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A photograph of a temple shrine set-up with no people visible. In the centre sits a gold-and-blue ornamented deity form with a gold cobra-hood backdrop and flowers, flanked by two decorated standing figures in blue silk and jewelled garlands. A dark-skinned deity murti with four arms, pink garland and white turban stands in a gold arched niche behind an orange cloth. A green silk cloth covers the altar, holding brass plates with marigold petals, a lit oil lamp, brass bowls and red hibiscus flowers. Timestamp reads 26-Feb-2024 11:10:28 am, Salem.

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Photograph of an altar display inside a temple-like hall showing statues rather than living people. A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in an arched golden niche before an orange cloth backdrop, wearing a purple garment, pink and orange garlands, a white turban and a decorated cloth sash. Flanking the central shrine are two gold-toned statues of women draped in maroon silk with gold zari borders, one with a red hibiscus in her hair, the other holding a staff. A central gold kalasha-like vessel stands with a red hibiscus, pearl garland and a sequined rudraksha-style ornament. In front, a green cloth holds brass lamps, a lit oil lamp, copper plates with yellow cloth and offerings, and small decorative figures. A timestamp reads 24-Feb-2024 10:41:44 am, Salem.2024-02-24Indoor shrine scene with no living people present. A black stone deity murti of a four-armed figure in a pink garland and white turban stands in a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop. In front, two gold-faced utsava murtis in maroon silk with pearl and gem necklaces stand on pedestals, one holding a sword-like staff, both adorned with red hibiscus flowers. Between them sits a gold and jewelled kalasha-like vessel decorated with hibiscus and a garland, set on a maroon cloth. Brass plates with yellow flowers, a small oil lamp, and brass dishes sit on a green cloth in front.2024-02-24A photograph of a temple shrine displaying several decorated murti figures dressed in red and gold silk garments with jewelled necklaces and red hibiscus flowers on their heads. In the centre stands a golden shivalinga-style vessel draped with a jewelled ornament and a hibiscus flower. To the right, a standing figure holds a small golden ritual object. Before them on a green cloth are brass oil lamps lit with flames, white plumeria flowers, a small gold kalasha-shaped vessel and a copper plate with kumkum. A black stone deity murti decorated with a pink garland stands in an arched niche with an orange backdrop. A date and time stamp reads 27-Feb-2024 11:36:04 am Salem.2024-02-27Indoor shrine photograph showing a dark stone deity murti of a four-armed figure in blue cloth and red-and-white flower garland, behind an orange draped backdrop. In front stand golden statues dressed in red cloth with flower garlands and red hibiscus flowers: a smaller figure on the left with red tilak and orange-marigold garland, and a taller figure on the right holding a ring-shaped object, wearing a black crown with silver studs and a glittering tassel. A golden kalasha-like vessel draped in pink and orange marigold garlands sits at centre, with brass plates of marigold petals and a small brass lamp at the front. No living people visible. Timestamped Nov. 19, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-19A photograph of a temple shrine with no living people visible. A large black stone murti of a standing deity in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, adorned with white and red flower garlands, stands in a gold arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop. In front are two smaller gold-painted figures in pink silk garments with red hibiscus flowers, one with a crown. Central is a gold kalasha-like object draped in marigold and pink garlands, with red flowers at its base. A brass bell, copper cup, brass plates with white calla lilies and red flowers, and a small oil lamp sit on a red cloth in the foreground. A timestamp reads Oct. 24, 2024 10:30:54 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-24Photograph of a devotional altar with several murtis draped in orange and red silk garments, silver jewellery and garlands with red hibiscus flowers. Behind them stands a dark-skinned multi-armed deity murti with a pink garland, before an orange cloth backdrop and golden arch. In front, a golden shiva lingam-form with a large silver necklace and decorative jewellery sits on a green cloth beside a small brass lamp with a lit flame, a brass plate with white plumeria flowers, and a brass dish with a lit oil lamp. A small figure in orange garments sits on a copper plate with flowers. A timestamp in the corner reads 27-Feb-2024 11:36:12 am Salem.2024-02-27Indoor shrine photograph of a deity altar with no people visible. A dark stone murti of a standing deity in green and striped cloth and white-and-red flower garlands stands at back against an orange backdrop, with a golden arch behind. In front, three decorated metal figures stand on a blue brocade cloth: a gold figure with an orange turban and red-and-orange garland at left, a central silver kalasha-style vessel draped in white and red flower garlands with a red hibiscus, and a right figure in a blue and gold dhoti with jewelled black-and-white sleeves and a gold tassel. A lit oil lamp sits before the centre, with pink and yellow flower petals and a gold thali of flowers in the foreground. Timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:30:31 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-14A photograph of a temple shrine with no living people visible. Several statues stand on an orange cloth before a golden arched backdrop. A tall black deity murti in a blue and gold dhoti is garlanded with white and red flowers behind them. In front, a standing male figure in a brown and purple dress with a turban and red tilak holds a hand in blessing, a central seated figure wears a golden crown and a white and pink flower garland, and a female figure in a purple sari with gold border and a long braid decorated with beads and a yellow flower stands at right. Small brass lamps and white flower offerings sit on copper plates at their feet. A timestamp reads Sep. 16, 2024 1:05:14 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-16Photograph of a devotional altar display with three figures on a green cloth. Two standing figures flank a central golden shivalingam-like object with a cobra hood carved into it, draped in a teal and gold brocade cloth with a jewelled collar. The flanking figures wear teal and gold saris, pearl and gold necklaces, red bindis, and red hibiscus flowers in their headdresses. Small brass oil lamps (diyas) burn on copper and brass plates, and marigold petals and red hibiscus flowers are scattered across the altar. A timestamp reads 26-Feb-2024 11:10:14 am, Salem.2024-02-26Photo of a shrine arrangement with no people visible. A large black stone deity murti in white dhoti with a gold shawl, garlanded in white and red flowers, stands in a gilded arch backed by orange cloth. In front, two golden metallic figures in purple and gold silk, one with a flower-adorned crown, stand on pedestals beside a gilded kalasha-like vessel draped in multicolored flower garlands. Brass plates holding yellow flowers and small oil lamps sit before them. A timestamp reads Nov. 5, 2024 12:36:50 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-04-11A photograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. A tall black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in an arched niche with an orange backdrop, dressed in a blue garment and garlanded with red and white flower necklaces, holding a conch and discus. In front, two smaller metal-faced murtis in blue and pink silk sit on a green cloth with a central garland and a yellow hibiscus. Brass plates hold yellow flowers, a brass bell, a conch shell, a kalasha-style vessel and a lit oil lamp on an orange cloth, used for puja and abhishekam. A pink and yellow garlanded figure stands at right beside a golden pillar and a painted cow image on a maroon panel. A timestamp reads Nov. 16, 2024 1:10:28 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-16Photo of a temple puja arrangement with three small dolls or murtis dressed in blue embroidered garments with silver jewellery and red hibiscus flowers on their heads, standing on a green cloth. The central figure is a brass pot with a coiled cobra hood, adorned with a hibiscus and a garland. Oil lamps, brass plates with marigold petals, a small copper cup and a bowl of kumkum sit in front. A brass tray holds two ornate sandal-like pieces decorated with yellow flowers. Behind is a gold lotus pedestal and an orange drape. No people are visible.2024-02-26