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A 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.

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A 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.2024-12-28Indoor 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 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.2024-12-28Photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed with a silver-embellished face mask or decorated covering, a purple and gold-bordered cloth draped over it, a brown rope garland strung with small bells, and white and yellow flowers placed on top and at its base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and in front on a red cloth sit a brass plate with bananas, a bowl of offering, a copper vessel, a small brass bell and incense, with a lit incense stick smoking nearby. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:40:38 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-15A 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.2024-06-19Interior 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 of a black stone Nandi idol, the bull vehicle of Shiva, seated on a wooden platform in a temple hall. The Nandi wears an ornate silver and maroon headdress with beaded decoration, a pink feathery garland, a gold-and-coin necklace with hanging bells, and a gold-bordered pink cloth draped over its back. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side, and brass plates hold rose petals, kumkum, flowers and other offerings, with a small copper vessel nearby. Tilak-like white markings mark the Nandi's body. A small decorated deity murti stands in the background on the right, and a floral kolam is drawn on the floor. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 19, 2024 6:57:00 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-19A dark stone Shivalinga stands on a black base inside a temple hall, dressed with a silver-beaded face ornament, flower garlands, a brown rope-like necklace strung with small bells, and a purple cloth with gold border draped over it. Brass oil lamps stand on either side on a red cloth. In front, a brass plate holds bananas, a bowl of offering, flowers and a small brass vessel, with incense smoke rising. A seated deity statue in orange drapes appears at the upper right. The floor is decorated with painted floral kolam designs. A timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:41:27 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-15Photograph 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.2024-08-31A photograph inside a temple hall showing a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a raised base, decorated with a silver-beaded headdress, white and pink flower garlands, a gold-coin necklace with hanging bells, and a purple and gold embroidered cloth draped across its back. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. In front, brass plates hold pink rose petals, kumkum, a brass pot, a bell and a lamp, with incense sticks. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:02:11 p.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Part of a second statue and a white-clad figure are visible at the right edge, partly cut off.2024-06-19Photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a pedestal indoors, decorated with a silver-embellished headdress with white and yellow flowers, a magenta garland, a gold chain and hanging bells across the chest. Brass oil lamps with flames stand beside it, and brass plates holding flowers, grains, powders and small bowls sit on an orange cloth in front, part of a Pradosham puja. A green cloth drapes the statue's side, and white and gold kolam-style floor patterns surround it. A second statue is partly visible at the upper right. No people are visible.2024-09-15Photograph of a shrine inside a temple hall showing a large black stone Nandi bull statue draped with a purple and gold-bordered silk cloth, a jewelled headpiece with a tilak mark, white and pink flower garland, and gold bell-hung chest ornament. Brass oil lamps (deepams) with lit flames stand beside it, and a brass kalasha, bell, copper pot, brass plates of pink rose petals, a small brass dish and incense sticks rest on a white platform, signaling an abhishekam/puja offering. Orange cloth and carved gold pillars frame the background, with a dark deity statue and a silver figure at right. Timestamp overlay reads Jun. 19, 2024 7:02:34 p.m. Alagapuram Periyaputhur Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-19