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A photograph of a gold-coloured ritual arrangement on a brass tray set on a floor with a white and pink floral kolam. Two gilded standing murtis stand at centre: a smaller male figure with a raised hand and a red mark on the forehead, and a taller female deity wearing a crown, draped in a red cloth with gold patterns and holding a pink flower. Beside them is a gold sri yantra or meru-shaped object topped with a pink flower, a small dark stone, a damaru-like bell, a silver kumkum or vibhuti plate with yellow flowers, and a lit oil lamp on a tall stand at right. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Nov. 2, 2024 10:09:44 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a golden ritual arrangement on a large gold-coloured tray set on a concrete floor with white and pink kolam-style floral designs. Centre-left is a golden Sri Yantra meru-shaped stepped pyramid topped with a yellow marigold. Behind it stands a golden standing figure of a sage-like deity murti with a red kumkum mark and a red flower on its head, and to the right a golden female-form deity murti draped in a red cloth and holding a yellow marigold. A small lit oil lamp sits in a silver-edged dish at the front, with a small golden Nataraja-style image and a dark round stone nearby. Behind the tray are larger black and gold deity statues and a red-robed figure in the background. A date stamp reads Nov. 2, 2024 Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-01-11A photograph of a brass puja tray set on a stone ledge in a temple. On the tray stand a gilded standing deity murti with raised right hand and a gilded deity murti draped in a red cloth, flanked by a gilded Sri Chakra-style meru shrine (stepped pyramid), a small Nataraja figure in a circular arch, a small oil lamp, a copper lamp with a flower-edged rim, and a small figure with flowers. White flower petals and red kumkum marks decorate the murtis. Beside the tray are a lit brass oil lamp on a stem, an incense holder with a smoking stick, and a brass vessel. Floor kolam designs in white and pink surround the area, and a black linga-like stone form is visible at upper right. The bottom of the photo shows a metal vessel with milky liquid. A timestamp reads Oct. 30, 2024 10:21:00 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-30A photograph of a gilded brass puja arrangement on a large gold tray set on a grey floor with white and pink kolam designs. At the centre-left stands a golden sri yantra meru-shaped vessel with a flower and a black lingam-like stone beside it. Behind it, a standing golden murti of a male figure with raised hand and a red tilak stands on a pedestal, and a golden female deity with a crown and a red draped cloth stands on the right. A small golden Nataraja figure, a bell, a small lamp with a lit oil lamp in front, and white flowers are arranged around them. Timestamp reads Oct. 28, 2024 9:00:48 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-28A photograph of a gold-coloured metal murti set on a large round brass tray inside a temple hall. A standing male figure stands beside a female figure draped in a red silk cloth, both with red flowers placed on their heads. In front is a stepped golden shrine-like Sri Chakra style base with a red flower on top. A small brass oil lamp burns at the left edge, and two small golden sandals lie on the tray. Behind them, colourful silk garments hang on dressed murtis. No living people are visible. A timestamp reads Jun. 20, 2024 8:54:21 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-20A photograph of a brass or gold-toned ritual tray placed on a stone floor decorated with white and pink kolam lotus designs. On the tray stand two gilded metal figures: a standing male figure with a tilak on the forehead and a raised hand, and a female figure in a red draped cloth holding a white flower. Beside them are a Sri Yantra shaped as a stepped pyramid of triangles topped with flowers, a small Nataraja figure, a small kalasha-like brass vessel and a copper lamp with a flame. Partially visible behind are a black stone linga and a second red-clad figure on a platform. Readable timestamp in the corner reads Oct. 30, 2024 10:13:45 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-30A photograph of a gold-coloured ritual setup on a large brass tray placed on a stone or concrete floor decorated with painted floral kolam. In the centre stands a small golden standing figure with a red tilak on its forehead and a raised hand, next to a taller golden deity murti with a crown and a red-and-gold draped cloth, holding a red flower. A golden shivalinga-like sculpted yantra stands at left, with a red flower on top, and a small golden ornamental object sits between them. Red and white flowers and red powder are in a brass plate at upper left, and a timestamp reads Nov. 20, 2024 10:53:13 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-11-20A photograph of a gilded metal ritual arrangement on a large brass tray set on a concrete floor with faded white and pink floral kolam designs. Center-left is a golden sri yantra-style meru structure topped with a white flower. Center stands a gold figure of a standing male deity with raised right hand in abhaya mudra, its head marked with red tilak, and beside it a gold figure of a goddess in a red sari and crown, holding a white flower. A small black lingam-like stone sits near the base, and a copper diya with lit wick sits in front. A small bronze nataraja-style figure and tiny figures are at the base. Visible at upper left is a partial red-draped figure, and at right a brass lamp stand. A timestamp overlay reads Oct. 29, 2024 10:34:47 a.m., Unnamed Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-29A photograph of a gold-toned ritual arrangement on a large brass tray placed on a grey floor, with fresh yellow flowers and a lit oil lamp beside it. Central figures are gold statues: a standing male figure with a red tilak and raised hand, and a taller female deity form in a red draped cloth holding a yellow flower. In front stands a tiered gold sri chakra-style pyramid topped with a yellow flower, a small gold figure and a pair of gold sandals. A dark lamp with a flame sits in a silver dish, and a metal bowl holds offerings. Blurred statues and a seated figure are visible in the background. The lower right shows a timestamp reading Oct. 24, 2024 7:25:09 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-24A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a standing male figure and a standing female figure with a crown, set on a large gold-coloured round tray. The male figure has one hand raised in a blessing gesture and wears a small dark bindu on the forehead; the female figure wears a red sari and holds an object in her hand. In front stands a tiered gold yantra-style sculpture (meru form) decorated with yellow flowers and a small dark stone. Small brass ritual items and a lit oil lamp with a brass stand sit at the right edge. Behind, a floor kolam of white and yellow lines is visible, with larger draped deity statues and a small figure in red and white further back. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 17, 2024 9:18:10 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible in the scene.2024-11-17Photograph of a brass or gold-toned ritual tray holding a worship arrangement on a stone floor. Two gilded standing figures stand at the centre: the left is a bare-chested male form with raised hand and a flower on his head, the right is a female deity wearing a crown, a red-maroon draped cloth and holding a flower and a small pot. A stepped pyramidal sri yantra-style meru stands at left, a small gilded figure and a Nataraja-style base sit in the middle, and a lit oil lamp in a decorative silver-edged holder sits in front. Yellow marigold flowers adorn several items. Background shows a painted floor kolam and other deity statues. Timestamp in corner reads Oct. 24, 2024 7:21:02 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-24Photograph of a golden ritual setup on a large brass tray in a temple room. Two gilded metal murtis stand on a pedestal: a smaller male figure with one hand raised in blessing and a taller female figure in a red-and-gold draped sari holding a small vessel, with a red tilak mark on her forehead. A gilded stepped sri yantra-like meru or pyramid form sits to the left, with yellow flowers scattered on it and around the base. A small brass oil lamp with a flame and a brass lamp stand with yellow flowers are at the right. The floor has white and red kolam designs, and a dark lingam with orange cloth stands in the background. A timestamp reads Nov. 17, 2024 9:18:59 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-11-17A photograph of a golden metal tray holding a gilded deity murti pair: a standing male figure with a raised hand and a taller female figure in a red cloth draped over her shoulders, holding an object. Beside them sits a tiered golden sri yantra-style meru or shrine base topped with a red-tipped finial, a small brass oil lamp with a flame and copper-coloured lotus-edged base, a brass bell, and a pair of small gold footwear pieces. The floor is decorated with yellow and red floral kolam designs and the tray rests on a wet concrete surface. A timestamp overlay reads Oct. 5, 2024 10:37:39 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-04-10