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Photo of a temple shrine interior with a black stone Nandi bull statue as the central subject, draped in a blue and gold-bordered silk cloth, a magenta flower garland around its neck, a gold coin-and-bell necklace, and a decorated forehead ornament topped with a yellow flower. In front on an orange cloth stand brass plates holding green limes, pink flowers, a small bowl of grains, and a brass lamp with a flame, plus a brass kalasha-style vessel and a brass bell. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor nearby. Behind the Nandi, a larger black stone deity murti is garlanded with pink flowers and wears a white and green cloth. A timestamp reads Aug. 31, 2024 7:04:04 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.

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Photograph inside a temple shrine of a black stone Nandi bull, draped with a blue and gold-bordered cloth, a pink flower garland around its neck, a gold coin necklace with bells, and a silver-studded headdress with a yellow flower. Brass oil lamps (deepas) burn on the floor beside it. In front stands an orange cloth holding brass plates with pink flowers, limes, dry sweets, a small brass lota with a spoon, and a bell. Behind are black stone deity statues with orange and gold backdrops and marigold-style garlands. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 31, 2024 7:03:47 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-31Interior photo of a temple shrine centred on a large black stone Nandi bull statue draped in a blue and gold-bordered silk cloth, with a pink flower garland around its neck, a gold coin and bell necklace, and a decorated silver-studded headdress with a yellow flower. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside it on a grey floor with white and yellow kolam patterns. In the foreground an orange cloth holds brass plates with pink roses, kumkum, turmeric, green limes, a brass camphor lamp, a small bowl of grains and a brass tumbler. Behind, standing deity statues in green and red garlanded dress and a golden pillar are visible. No living people are visible. The timestamp reads Aug. 31, 2024 7:04:17 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-31A photograph inside a temple-style hall showing a large black stone Nandi bull statue draped in a blue and gold brocade cloth, a jewelled headpiece, a pink flower garland and a gold coin necklace with bells. To the right stands a black stone deity murti with four arms, wearing a white and red flower garland, a green and red dhoti and multiple necklaces, set against an orange backdrop. In front, an orange cloth holds brass plates with pink flowers, kumkum, limes, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a bell, along with lit oil lamps on brass stands. No people are visible.2024-08-31A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large black stone Nandi bull statue, the sacred vehicle of Shiva, seated on a gold-edged base. The Nandi wears a blue and gold brocade cloth draped over its back, a blue-and-gold striped sash, a pink flower garland around its neck, a studded silver-and-red headpiece, and a gold bell-hung collar. Red and white dots mark its face and body. In front stands a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, with more brass lamps and plates bearing pink flowers at the lower right. Behind it are orange-draped alcoves holding painted deity murti with flower garlands, one in green and red attire. No people are visible.2024-08-31A dark stone deity murti, shown as a head and bust, is dressed in a blue silk shawl with gold zari borders and a brown beaded collar, with a jewelled gold crown and gold coin necklace hung with small bells. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and a green cloth holds brass plates of flowers, a bowl of cooked food, a small bell and a copper vessel with a spoon, as an offering set. Yellow and red marigold petals are scattered on the cloth and floor. Behind is another dark deity figure in green and pink silk. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:28:18 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu, Altitude 220.2m, Speed 0.0km/h, Index number 1011. No people are visible.2024-12-28A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised black base inside a temple hall, decorated with a silver-beaded headdress, a magenta feather garland around its neck, a gold-and-maroon shawl draped over its back, and a necklace of bells and coins. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side. In front, a brass tray holds pink flower petals, kumkum and vibhuti in small bowls, a lit ghee lamp, a bowl of offerings, a brass vessel with a ritual spoon, and an incense holder with burning sticks. Rangoli designs decorate the floor behind, with a timestamp reading Jul. 19, 2024 in Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-19A photograph inside a hall showing a large black Nandi bull statue seen from behind, decorated with a jeweled crown-like headpiece, white and orange flower garland, a gold coin and bell necklace, and a purple and gold brocade cloth draped over its back. In front are brass oil lamps with lit flames, brass plates of pink flower petals, a brass bowl with offerings, a brass kalasha-style vessel, incense sticks and a small bowl of petals on a white cloth. A timestamp reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:01:45 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-19Indoor temple photo of a black stone deity murti seated on a golden base, draped in a blue and gold-bordered cloth, with a silver-embellished crown, a brown fringed mantle, bells and coin-style gold necklaces, and marigold flowers. In front on a green silk cloth sit brass offerings: a lamp with a lit wick, a bell, a plate of white flowers and grains, a copper vessel, a small lamp and a bowl of flowers and kumkum. Tall brass lamps stand on either side. Behind, a black deity with a green and orange garland and a green-draped figure are visible. No people are present. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:29:10 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-12-28Photograph inside a shrine of a large black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a plinth, draped with a magenta and gold silk cloth, a pink flower garland around its neck and a gold bell-hung collar with a silver-studded headpiece. Beside it stands a black stone murti of a standing deity wearing a green turban, pink garland, green and striped silk dhoti and a jewelled necklace, holding a discus. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand near the bull, and a brass tray holds pink flower petals, kumkum and small brass vessels and bowls. Orange fabric backs the gold arched niches. No people are visible.2024-07-19A photograph of a temple interior showing black stone murti statues. In the foreground, a black stone deity murti wears a red and gold brocade shawl, a jeweled crown decorated with flowers, a tall gold bell necklace and a white flower garland, seated before a wooden offering tray. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks and a brass lota. Behind, a second black murti wears a blue silk cloth with gold border in a gold-framed arched niche with orange backdrop, and a third murti at right wears a pink flower garland and orange garment. The floor has white and yellow kolam designs. A timestamp reads Jul. 3, 2024 6:40:19 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-02-07Photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue inside a temple shrine, draped in a blue and gold-bordered silk cloth and a brown beaded cloth, wearing a silver-studded headdress, gold-toned bell necklace and white painted eyes. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate of flower petals and offerings, a brass pot, incense sticks and a small deity figurine on a green silk cloth sit in front. A standing black deity statue in blue dhoti with a red flower garland and a raised hand holding an object stands behind on the right, with orange drapes and gold arches behind. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:29:20 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-28A dark black stone deity murti, seated and draped in a blue and gold-bordered cloth, wears a silver-embellished headdress with a red tilak, a gold necklace hung with bells and coins, and white eyes. Before it on a green cloth stand two brass oil lamps with lit wicks, brass plates holding flowers, kumkum, a bowl of cooked grain, and a copper vessel. Yellow flowers are scattered on the base and floor, and yellow kolam lines decorate the ground. The scene suggests a puja in progress with offerings. No people are visible.2024-12-28