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Photograph 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.

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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.2024-09-15A 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.2024-09-15A 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 photograph inside a small shrine with gold-painted walls. An elderly priest with a white and gold head cloth, bare chest, white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward a black stone deity murti of Vishnu standing in an arched gold niche with orange backdrop. The murti wears a blue and gold garment, a blue sash, a red and white flower garland and a crown. Brass oil lamps, a brass plate with lemons, a small brass pot with leaves and a kalasha-like offering sit on an orange cloth in front. A dark Ganesha murti with a gold-and-pearl necklace and bells is at left foreground. A timestamp reads 14-Sept-2024 7:41:33 pm, Salem. The priest is a person, not a person candidate by appearance cues.2024-09-15A 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 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 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 photograph of a shrine interior with a black stone deity murti standing in a golden arched niche against orange cloth, wearing a blue and gold garment, a white crown-like headdress, and a garland of white and red flowers. To the left, a large black seated figure with a green cloth draped over its back is adorned with garlands. In front, brass trays hold yellow marigold petals, a brass kalasha-like vessel and a lit oil lamp, and small offering plates with flowers, fruit and sweets sit on an orange cloth. Two smaller garlanded idols stand on pedestals in front. No people are visible.2024-09-25Interior shrine photographed at dusk with a timestamp reading Sep. 15, 2024 6:50:37 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. Left, a black stone Nandi bull sits on a gold-trimmed platform draped in a green silk cloth, decorated with pink flower garlands, bells and a gold-toned harness. Behind it, a black stone deity murti wearing a red head cloth and orange garment with a flower garland stands in a gold arched niche. Centre, a standing deity murti with blue and gold dress, a garland of red and white flowers and a crown-like headdress stands in an orange-backed arch. Right, a trident and a pink cloth stand behind two smaller figures in orange and saffron robes with flower garlands. In front, brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate of offerings and flowers, and a kalasha-like brass vessel sit on an orange cloth, with scattered petals on the floor.2024-09-15A 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.2024-09-18Interior photograph of a shrine with a gold-painted wall and two arched niches lined with orange fabric. In the left niche sits a black stone deity murti seated with a blue and gold-bordered cloth draped over its shoulders, with a silver-embellished crown. In front of it stands a large black stone bull figure (nandi) with a silver-studded red and gold saddle cloth, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a gold bell necklace. In the right niche stands a black stone deity murti with a pink and gold garment, a pink flower garland, a silver necklace and a raised hand holding a chakra-like object. A small brass figure with a flower garland stands on a pedestal in the centre. A small clay or doll figure in red and gold attire is at the lower right. A timestamp reads Jul. 2, 2024 11:36:48 a.m. with Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-01-07