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Photo of a puja arrangement on an orange and maroon cloth on a concrete floor. Two small gold-toned statues stand in magenta robes, one with a tall black and silver headdress, and a golden deity murti with a cobra hood sits between them, draped in marigold and pink flower garlands. Brass trays hold flowers, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, red kumkum and vibhuti, rudraksha beads, a conch shell and a small kalasha-like vessel. A maroon cloth printed with figures and a sacred bull hangs at right. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Oct. 26, 2024 11:27:49 a.m.

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A 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 puja altar with no people visible. Two small standing figures in pink silk saris with garlands and red hibiscus flowers in their hair stand on an orange cloth. A golden cobra hood with a marigold and pink flower garland sits in front of them. In the foreground a large gold plate holds gold padukas (sandals) decorated with flowers, a small gold kalasha-style vessel and white flowers. A brass bell, a small brass vessel and a lit oil lamp are nearby, with a maroon cloth draped on the right. A timestamp reads Oct. 24, 2024 10:30:36 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-10-24Indoor shrine arrangement with no people present. Two standing figurines of a deity pair in pink and red garments with garlands and decorated turbans flank a central seated figure with pearl necklaces on a blue cloth-covered altar. Brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, orange cloths hold brass plates with a silver lamp, conch shell, flowers, kumkum and vibhuti, a copper vessel with a spoon, a bell, and folded white cloth, consistent with puja offerings. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jul. 25, 2024 12:14:53 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-25Ritual puja setup on an orange cloth with brass trays, a bell, a copper pot with a spoon, kumkum in a small cup, dark Shiva lingams on a plate, a conch, flowers and oil lamps. Behind it, a table with a blue cloth holds three figures: a central deity murti garlanded with white flowers and beads, flanked by two standing figures in green and teal robes with red garlands and tall ornate headdresses. Timestamp reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:02 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-08-25A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a floor with no people present. Brass plates hold flowers, betel-like leaves, a conch shell, rudraksha-like beads, a small brass bell, a copper cup with a spoon, turmeric and kumkum in small bowls, and gold jewellery on an orange cloth. Several brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand nearby. Behind them on a green cloth are two standing figures in orange garments with flower decorations and a central deity murti or linga adorned with a pink and orange flower garland and a golden face. A maroon cloth with golden bull and temple motifs hangs at right. A timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:50:46 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Index number: 51.2025-02-15Indoor puja setup on a grey floor with a magenta cushion holding two standing deity figures in blue and gold garments, one with a red-tipped turban and garland, the other with a tall black headdress; between them sits a gold-metal murti with a silver necklace and flower. Brass and gold plates hold pink flowers, a small oil lamp, a conch, sandalwood paste, rudraksha beads and fruit, with a brass bell and a brass vessel nearby. A gold-framed tray of flowers and small figures sits in front. A timestamp reads Jul. 11, 2024 11:45:56 a.m., and no people are visible.2024-10-07Photo of a shrine arrangement on an orange cloth. Two golden statues stand on either side: the left one wears a pink-maroon turban and magenta garment with a red-and-white garland, and the right one wears a dark turban with silver studs, a magenta sari, pink bangles, a long black braid and a garland. Between them a golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra-hood hand form is draped in a multicolour marigold garland, with a yellow hibiscus on top. Brass and oil lamps and a small framed image sit in front, with yellow flowers in plates. A timestamp reads Oct. 26, 2024 11:27:42 a.m.2024-10-26Photograph of an indoor puja setup on a grey floor with an orange cloth laid out and brass trays of offerings. Two gold-coloured standing deity figures in red and gold garments with garlands stand on a green cloth behind, flanked by a cobra-hooded murti with flower garlands. A brass bell, a copper vessel, brass plates with marigold and other flowers, coconut-like items, a conch, and small brass dishes of vermilion and turmeric are arranged in front. A large maroon cloth with a gold border and a framed image of a deity stands at right. No people are visible.2024-11-17Interior photo of a temple shrine set with brass ritual implements on low wooden stands. Center foreground: a large brass plate holding a red hibiscus flower, a small brass oil lamp, and scattered pink petals; a copper vessel and a brass handbell sit nearby. Another brass tray holds a lit oil lamp, kumkum and turmeric in small cups, flower petals, a conch shell, and offerings. Behind, a magenta cloth covers a platform bearing a silver-and-gold Shiva linga with a snake hood, flanked by two standing deity figures in magenta garments with red hibiscus flowers on their heads. A maroon cloth with gold border shows a painted Nandi bull and temple imagery. No people are visible; the scene reflects a Sankatahara Chathurthi abhishekam-style puja setup with a timestamp of Jun. 25, 2024 in Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-25A photograph of a temple shrine arranged for worship, with no people visible. Two standing figurines of a deity couple in pink and red garments, adorned with garlands and flower petals, stand on a raised platform beside a second pair of small figurines in red and green. Brass oil lamps, a handbell, brass plates with flowers, a kalasha-style pot, and small offering cups are set on orange and maroon cloths. A maroon and gold cloth backdrop displays painted temple and bull motifs, and a timestamp reads Oct. 6, 2024 Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-05-10Photograph of a ritual altar with three gilded figures on an orange cloth: two standing figures in purple and blue sarees with floral garlands and jewelled headpieces flank a central deity murti of a golden face-form with garlands in pink, orange, yellow and red marigold. Brass plates hold flower petals, a brass oil lamp with a flame sits in front, and a large gold tray in the foreground holds ornate golden sandals decorated with flowers and small red-stoned finials. Timestamp overlay reads Nov. 5, 2024 12:36:39 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-04-11A photograph of a ritual puja arrangement on an orange cloth, with no people visible. Two standing figurines in blue and gold robes flank a dark stone linga with a silver mukha, all decorated with garlands of pink and orange flowers. A brass bell, a large brass tray holding a red hibiscus flower and a brass kalasha-style vessel, copper lamps, small brass plates with yellow flowers, a conch shell, and a folded white cloth with a striped border are arranged on the floor. A garlanded deity murti sits at the right edge. A timestamp reads Oct. 22, 2024 8:49:28 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-22