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A photograph of a dark black Shivalinga, the lingam form of Lord Shiva, shown in a temple interior with no people visible. The lingam is dressed with a bright green cloth wrapped as a turban-like covering on its top, and decorated with a garland of orange, yellow, red and purple flowers draped down its sides, white and pink flowers placed on it, and a silver necklace at its base. Its base is wrapped in a red cloth band. Beneath it, a green cloth covers the platform, with a maroon cloth bearing an image of a seated deity murti with a golden border. A brass lamp and small ornaments sit on a wooden stand beside it, and a metal pot and drum are visible in the background against a golden framed doorway. A timestamp reads Oct. 14, 2024 1:42:43 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a black Shiva lingam dressed for worship inside a plain room. The lingam wears a green cloth wrapped around its top, a red band at its base, a garland of red, purple, yellow and white flowers, and a brown fibrous collar with a white and flower adornment. Plumeria and hibiscus flowers are placed on it, and white horizontal tripundra lines are painted on its face. It sits on a green cloth-covered platform draped with a maroon cloth bearing a printed deity and bull motif with gold border. Brass and steel vessels, a gold-framed doorway and a lattice window are visible in the background. No people are present. A timestamp reads Oct. 14, 2024 1:46:12 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-10-14A decorated Shiva lingam is the central subject, standing on a green-draped platform in a plain indoor room. The black lingam wears a green cloth wrap with gold trim, a red hibiscus and white plumeria flowers, and a garland of orange, purple and red flowers draped around it. A white horizontal tripundra marking with a red dot is painted on its face, and a silver-and-brass ornament hangs at its base. A brown cloth with a gold border and a printed deity image hangs at the front. No people are visible.2024-10-14Photograph of a dressed black shivalingam on a green-draped altar inside a temple-like hall. The lingam wears a green turban-like cloth, red and white bands, a garland of purple, red, orange and yellow flowers, and white flower offerings; a large silver-coloured base sits beneath it with an orange-red decorative element. The altar front is a maroon cloth with a gold border and a printed image of a seated deity flanked by two recumbent bulls. A small standing deity murti with a garland and a red hibiscus flower stands on a low wooden stand to the right. A gold arched doorway with carved lion-like motifs frames the background, with an orange cloth behind, a maroon curtain and metal vessels nearby. No people are visible.2024-10-14Photograph of a black Shiva lingam decorated for worship, standing on a green cloth-draped platform. The lingam wears a green turban-like cloth with a red hibiscus and white flower on top, a red band around its base, and a silver-and-white tripundra mark with a red centre. Garlands of orange, purple, red and white flowers hang around it, with white plumeria and frangipani blossoms placed at the front. Silver bead necklaces and a brown fibrous ornament frame the base. Behind it stand decorated deity figures in colourful sari-like garments and a gold-framed doorway. A timestamp reads Oct. 14, 2024 1:46:21 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-14A photograph of a dark black lingam decorated for worship, placed on a green cloth-covered platform. The lingam is wrapped in a bright green silk cloth with gold border, with a red cloth band around its base. Strings of red, purple, orange and white flower garlands drape over it, with white plumeria and a red hibiscus on top, and a white flower at its middle. Brown fibrous garlands and a silver-and-white beaded necklace adorn the lower portion, and a silver three-striped horizontal marking with a red stone sits on its face. Behind it are gold-embossed panels and an orange backdrop, with a timestamp reading Oct. 14, 2024 1:42:24 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu in the corner. No people are visible.2024-10-14A photograph of a dressed Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, with no people visible. The black lingam wears a green cloth wrap and a green turban-like covering, horizontal white tripundra markings, a red band near its base, and garlands of purple, red, orange and white flowers. Flowers are placed at its base and on its front. Decorated metal and clay figures stand on an orange cloth in front, including a figure in green with gold ornaments and a green-clad figure with a black cap and mala. A brass oil lamp burns on a plate in front, with offering plates nearby. Behind is an arched golden frame with a orange backdrop, a purple curtain and a pale wall with lattice openings. A timestamp in the corner reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:42:50 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-15A dressed Shiva lingam stands at the centre of a temple shrine, draped with a green cloth wrapped around its top and decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and white flowers. A white three-striped tripundra marks its face. A deep gold arched frame with an orange backdrop surrounds it. In front, small brass and metal figures in green dress and garlands stand on an orange cloth, with a brass oil lamp, offering plates with flowers and a brass kalasha-style vessel. A timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:43:12 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible in the scene.2024-10-15A dark black Shivalinga is dressed for worship at the centre of the frame, wrapped in a green and pink striped cloth with a maroon and gold patterned cloth, adorned with red hibiscus flowers, orange and turquoise garlands, and silver beaded necklaces, with a three-striped white tripundra marking on its face. It stands on a green draped platform with a maroon panel showing a deity seated in a shrine flanked by two animals. Two brass oil lamps burn beside it. In the foreground are brass plates with flowers and offerings, and a small brass oil lamp. Behind are a gold-framed niche, a small figurine on a wooden stand, and a curtain. No people are visible.2024-09-23A photograph of a temple shrine dressed for Shiva worship. The central black Shivalinga is wrapped in a green cloth turban, decorated with a tripundra mark, a red-and-purple flower garland, white flowers and a ring of rudraksha-like beads. Below it, the base is covered in green fabric and a maroon cloth bearing a painted image of a bull, Nandi. In front stand small brass and painted figurines of deities dressed in green garments with garlands, flanked by brass plates holding flowers and offerings and a brass lamp. An orange cloth covers the altar step. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:42:53 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-15A photograph of a decorated black Shiva lingam in an indoor temple hall. The lingam wears a green turban-like cloth with a pink flower on top, a brown rudraksha-style bead garland wrapped around it, and white three-striped tripundra markings with a red dot. It sits on a teal silk-draped platform with a maroon panel showing bulls and a seated deity image, and is adorned with silver and shell-like necklaces and a red hibiscus. Nearby on the right are small decorated figures, brass vessels, drums and a stool. No people are visible.2024-08-07A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam shrine indoors. The black lingam, with three horizontal white lines marked on its face and a green cloth wrapped around its top, stands on a green draped platform with a maroon panel bearing gold temple and bull motifs. Garlands of red, purple and orange flowers hang around it and white flower petals are scattered on the base. In front are brass and gold ritual plates holding oil lamps, flowers, and small offerings, and a gold-toned metal figure with a blue garment and flower garland stands at left. Behind the shrine are dark deity figures with garlands and a gold arched frame. The timestamp reads Oct. 14, 2024 1:42:08 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-14Photograph of a black Shivalingam dressed for worship, set on a bright green cloth-draped platform in front of an orange backdrop and an ornate gold carved frame. The lingam wears a green and pink patterned silk cloth wrapped around its top, a brown rudraksha mala coiled around it, silver beaded necklaces, and a white three-striped tripundra with a red centre marked on its face. Red hibiscus flowers and garlands with orange, teal and red tassels adorn its base and sides. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Sep. 23, 2024 1:34:01 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-23