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Photograph of a devotional arrangement on a magenta cloth with three gold-toned figures in red garments: two standing images flanking a central golden yoni-lingam or Shiva-linga form draped in pearl and bead necklaces. Red hibiscus flowers adorn the figures, one standing figure wears a dark turban with a red flower and holds a rudraksha-style mala, and the other wears a dark headdress and braided hair. Before them on a brass plate are two ornate golden sandal-shaped objects with pink flowers and small golden lamp-like pieces, plus a brass cup with petals. Orange and gold cloth hangs in the background. Timestamp reads Jul. 8, 2024 Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple-like hall. Three decorated figures stand or sit on a pink-draped platform: two adorned standing figures in red and maroon sarees with red hibiscus flowers in their dark turbans, and a central gold-and-silver adorned form with a red hibiscus, draped in pink cloth. Brass plates hold small lamps and an oil lamp, and a large brass tray in front holds two ornate silver-patterned sandal-like pieces scattered with pink rose petals. A brass pot and bell are at the lower left. A timestamp reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:23:48 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-23A shrine arrangement on a magenta cloth covered platform. Two standing figures flank a central golden murti. The left figure wears a red-and-gold garment, a dark turban with a red hibiscus and a gold necklace. The central deity murti is draped in red cloth with a gold necklace, silver beaded collar and a red hibiscus on top, with an ornate golden crown-like headpiece in front. The right figure wears a red garment with silver jewellery and a black-and-white beaded garland, with a red hibiscus atop a turban. Brass and gold trays hold rose petals and small lamps. In the foreground, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornately engraved golden sandals with a red hibiscus decoration, surrounded by pink petals. A brass bell and a brass vessel sit at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-06-23A photograph of an altar display with no living people visible. Three gilded statues stand on a magenta cloth: the left and right figures are standing attendant or devotee figures in red dhoti-like cloth with gold jewellery and red hibiscus flowers in their headdresses; the centre is a gold-toned sculpted form with a raised hood-like crown, draped in red cloth, garlanded with gold chains and hibiscus, with a brass kalasha-style vessel in front. Brass plates hold rose petals and a small lamp. In the foreground a large brass tray holds two small decorated figures, rose petals and green leaves. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 14, 2024 10:40:29 a.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No identifiable a person depiction is visible.2024-06-14Photograph 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 temple worship arrangement with no people visible. Three figures stand on a magenta cloth: a gilded standing figure on the left, a central seated figure with a pearl necklace, and a standing figure on the right with a black cap studded with rhinestones. All three wear orange and gold brocade garments and red hibiscus flowers. Before them are copper plates with oil lamps, yellow flowers, a brass plate of gilded sandals, a copper bowl of water with flower petals, and a bowl of jaggery. The wall behind is gold-toned and there is a orange cloth in the background. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 2, 2024 11:36:31 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-01-07A photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple setting. Two standing gold-toned figures flank a central Shiva lingam-form image wrapped in maroon silk with gold-brocade borders. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban with a pink flower, a red and orange garland, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right holds a sprig, wears layered red and white garlands and a white flower crown, and has a long jeweled braid. The central lingam is draped in pearl and gold necklaces, a silver bead collar and a crown ornament. Brass plates hold oil lamps, vibhuti, kumkum and pink flowers. A timestamp reads Jul. 6, 2024 12:34:30 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-06-07A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a red cloth in a temple-like setting. Three gold-toned standing figures dressed in pink and gold garments with jewelled ornaments and hibiscus flowers stand behind the altar, with a shaped gold vessel draped in purple and a small gold stand between them. Two lit oil lamps with gold kalasha-style tops flank a large brass plate holding a pair of ornately engraved gold sandals decorated with pink flower petals. Scattered petals lie on the blue cloth, and a bronze bowl sits at the lower edge. No people are visible.2025-04-07A photograph of a ritual display in a temple-like room showing three figures on a magenta cloth: two standing statues in orange and teal-green garments with garlands, flanked by a central shivalinga-like murti decorated with pearl and bead garlands, a red hibiscus flower, and a silver crown. The statues wear turbans and jewelled adornments. In front, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate brass paduka sandals decorated with flowers and leaves, with a small yellow flower and green leaves placed on them. A brass kalasha-like vessel and a tall brass oil lamp stand nearby, with small brass lamps and offerings on plates. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 18, 2024 10:46:50 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-18A photograph of a small shrine altar with three figures dressed in pink silk with gold borders: two standing figures flank a central gold-coloured deity murti or sacred object wrapped in a garland of orange, yellow and pink marigold flowers. The left figure wears a red turban and orange-red garland, the right figure wears a black and white decorated headdress and a long braid with a pearl necklace. Brass lamps and plates sit on an orange cloth, and a large brass tray holds gold-toned ornate sandals decorated with red stones and yellow flowers. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Nov. 2, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu, which does not match the page date.2024-01-11Photograph of a puja arrangement on a green cloth with an orange cloth below. Two standing metal figures in red and gold brocade saris flank a central golden shivalinga-style vessel draped with a gold garland and topped with a yellow hibiscus flower. Brass lamps with figures sit at the corners, a brass plate holds a pair of ornate gold sandals or padukas decorated with flowers, and a brass kalasha-like vessel stands near a bowl of red kumkum. Timestamp reads Apr. 13, 2025 12:31:23 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-13Photograph of three decorated figures on a magenta cloth in a temple-like room with orange and gold drapery behind. Two standing figures in red silk saris with red hibiscus flowers in their hair flank a central golden kalasha-like pot-shaped form draped in red cloth, adorned with gold necklaces, beaded silver garlands and a jewelled ornament. The figure on the right wears layered jewellery and bangles and carries a jewelled black braid. Brass plates in front hold rose petals, a small oil lamp and a golden lamp stand. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:24:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. These are statues or murtis rather than physical people.2024-06-23A photograph of a home or temple altar display with no people visible. Three gilded standing murtis dressed in pink and silver-patterned garments with garlands and red hibiscus flowers stand on a red cloth. In front, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate silver-engraved sandals with flowers and small brass lamps. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the arrangement, and a smoky haze drifts across the scene. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 5, 2025 10:38:53 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-07