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A photograph of a small ritual display on a blue cloth in front of a golden wall. Three statues stand on pedestals: a figure on the left with a maroon turban, an orange and white flower garland, a pink and yellow garment and palms raised; a central yoni-shaped or pillar-like form draped in yellow cloth with a white and pink garland, a red hibiscus flower and a jewelled ornament, with a lit oil lamp in front; and a figure on the right in a black embellished headdress and braid, wearing a yellow and pink sari, bangles and a beaded necklace. Brass plates hold small offerings, and an oil lamp burns in a brass dish. A timestamp reads Aug. 24, 2024 11:52:45 a.m.

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A 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 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 a small shrine arrangement on a blue cloth-covered platform. Two standing figurines flank a central object: the left figurine wears a maroon turban, orange-red garland, pink and gold garment and has red tilak marks; the right figurine wears a black and silver-studded turban, red and white garlands, a yellow garment with pink border and gold bangles. The central object is a golden kalasha-like vessel draped with white and red flower garlands, a red hibiscus on top, a jewelled ornament at its base and a small lit oil lamp in front. Small brass dishes hold lamps and offerings. In the foreground a large engraved brass plate holds a pair of ornate golden paduka-style sandals decorated with yellow and pink flowers and small gold lamps. A timestamp reads Aug. 24, 2024 11:52:48 a.m. in the lower right.2024-08-24Indoor 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.2024-07-18A photograph of a ritual display with no living people visible. Central is a golden kalasha-like vessel or peetha wrapped in a garland of yellow, orange and pink flowers, topped with a yellow hibiscus, set on a silver-rimmed base. Flanking it are two standing figures in magenta garments: at left a male figure wearing a red garland and a pink turban, and at right a female figure with a black braid decorated with silver studs, holding a small cup and wearing layered necklaces and an orange garland. In front, an ornate gold deity murti sits in a small arched shrine within a silver dish, a lit oil lamp burns on a gold tray, and a small magenta-clad figure rests on a platter with a yellow flower. An orange cloth covers the altar, and a gold ceremonial plate and a brass implement sit at the lower edge. The figures appear to be statues rather than people.2024-10-26Photograph of a devotional altar draped with a blue cloth showing three gilded metal deity murti in green silk garments. The central figure is a cobra-hooded linga-like form adorned with a white and pink floral garland, a jeweled ornament and red hibiscus flowers. Flanking figures wear garlands, bangles, red flowers and turbans, and one stands on a pedestal with a dark braided plait. In front, a lit oil lamp sits on a brass plate beside a copper plate with a small brass lamp and yellow flowers, and another plate holds petals. No people are visible. A timestamp in the corner reads Aug. 17, 2024 11:29:34 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-17Photograph of a small shrine display on a blue and gold brocade cloth in a temple hall. Three figures stand in the centre: a gilded deity murti flanked by two gilded standing figures dressed in blue and gold brocade saris with red and white garlands. The central figure is a gold lingam-style form draped in white and pink garlands with a red hibiscus flower on top and a red hibiscus at its base. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with copper plates holding pink flower petals and small brass items. Behind, an orange cloth and a green-robed figure with garlands are partly visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:40:00 a.m. No people are visible.2024-08-14A photograph of a shrine arrangement on an orange cloth in a temple-like hall. Three figures are shown: a central deity murti dressed in a magenta silk cloth with white and pink garlands, a red hibiscus flower on its head and a golden crown with jewels set before it; flanking the centre are two gilded standing figures, one at left in a pink sari-like cloth with orange garland and a turban-style headdress, and one at right in a pink cloth, golden bangles and a jewelled braided headdress. Brass plates hold yellow flowers and small brass lamps, and a lit oil lamp sits in front of the centre. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 21, 2024 10:37:32 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-21A 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 shrine arrangement on an orange cloth with a maroon cloth below. Two standing golden figures in pink and yellow garments flank a central gold-toned vessel draped in a rainbow-coloured and pink garland with a hibiscus flower on top. A small brass Nataraja-style figure with a metal base sits in front of the vessel. In the foreground, a brass lamp with a lit oil flame sits between two brass plates holding flowers and offerings. A timestamp in the corner reads Oct. 23, 2024 11:46:53 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No person is visible.2024-10-23A photograph of three gilded statues on a blue cloth in a temple-like setting, with a brass oil lamp burning in front. The left figure is a male statue wearing an orange-and-white garland, a maroon dhoti with gold border, a maroon turban topped with a yellow flower, and a red tilak. The centre is a gold deity murti or kalasha-shaped form draped in white and pink garlands, a red hibiscus on top, pearl necklaces and a jewelled crown, dressed in maroon silk with gold brocade. The right figure is a female statue in a maroon sari with gold border, red and gold bangles, layered necklaces, a dark braid with rhinestone ornaments and a yellow flower. Brass plates holding yellow flowers sit at the bottom left and right, and a brass aarti or oil lamp with a lit flame stands in the centre. The statues are not people, and a timestamp in the lower right reads Aug. 12, 2024 12:59:07 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-08A photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple setting. Three gold-finished figures stand in a row: on the left a figure in a magenta dhoti-style wrap with gold necklaces, a red hibiscus flower on a dark head covering, and raised palm; in the centre a gold shiva-linga-style form with a hooded cobra canopy, draped in a magenta cloth and adorned with gold chains and a jewelled crown; on the right a figure in a magenta sari with silver jewellery, a dark braided hair piece and red hibiscus on the head. Brass plates hold white plumeria flowers, and a small oil lamp burns in the centre. A timestamp reads Jun. 25, 2024 10:27:45 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. Orange cloth and a gold frame appear in the background.2024-06-25