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A photograph of a black Shiva Linga shrine inside a temple-style niche framed by an ornate gold arch with carved makara-like motifs. The linga is dressed with an orange cloth and a garment of green and gold brocade with silver ornamental necklaces, a white hibiscus flower on top, and a red hibiscus and white flowers at its base. Three white horizontal bands and a red bindi-like dot with white tripundra marks decorate its surface, with a red and white beaded necklace design. An orange draped cloth covers the platform in front. No people are visible in the scene, and blue-clad deity figures appear at the left edge.

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A photograph of a black stone Shivalinga, a deity murti of Lord Shiva, decorated for worship. It sits within an ornate gold-toned arched frame on an orange cloth, with white and yellow chrysanthemum garlands and red rose petals scattered around the base. The linga wears a white and striped red-orange cloth draped over its top, a jeweled ornament with pink and green stones, and a rudraksha mala at its base. Three white horizontal tripundra lines and red and white dot markings decorate its surface, and a maroon curtain hangs behind. No people are visible.2025-10-15A photograph of a Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed as a deity. The black lingam wears a white and maroon turban with jewelled ornaments, a red-stoned forehead band, and three horizontal white ash lines with a red dot. A green and white jewelled necklace covers its upper part, and a heavy silver floral garland hangs below. A yellow hibiscus flower and white petals rest in front. A maroon cloth with gold border and printed images of a seated deity and two bulls covers the base, on a white cloth. Behind are an orange drape, gold-framed niche and green-sari female figures, with an oil lamp at the lower edge. No people are visible.2025-11-25A dark stone Shivalinga is decorated for worship within a golden arched frame with a carved crown-like top. White and red flower garlands, yellow marigold-style flowers, and red roses adorn it. A white and striped orange-red cloth is draped over the top. A large jeweled necklace with pink, green and red stones hangs down the front, decorated with a pendant. Three horizontal white ash stripes and a red vertical mark with dots decorate the linga's face, and an orange cloth covers the base. No people are visible in the scene.2025-10-15A dark Shiva linga murti stands on a white draped platform inside a shrine. The linga is dressed with a white and multicoloured striped cloth wrapped around its top, a red flower on its crown, a brown beaded rudraksha-style mala, a gold and silver bead necklace, and a blue embroidered band at its base. A green and gold garment with embroidered decoration rests at its front, and a garland of gold beads surrounds the platform edge. Behind it is an ornate gold arched frame above an orange cloth backdrop, with lattice windows on the walls. A timestamp reads Jul. 15, 2024 12:14:08 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-15Photograph of a shivalinga decorated for worship inside a hall, set within an ornate gold arched frame. The black lingam is dressed with white and yellow marigold garlands, a red and white cloth wrapped at its top, and a gold necklace with a pink and white jewelled medallion. An orange silk cloth with gold border drapes the base and platform, with scattered yellow and red flowers. Lit oil lamps sit on the floor in front, and a small red cushion and a cup sit at the foreground. To the right, a framed printed portrait hangs on the wall showing a smiling man with long hair wearing a pink shawl and a white flower garland; the printed portrait is not a physical person. A white sign reading 'LASA SUR' is partially visible at the left edge.2025-10-15A black Shivalinga stands in a gilded arched niche with an orange cloth backdrop, dressed for worship. A gold and maroon brocade cloth wraps its top and a band encircles its base, with a grey-beaded rudraksha-style mala draped over it. A silver and white ornamental collar and a silver-embellished green cloth sit at the base, with a red flower below. The linga is set on a yellow draped platform, and a timestamp reads Jun 30, 2025 with Salem and Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-06-30A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam in a shrine niche, decorated for worship. It is draped with a pink flower garland, adorned with a silver and white jewelled necklace and a silver face-ornament with a red stone, and set on a rust-red cloth bordered with orange and green and gold zari. Yellow flowers and green leaves lie at its base. Beside it stands an ornate silver trident and a small drum. Behind it are ornate silver arched frames on a gold-tinged wall, with a black deity murti partly visible at right. No people are visible.2024-03-11KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/16/20222022-01-16A photograph of a black Shiva lingam dressed for worship, displayed on a white-draped platform in a gold-framed shrine niche with an orange backdrop. The lingam wears a white cloth wrap with a red and gold border, a silver-and-red tripundra-style band with a red centre, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. A blue and gold brocade base surrounds it, and a brown coir-like ring with yellow marigold blossoms and a red flower encircles the lingam. Its base is ringed with a green and gold jeweled border. Patterned tiles and a maroon curtain are visible at the sides, with a gold-bordered pillar. No people are visible. The lower right shows a timestamp reading Aug. 5, 2024 1:23:30 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-05-08A black Shiva Linga stands on a green draped platform inside a shrine with a gold-framed arch and orange backdrop. The linga is wrapped in a green cloth with a maroon and gold border and a maroon lower wrap, and marked with a white three-line tripundra and a red bindu. A rudraksha mala hangs over it, with a silver ornamental necklace at its base. Two dark deity murtis in pink and maroon garments stand to the left. No people are visible. Text on the image reads Apr. 22, 2025 7:46:06 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-22A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam set on a red and gold brocade cloth, decorated with a white jasmine garland, a yellow flower, a gold and jewelled mukha and a silver-and-pink ornament. Scattered red roses and green leaves lie at its base. Behind it hang a red silk backdrop and an ornate gold arched frame, and a dark metal deity figure stands at the right edge beside a silver pot and a garlanded silver vessel. The setting suggests a temple sanctum during a Padapuja ritual honouring the murti. No people are visible.2024-08-23KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/16/20222022-01-16