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Photograph 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.

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Photograph 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.2024-06-23Photograph 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.2024-08-07A photograph of decorated deity murti and ritual objects on a magenta cloth. At center is a golden cobra-hooded serpent sculpture draped in red silk, adorned with a gold necklace, silver beaded collar, jeweled ornament and a red hibiscus flower on its hood. Flanking it on the left is a gold-painted female figure in a red sari with gold jewelry and a red bindi, and on the right a female figure in a red sari with a black jeweled braid, silver necklaces, red bangles and a hibiscus flower in her hair. In the foreground are a brass tray with small silver-toned items, a brass oil lamp, and a small brass pedestal on a plate. A timestamp reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:23:56 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-23A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a magenta cloth in a temple shrine. Three gilded statues stand in the centre: a figure on the left wearing a red cloth and gold necklace with a red hibiscus on its head, a central Shiva lingam with a gold hooded cobra canopy, a red cloth and beaded garland, and a figure on the right in a red sari with a black and silver-studded headdress, a red flower, and silver necklaces. In front stand a brass plate with a small lamp and red petals, a gold oil lamp with a flame on a plate, and a plate with a red flower. A gold and orange backdrop and a gold pillar sit behind. No living people are visible.2024-06-14Photograph of a shrine arrangement on a green silk cloth showing three golden statues in red garments, the central one a Shiva-lingam-like form with a cobra hood behind it, draped in orange, pink and green marigold garlands with hibiscus flowers. The left statue wears a red dhoti and orange-and-white garland and holds a hand raised in blessing; the right statue wears a red sari with a long black braid and rhinestone ornaments. Brass plates hold marigold flowers, a small lamp and a small deity murti, and a brass aarti-style lamp stand with a crown and yellow flower sits in front. Timestamp overlay reads Nov. 19, 2024 1:22:39 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-19A 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 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 a shrine arrangement on a green cloth in a temple setting. Two standing gold-coloured metal figures flank a central shivalinga-style form draped in red and gold silk; the left figure wears a dark turban and the right has a black head covering with rhinestone bands, both adorned with red hibiscus flowers and layered necklaces. The central lingam-like form has a silver-beaded base, jewelled ornaments and a hibiscus on top. Brass plates hold lit oil lamps, white frangipani blossoms, a kumkum-marked offering and a small brass lamp stand. The timestamp reads 27-Feb-2024 11:35:59 am, Salem. No people are visible.2024-02-27A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement showing golden statues of devotees in red dhoti-style garments with flower garlands, one with hands folded in namaskar and a red hibiscus flower on the head. Between them stands a golden deity murti or sacred emblem draped with a pink, orange and green flower garland and gold chains. In front on a green cloth sit small brass plates holding marigold flowers and a brass lamp, and a small silver figure with a flower on another plate. The scene is decorated with marigolds, hibiscus and a timestamp reading Nov. 19, 2024 1:22:44 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-19A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a green cloth. Three gilded statues dominate: on the left a male figure with a red tilak and a flower in hand, in a red and gold brocade dhoti-style garment and a jewelled necklace; on the right a female figure with bangles, red-and-gold brocade sari and a flower; in the centre a golden cobra hood with a yellow hibiscus flower over a coiled gold lingam-like form draped in red-gold brocade and garlands. In the foreground stand brass plates with a small oil lamp and a small brass figure, and a jewelled ornament with pearl strings. A timestamp reads Apr. 13, 2025 12:31:31 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-13Photograph of a shrine arrangement with three figures on a green cloth. Two standing gold-and-white statues in orange robes flank a central golden cobra-hooded deity murti or lingam-form with a garland of marigolds and pink flowers and red hibiscus on top. The left statue wears a purple turban with a red hibiscus and a garland; the right statue wears a black embellished headdress with a red hibiscus and a long jewelled sash. Brass oil lamps and a silver ritual vessel with a small silver deity figure sit in front. A timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:47:04 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu, with index number 47.2025-02-15A photograph of a shrine arrangement showing three standing statues dressed in orange garments and garlands. The two outer statues wear orange cloth with gold borders, red and white garlands, pearl necklaces, and turbans topped with red hibiscus flowers; one holds a hand near its chest. The central object is a gold-toned Shiva lingam with a hooded metal cover, draped in pink, orange and yellow marigold garlands and a hibiscus. Gold plates with oil lamps, a small gold crown-shaped image and a green silk cloth lie in front. A photographic timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:47:02 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu, Index number 46. No living people are visible.2025-02-15