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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti of Perumal standing in a gilded arch niche against an orange cloth backdrop, dressed in blue and gold silk garments with a blue and gold sash, adorned with a red and white flower garland, gold ornaments and a tall crown. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a lit brass lamp and a brass plate holding fruit, flowers and offerings sit before it on an orange cloth, with small brass bells and a kumkum bowl. Coloured kolam designs decorate the floor, and a pink curtain hangs at the right. A timestamp reads 14-Sept-2024 7:42:47 pm Salem.

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A photograph of a dark stone murti of a standing deity, decorated for worship in a shrine niche with an ornate gold arch and an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a white and gold cylindrical crown, a blue and gold dhoti and shawl, a silver necklace, and a garland of white and red flowers with yellow blossoms. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass plate holds fruit and a lit lamp on an orange cloth in the foreground, with more offerings and a small brass vessel nearby. Floor patterns in yellow and white are visible at the left. The timestamp reads 14-Sept-2024 7:42:30 pm, Salem. No people are visible.2024-09-15A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Vishnu standing in an arched niche with ornate gold-toned carved frame. The murti wears a blue and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a tall white-and-gold crown, a garland of white and red flowers with yellow blossoms, and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on either side, and in front a brass plate holds lemons and offerings near a lit oil lamp. An orange cloth backdrop surrounds the niche, and kolam designs are drawn on the floor. A timestamp on the lower right reads 14-Sept-2024 7:42:39 pm, Salem.2024-09-15Photograph of a black stone deity murti of Vishnu standing in a gold-framed arched niche with orange backdrop cloth. The murti wears a blue and gold-bordered garment, a blue shawl, a red and white flower garland, a vertical Vaishnava tilak and a crown. Brass oil lamps (deepas) burn in front, with a brass plate holding fruit and a lit flame, a small brass vessel, and offerings on an orange cloth. Another dark deity figure with jewelled necklaces and blue fabric stands at the left edge. The image carries a timestamp reading 14-Sept-2024 7:42:20 pm Salem.2024-09-15A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop, with no people visible. The black-faced murti has four arms holding a conch and a discus, wears a white turban-style crown, a white and orange garland of flowers, a blue dhoti with a gold-threaded border, and a blue and gold shawl with diamond-patterned trim, plus jewelled necklaces. A small brass or metal figure stands on a pedestal in front, and a timestamp overlay reads Sep. 18, 2024 11:14:23 a.m., Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-18A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a gilded arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a green turban, a green and gold shawl, a striped green and blue dhoti, a pink and orange flower garland and white beaded necklaces, and holds a conch and a discus. A smaller metal figure of a standing deity in green and red dress stands on a brass stand with yellow and orange flowers. In front are brass puja vessels, a small brass bell, a lit oil lamp, a copper cup, a bowl of vermilion and a bowl with incense sticks. The photo bears a camera timestamp of July 17, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-17A black stone deity murti of a four-armed form stands in a gilded arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a white and gold crown, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, a blue and gold silk dhoti and shawl, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Garlands of red and white flowers hang across its chest. One upper hand holds a discus and another a conch. A stone pedestal below holds the murti, and a small figure stands in the lower right corner. A timestamp and location caption read Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram, Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-18A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateshwara standing in a gilded arched shrine niche with an orange silk backdrop. The murti wears a green and gold crown, a vertical white Vaishnava tilak on the forehead, heavy silver necklaces, a red and gold garment, and a blue and red-bordered shawl, and holds ceremonial objects in its raised hands. A small silver-decorated utsava murti sits on a golden pedestal in front, scattered with petals and fresh flowers. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the pedestal, and a red flag with a white emblem hangs at the upper right. No people are visible.2025-12-13A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity, identified by its conch and discus and Vishnu-style urdhva pundra forehead mark, stands in a gilded arched niche backed by orange fabric. The image wears a red and gold crown, a green silk dhoti, an orange and gold shawl, layered necklaces and a long garland of white flowers and red beads. A small silver utsava figure with a garland sits on the pedestal in front. The room has a plain floor and pink drapery at the right. A timestamp reads Aug. 15, 2024 7:08:16 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-15A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Vishnu standing in a gilded arched shrine niche against an orange cloth backdrop. The four-armed figure wears a blue dhoti with gold border, a white and blue crown, a red and white garland with flower petals, and layered silver necklaces; a white urdhva pundra tilak marks the forehead, and it holds a chakra and a conch-like object. Fresh white and yellow flowers are scattered at the base and on the pedestal. A smaller brass deity figure stands on a lower step in front. Floor is damp and a timestamp reads Nov. 16, 2024 1:10:52 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-11-16A photograph inside a gilded shrine room with golden-painted walls and an orange cloth backdrop. A bare-chested man with a white dhoti and a white cloth over his head stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer, wearing a dark rudraksha mala. In the centre is a dark stone Vishnu murti in a gold-framed niche, dressed in blue and gold silk, with a white-and-red flower garland and a tilak. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass plate of fruit, a bell, a small brass vessel and marigold petals sit on an orange cloth before the murti. At lower left a dark murti is draped in bells and a blue-and-gold cloth.2024-09-15A dark stone murti of Vishnu (Perumal) stands in a gilded arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop. The deity has four arms, holding a discus (chakra) in one upper hand and a conch in the other, with pink flowers. He wears a red and gold crown, a green silk dhoti with gold border, a multi-strand pearl and gem necklace, and a garland of white and red flowers. A small metal utsava image with flower offerings sits on a pedestal in front. The image is a deity display with no people present.2024-08-15A black stone standing deity murti of Lord Vishnu, with four arms, is shown in a gold-framed arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop. It wears a blue dhoti, a white and blue crown, red and white flower garlands, and layered silver-toned necklaces, with a conch and chakra visible in the upper hands and fresh white plumeria flowers scattered around its base. A small brass or gold figure stands on the platform below. Bare floor and yellow kolam lines surround the shrine. Only the statue is depicted, so no physical people are present. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Nov. 16, 2024 1:11:32 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-16