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A photograph of three black-stone deity murtis standing in a gilded arched shrine niche with an orange satin backdrop. The central murti wears a white and red crown, an orange dhoti, a gold-bordered shawl and a red-and-gold medallion necklace, and holds a tall staff. The two flanking female murtis wear teal and maroon skirts, white pearl necklaces and silver crowns, and hold ritual objects. Small silver utsava murtis stand on a low wooden platform in front, and the floor is decorated with yellow and red kolam designs. A timestamp reads Jun. 29, 2024 10:10:58 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of three dark-stone deity murtis installed on a platform before an orange cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central murti wears a white and gold turban, a yellow shawl with maroon border, white dhoti, a silver-and-pearl necklace and a long staff. The murti on the left holds a small ritual object and wears a green and gold skirt with a blue and orange garland; the murti on the right wears a purple and gold skirt and a garland. Three small metal figures stand on a wooden stand in front. Rangoli-style floral patterns in yellow and red decorate the floor. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 21, 2025 10:59:45 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-02-21A photograph of a shrine with three dark black murti statues in an ornate gold arched niche against an orange backdrop. The central murti wears an orange-gold dhoti, a white turban, a gold shawl edged with silver embroidery, a spear-like vel in hand, and garlands of orange and green flowers with a rudraksha-style necklace. The two flanking murtis wear blue and teal skirts, silver crowns, silver necklaces and garlands of marigolds. Small brass oil lamps and small figurines in pink and purple sit in front on a tiled floor. Flowers and a blue-patterned floor cloth are visible. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Jan. 19, 2025 12:52:39 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-19A photograph of a shrine with three dark-stone deity murtis standing under a gilded arch with an orange cloth backdrop. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white and silver crown, a silver necklace and a garland of orange and green flowers, and holds a staff. Flanking murtis wear green and gold and magenta and gold skirts with blue and orange garlands and silver crowns. Offerings sit on wooden stands in front: small decorated figures, brass plates, a bowl, a small lamp and marigold petals. Brass oil lamps stand lit on both sides, and a colourful floor kolam decorates the ground. No people are visible.2025-03-02Photograph of three black stone murti figures standing in a gilded arched niche with an orange cloth backdrop, inside a plain room. The central figure wears an orange-gold dhoti, a white and gold turban-like crown, a golden shawl edged with silver beadwork, a spear-like vel and a green-orange-white garland. The figures on either side wear blue-and-teal pleated skirts, silver crowns, blue headcloths, pearl necklaces and marigold garlands. Small brass oil lamps burn in the foreground beside pink-dressed small figures and marigold petals on a low table. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 19, 2025 12:52:43 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-01-19Three black stone deity murtis are installed in gilded arched niches against an orange-draped golden wall in a Salem temple shrine. On the left, a four-armed goddess wears a green and red sari, a tall crown, and a red-and-white flower garland. In the centre, a deity with a trident and a white and gold garment stands between two female figures in magenta sarees, pink headdresses, and ornate silver necklaces. Small brass oil lamps stand at the base of the left niche, and small figures sit on a low wooden stand in the foreground on a painted floor. A timestamp reads Aug. 3, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-02-08A photograph of a shrine niche showing three dark stone or metal deity murtis decorated with yellow marigold garlands. The central figure is a standing deity with a tall crown, a trident-like staff raised in one hand, a long grey-gold garland draped over the shoulders and white and maroon cloth at the waist. Flanking figures wear tall crowns, hold objects in their hands and have long pleated dresses in green and maroon. White flower petals are scattered on the stone platform and on the floor, and a floral kolam is drawn on the ground in front. Small oil lamps sit at the base of the central figure. A timestamp reads 11-Jan-2026 4:39:00 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-11Interior shrine photo with three black stone deity murtis in gilded arched niches against orange-draped backdrops. On the left, a four-armed murti wears a red and green skirt-like garment, a gold crown and a garland of yellow flowers. The central murti wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold patterned shawl, a crown, a long staff and layered necklaces. Two flanking murtis wear pink skirts and pink crowns with gold necklaces. Small metal figures and a kolam-like floral design sit on the floor before the central niche. A timestamp reads Apr. 18, 2025 10:24:18 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-18A photograph of a temple shrine in an arched golden niche with an orange backdrop. Three black stone deity murtis stand on pedestals: the central figure wears a white dhoti with gold border, a red and gold shawl, a white and red turban, a silver spear-tipped staff, and garlands; the flanking figures wear pink and magenta saris with silver crowns, necklaces and pink flowers. In front stand brass oil lamps, a small brass kalasha-style lamp on a wooden platform, and pink flower petals scattered on a patterned floor with painted kolam designs. A date stamp in the corner reads Jul. 11, 2024 11:00:59 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-07A photograph of a shrine niche with a gilded arch and orange cloth backdrop holding three dark murti figures. The central figure wears white dhoti-style cloth, a white and silver headdress and a decorated silver-embroidered shawl, with garlands of orange and yellow flowers. The two flanking figures wear tall silver crowns, blue and orange garlands, and green and magenta pleated skirts with gold borders. Brass oil lamps burn in front, with a brass plate holding offerings, a small bowl, and small metal figurines on a wooden stand. A kolam of yellow and red lines decorates the floor. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 and Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02Photograph of a shrine with three dark-stone or painted deity murti standing before a gold-framed arch and orange backdrop. The central figure holds a long trident-like staff and wears a white and gold turban, a white dhoti with a red border, a yellow and white beaded garland, and a large gold disc pendant. Two flanking female figures wear green and maroon patterned sarees, silver crowns, layered necklaces, and hold flowers and items in their hands. A green embroidered umbrella with silver tassels hangs above the central figure. Offerings of red flowers lie at the base. A timestamp reads 10-Jan-2026 9:29:04 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-10A photograph of a shrine with three black stone murtis under an orange draped backdrop framed by gold arch. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white crown, a green and red garland, a spear-like staff rests against it and a silver necklace. The two flanking murtis wear long skirts, the left green and gold, the right purple and gold, with blue and orange garlands and crowns. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, a small lit flame sits before the central altar, and brass plates hold offerings. Floor has yellow and red kolam designs. No people are visible. A camera timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 6:42:38 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02Photograph of a shrine with three black stone deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and silk garments. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white turban, a jeweled necklace and holds a trident-like spear. The murti on the left wears a green and gold skirt and the one on the right wears a magenta and gold skirt, both with crowns and garlands. An orange cloth backdrop and gold arch frame the shrine. In front are small decorated figurines, brass plates with offerings, a small kalasha-type vessel, oil lamps on stands and a colourful floor kolam. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 and Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02