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A photograph of a small altar arrangement on a magenta cloth in a temple-like setting. Three golden statues dressed in yellow silk saris with jewelled necklaces stand at the centre and sides, with red hibiscus flowers placed on their heads. The central figure is a tall golden shivalinga-style form wrapped in yellow cloth, with a silver-bead garland and a hibiscus on top. A brass plate holds an oil lamp surrounded by red roses, with smaller brass plates holding flowers and a lamp nearby. A golden wall and orange drape form the background. A timestamp reads Jun. 9, 2024 in the lower right. The statues are figures and deity murti; no people are visible.

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A 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.2024-06-14A photograph of three decorated figures on a blue cloth-covered altar in a Salem, Tamil Nadu setting. Two standing murti figures wear yellow garments, red and white garlands, and red hibiscus flowers in their turbans and hair. Between them, a golden pedestal bears a large yellow hibiscus flower, pearl strands and a beaded jewelled panel. A small oil lamp burns on a copper plate in front, with a copper tray holding brass items at left and a small figure with gold tinsel at right. An orange cloth hangs in the background. A timestamp reads Aug. 3, 2024 11:15:49 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-02-08A photograph of three gilded figurines on a magenta cloth in a temple or shrine setting. On the left stands a male figure in a maroon turban with a red tilak and a gold necklace, one hand raised in blessing. In the centre a golden kalasha-like form with a cobra-hood top, draped in green cloth and garlanded, has a red hibiscus flower on its crown and a silver and beaded necklace. On the right a female figure wears a green sari, a jewelled high chignon with a long braid, and holds a small object. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick sits in front centre, with a small copper plate of vibhuti or kumkum at left and a decorated tray at right. A timestamp reads Jun. 16, 2024 11:14:44 a.m. and Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-16A photograph of three golden statues on a green draped table in an indoor shrine. The central figure is a deity murti under a golden cobra hood, garlanded with pink, orange and red flower garlands and topped by a yellow hibiscus, set before a brass plate. Flanking statues on the left and right wear yellow silk garments, red and white garlands and jewelled necklaces, with a decorative cloth and red flower on the right statue's headdress. Brass plates holding red flowers and a small brass lamp sit in front, and an orange cloth hangs behind. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 26, 2024, 2:19 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-11-26A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement on a magenta cloth. Three golden-painted statues stand together: a male figure in a green dhoti and brown turban at left, a central shivalinga-style lingam wrapped in green cloth, a red hibiscus flower and a golden cobra hood, and a female figure in a green sari with jeweled crown, rhinestone-studded braid and a tall plate of offerings at right. A brass oil lamp burns in front, with a brass plate of offerings at the left edge. A standing black deity statue with multiple arms and green garment stands in the background against an orange drape. The image carries a timestamp of Jun. 16, 2024 11:14:19 a.m. and the caption Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-16A 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.2024-08-24A photograph of a temple altar set on a red cloth, showing three gilded metal deity figures dressed in orange silk and teal-green lower garments, each adorned with necklaces, a red hibiscus flower on the head, and one with a tall dark headpiece. The central figure sits behind a golden naga-hooded pedestal with a garland. In front are a jeweled crown, a small pink deity murti, brass plates with offerings, a lit oil lamp and a golden kalasha-style lamp. A large brass tray with flowers lies in the foreground. No people are visible; the figures are statues, so no a person candidate is present.2025-07-18A photo of a devotional arrangement on a blue cloth in a temple setting. Three golden statues dressed in yellow silk stand on pedestals: the left figure holds one hand raised in blessing and wears an orange-and-white garland, the centre figure is a small deity murti draped in white and pink garlands with a red hibiscus on top, and the right figure has hands joined in prayer and a black crown-like headdress with a long beaded braid. A small golden figure in yellow stands on a copper plate with pink flower petals. An oil lamp with a lit flame and a copper plate holding pink petals and small brass items sit in the foreground. Statues are not counted as physical people.2024-08-16A photograph of a ritual display on a blue cloth with gold and zari border. Two golden statues in yellow dhoti-like garments with green and gold borders stand on pedestals, the left one in a maroon turban with a red hibiscus and red garland, the right one in a black turban with a red hibiscus and draped beaded and red-flower garlands. Between them stands a gold-toned cobra-hooded Shiva lingam decorated with a yellow hibiscus, pearl and gold chains, a jewelled plate and beaded bands. In front are a copper plate holding a small brass lingam, a brass oil lamp burning with a flame, and a small figure on a plate at the right. The statues are deity murti or devotional figures, not people.2024-02-08A 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.2024-02-27Photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple shrine. Three figures stand on the cloth: two statues on the left and right wear blue and gold brocade garments with red hibiscus flowers on their headwear, and between them a gold-toned shivalinga-style form is draped in gold chains and a red hibiscus, set against a gold base with a jeweled crown-like ornament. In front are brass and copper plates holding a lit oil lamp, small ritual objects and a small figure. Behind them are gold-toned pillars, an orange cloth backdrop and a green-draped figure at the left edge. No living people are visible. The lower-right corner carries a timestamp reading Jun. 22, 2024 1:32:36 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-22Indoor temple scene showing three decorated figures on a magenta cloth, arranged before a golden wall and draped orange fabric. On the left stands a male figure in a maroon turban with a red tilak, wearing a red and white flower garland, an orange dhoti-style garment with green and gold border, and a raised hand. In the centre is a golden kalasha-like vessel decorated with a pearl garland, a red hibiscus flower, silver beaded necklaces and an ornate jewelled medallion at its base. On the right stands a female figure in an orange sari with green and gold border, wearing a black hair braid adorned with silver stones, a garland, and holding a small cup. Brass plates with a flame lamp, flowers and a small figurine sit in front. A timestamp reads Jul. 18, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-18