.2024-08-25Three decorated figures stand on a blue and gold patterned cloth in an indoor shrine. The two outer figures are standing statues dressed in gold and red brocade garments with red borders, adorned with garlands of red, orange and white flowers, red bindu marks on their faces, and yellow flowers in their headwear; the figure on the right holds a long black rod or staff with silver studs. The central figure is a seated or standing murti draped with a white and pink garland, with a large red hibiscus flower on top and a jewelled gold and red crown-like ornament at its base. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with copper plates holding yellow marigold petals and pink petals nearby. A gold-coloured wall and draped orange and magenta fabric form the background. The image has a visible timestamp reading Sep. 11, 2024 11:06:18 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-09Photograph 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 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.2024-08-24Photograph 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.2024-05-08A 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.2024-12-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing three metal murti figures on a magenta cloth. The figure on the left is a standing male statue in maroon dress with gold patterning, holding a ceremonial object and wearing an orange-red garland. The central figure is a seated or pedestal form draped in maroon cloth with gold patterning, wearing pearl and gold necklaces, a jewelled ornament, and a silver-bead collar. The figure on the right is a female statue in maroon sari with gold borders, wearing a white flower crown, red garland, jewelled belt and holding a small vessel. Brass plates hold oil lamps, flowers and vermilion offerings. A dark deity murti with garlands stands in the background against an orange and gold backdrop. A timestamp reads Jul. 6, 2024 12:34:35 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-07A photograph of a devotional tableau on a blue brocade cloth in a temple-like hall with an orange backdrop. Center stands a golden cobra-hooded shivalingam-style form draped with pearl and gold necklaces and a jeweled crown. Left, a gilded figure in a maroon-and-gold patterned garment and brown turban with red tilak and a flower garland stands with palms raised. Right, a gilded figure in a maroon sari with a long black braid decorated with rhinestones holds a hand to the face. In front, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a brass plate, with a small brass plate of offerings at left and a small tray with a figure in orange cloth at right. A timestamp reads Jul. 27, 2024 12:22:34 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-07-27Photograph 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 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.2024-09-21