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Photograph of a shrine with three black stone deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and silk garments. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white turban, a jeweled necklace and holds a trident-like spear. The murti on the left wears a green and gold skirt and the one on the right wears a magenta and gold skirt, both with crowns and garlands. An orange cloth backdrop and gold arch frame the shrine. In front are small decorated figurines, brass plates with offerings, a small kalasha-type vessel, oil lamps on stands and a colourful floor kolam. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 and Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a shrine with three dark murti figures before an orange backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure, holding a spear-like trident, wears a white turban, white dhoti, a richly jewelled sash, a flower garland and ornate necklaces. Female figures flank him, the left in a green and gold skirt with a blue and orange garland and the right in a magenta and gold skirt with a green and orange garland, both wearing crowns and jewellery. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, small offerings and a brass plate with turmeric and kumkum sit at the base, and a colourful kolam decorates the floor. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 6:42:43 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02A photograph of a shrine with three black stone murtis under an orange draped backdrop framed by gold arch. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white crown, a green and red garland, a spear-like staff rests against it and a silver necklace. The two flanking murtis wear long skirts, the left green and gold, the right purple and gold, with blue and orange garlands and crowns. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, a small lit flame sits before the central altar, and brass plates hold offerings. Floor has yellow and red kolam designs. No people are visible. A camera timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 6:42:38 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02A photograph of a shrine with three dark-stone deity murtis standing under a gilded arch with an orange cloth backdrop. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white and silver crown, a silver necklace and a garland of orange and green flowers, and holds a staff. Flanking murtis wear green and gold and magenta and gold skirts with blue and orange garlands and silver crowns. Offerings sit on wooden stands in front: small decorated figures, brass plates, a bowl, a small lamp and marigold petals. Brass oil lamps stand lit on both sides, and a colourful floor kolam decorates the ground. No people are visible.2025-03-02A photograph of a shrine niche with a gilded arch and orange cloth backdrop holding three dark murti figures. The central figure wears white dhoti-style cloth, a white and silver headdress and a decorated silver-embroidered shawl, with garlands of orange and yellow flowers. The two flanking figures wear tall silver crowns, blue and orange garlands, and green and magenta pleated skirts with gold borders. Brass oil lamps burn in front, with a brass plate holding offerings, a small bowl, and small metal figurines on a wooden stand. A kolam of yellow and red lines decorates the floor. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 and Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02A photograph of a temple shrine in an arched golden niche with an orange backdrop. Three black stone deity murtis stand on pedestals: the central figure wears a white dhoti with gold border, a red and gold shawl, a white and red turban, a silver spear-tipped staff, and garlands; the flanking figures wear pink and magenta saris with silver crowns, necklaces and pink flowers. In front stand brass oil lamps, a small brass kalasha-style lamp on a wooden platform, and pink flower petals scattered on a patterned floor with painted kolam designs. A date stamp in the corner reads Jul. 11, 2024 11:00:59 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-07A photograph of a shrine with three black stone deity murtis set against an orange and gold backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a silver crown, a white shawl edged in silver, and holds a silver spear-like vel; garlands of orange and green flowers and a white flower adorn it. The two flanking murtis wear blue skirts with colourful pleats, blue crowns and orange flower garlands. Small brass oil lamps stand on either side on a patterned floor, and small figures in pink and white sit at the base of the platform with marigold offerings. No people are visible. The bottom right carries a camera timestamp overlay.2025-01-19A photograph of three black stone or metal deity murtis decorated for worship in a shrine with a gold-framed arch and orange backdrop. The central figure wears a white turban with a red cloth, white and gold dhoti, a red and gold shawl with jewelled embroidery, and carries a tall trident-like staff; the two flanking figures wear pink sarees with gold borders, pearl and silver necklaces and silver crowns with pink turbans. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a wooden platform in front holds small figurines, a brass lamp and scattered pink flower petals on a floor with white and yellow kolam designs. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 11, 2024 11:46:57 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-07A photograph of a shrine with three black stone deity murtis standing before an orange backdrop inside a gold arched frame. The central murti wears a white and silver headdress, an orange dhoti with silver border and a long silver-edged shawl, and holds a tall silver spear-like staff; a marigold and rose garland hangs at its neck. The two flanking murtis wear crowns, blue and rainbow-hued skirts, marigold garlands and silver necklaces. Small brass oil lamps stand on either side and three small figures in pink and white dress stand in front. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 19, 2025 12:53:06 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-01-19A photograph of three black-stone deity murtis standing in a gilded arched shrine niche with an orange satin backdrop. The central murti wears a white and red crown, an orange dhoti, a gold-bordered shawl and a red-and-gold medallion necklace, and holds a tall staff. The two flanking female murtis wear teal and maroon skirts, white pearl necklaces and silver crowns, and hold ritual objects. Small silver utsava murtis stand on a low wooden platform in front, and the floor is decorated with yellow and red kolam designs. A timestamp reads Jun. 29, 2024 10:10:58 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-29Photograph of a shrine interior with a gold-framed arch backed by orange cloth. Central black stone deity murti wears a white dhoti, white turban-like headdress, jewelled gold armbands and a trident-like staff, flanked by two black stone female deity murtis in pink and magenta sarees with silver crowns and necklaces. Below sits a gold-plated display with two standing gold figures, one in an orange shawl holding a red flower, and a white-and-gold shri yantra with a flower on top. A small brass plate holds a black lingam-like stone with offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and floor kolam patterns are drawn in yellow and white. No living people are visible. Timestamp reads Apr. 3, 2025 10:05:52 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-03-04A photograph of three dark-stone deity murtis installed on a platform before an orange cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central murti wears a white and gold turban, a yellow shawl with maroon border, white dhoti, a silver-and-pearl necklace and a long staff. The murti on the left holds a small ritual object and wears a green and gold skirt with a blue and orange garland; the murti on the right wears a purple and gold skirt and a garland. Three small metal figures stand on a wooden stand in front. Rangoli-style floral patterns in yellow and red decorate the floor. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 21, 2025 10:59:45 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-02-21A photograph of a shrine with three dark black murti statues in an ornate gold arched niche against an orange backdrop. The central murti wears an orange-gold dhoti, a white turban, a gold shawl edged with silver embroidery, a spear-like vel in hand, and garlands of orange and green flowers with a rudraksha-style necklace. The two flanking murtis wear blue and teal skirts, silver crowns, silver necklaces and garlands of marigolds. Small brass oil lamps and small figurines in pink and purple sit in front on a tiled floor. Flowers and a blue-patterned floor cloth are visible. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Jan. 19, 2025 12:52:39 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-19