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Photograph of a ritual arrangement on a blue silk cloth at a temple shrine. Two standing gold-painted deity figures in green brocade saris flank a central Shiva linga or murti draped with white and pink garlands, a pearl necklace and a jewelled ornament. The left figure wears a maroon turban with a yellow flower, the right figure wears a dark jewelled headdress and a red and green garland. Brass and copper plates hold a lit oil lamp, a pink plumeria flower, a small brass lamp and a small deity figure. Gold architectural panels and orange drapery are behind. A timestamp reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:08 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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Photograph of a puja arrangement on a blue cloth with gold-brown border. Three gilded figures stand in the centre: a standing deity murti on the left with a red turban, orange and white garland and raised hand; a central shiva linga-style form with a multi-hued garland of white and pink flowers, a gold crown ornament and a yellow flower on top; and a figure on the right in a teal silk sari with jewelled hair braid, red and white garlands and a metal ritual object. Lit oil lamp in a brass dish with a pink plumeria flower in front, and small brass plates holding lamps and offerings at the lower corners. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:45 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-25Photograph of a puja arrangement on a blue cloth with gold trim, in front of an orange drape and gold architectural panels. Two standing figurines dressed in green saris with gold borders flank a central ornate silver-gold object draped with white and pink garlands and a red flower. The left figurine wears a brown turban with a white flower and red bindi marks, and holds hands in a blessing pose. The right figurine wears a black jewelled turban and holds a jewelled staff. Small brass plates hold yellow flowers and oil lamps, and a lit oil lamp sits before the centre. A timestamp in the corner reads Sep. 1, 2024 11:29:03 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-01Photograph of a devotional altar draped with a blue cloth showing three gilded metal deity murti in green silk garments. The central figure is a cobra-hooded linga-like form adorned with a white and pink floral garland, a jeweled ornament and red hibiscus flowers. Flanking figures wear garlands, bangles, red flowers and turbans, and one stands on a pedestal with a dark braided plait. In front, a lit oil lamp sits on a brass plate beside a copper plate with a small brass lamp and yellow flowers, and another plate holds petals. No people are visible. A timestamp in the corner reads Aug. 17, 2024 11:29:34 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-17Photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with a magenta cloth covering a low table. Two standing deity murtis flank a central golden peetha-like throne draped in green fabric, adorned with a silver-and-jewelled crown, pearl strands and beaded necklaces. The murti on the right wears a teal and gold saree, a dark headdress with sparkling rhinestone bands and a long braid, orange and pink garlands, and bangles. The murti on the left wears a teal saree with red garlands. Brass plates hold yellow flowers, white jasmine and a small oil lamp is lit in front of the throne. Golden temple carvings and orange and maroon cloth form the backdrop. A timestamp reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:51:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-04-07A photograph of a temple altar display set on a royal blue cloth with an orange cloth beneath. Two small figurines stand on white pedestals, the left one wearing a maroon turban with red plume, orange-and-white garland and green and maroon dress; the right one wears a black and silver turban with red plume, green garment and beaded necklaces. Between them stands a golden Shiva lingam with a coiled cobra hood and pearl and gold garlands, draped in green cloth. Brass and copper puja plates hold a small oil lamp, kumkum and a tiny figurine, and a large brass plate with carved decoration sits in the foreground. A timestamp reads Jul. 23, 2024 11:11:19 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-07-23A ritual arrangement on a blue brocade-covered table in a temple-like room. Two standing deity murti figures, one on each side, wear green and teal silk garments with gold border, jewelled headdresses, garlands and red tilak marks. A central object, a golden peetha-like base draped with a white and pink garland, holds a jewelled crown and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate with a plumeria flower. Brass plates and a brass bell sit in the foreground, one tray holding ornate golden pieces with flowers and leaves. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:06 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-25A photograph of three gilded statues on a blue cloth in a temple-like setting, with a brass oil lamp burning in front. The left figure is a male statue wearing an orange-and-white garland, a maroon dhoti with gold border, a maroon turban topped with a yellow flower, and a red tilak. The centre is a gold deity murti or kalasha-shaped form draped in white and pink garlands, a red hibiscus on top, pearl necklaces and a jewelled crown, dressed in maroon silk with gold brocade. The right figure is a female statue in a maroon sari with gold border, red and gold bangles, layered necklaces, a dark braid with rhinestone ornaments and a yellow flower. Brass plates holding yellow flowers sit at the bottom left and right, and a brass aarti or oil lamp with a lit flame stands in the centre. The statues are not people, and a timestamp in the lower right reads Aug. 12, 2024 12:59:07 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-08Photograph of a small shrine arrangement on a magenta cloth. Two standing figurines with gold-painted faces and garlands flank a central gold cobra-hooded object draped with a pearl necklace, a jewelled ornament and a silver bead bracelet. The left figure wears a maroon turban and grey-green brocade; the right figure wears a dark blue headdress with rhinestones, a teal brocade garment and a long jewelled braid. Brass plates hold small oil lamps, one lit, and a copper plate with small items. A gold-framed backdrop and orange cloth are behind. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:49:31 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-04-07Photograph of three devotional murti figures displayed on a blue cloth in a temple setting. The left figure is a golden male murti in an orange dhoti-style garment with a green lower wrap, red and white garland, a maroon turban topped with yellow flowers, and a raised hand. The central item is a golden kalasha or pot-shaped vessel wrapped in white and pink garlands with a yellow flower crown and a jewelled ornament hanging in front. The right figure is a female murti in orange sari with green border, a tall jewelled black braid, orange-red garland and gold bangles, holding a small vessel. Brass plates with a lit oil lamp, a small shivalinga-like object and red flower petals sit in front. The scene is a murti arrangement with no living people visible; a green-garbed figure appears at the top left edge.2024-05-08Photograph of a Navaratri Golu display on an orange cloth. Two gilded figurines in teal and green sarees stand on pedestals flanking a central gold-and-silver peetha-like niche draped with a thick garland of marigolds, pink and white flowers, and a gold chain. A plumeria flower is tucked on the figurines' hair. In front, a brass lamp with a lit flame sits on a plate beside small brass dishes holding pink flower petals. A timestamp overlay reads Oct. 5, 2024 12:21:25 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and a partly visible white-clad figure appears only at the top-left edge.2024-04-10Indoor altar display with three figures on a blue and gold brocade cloth. Two standing gold-painted statues flank a central seated figure draped in a deep red satin cloth and covered in white and red flower garlands. The left statue wears a maroon turban with a pink flower, an orange garland and maroon cloth. The right statue wears a red patterned sari, a black embellished headpiece with a pink flower and a long jewelled braid. The centre figure has a gold crown and a white flower. In front sit a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, brass dishes holding white plumeria flowers, and a small brass lamp stand. Orange and purple drapes and a gold base are visible behind. A timestamp reads Sep. 13, 2024 11:25:05 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-09A photograph of three devotional statues arranged on a blue cloth in a temple-like setting with an orange curtain and gold-coloured backdrop. The left statue is a golden male figure in a maroon and gold dhoti-style garment with a maroon turban topped with a yellow plumeria flower, wearing an orange and white garland and raising one hand in blessing. The centre is a black-and-gold linga-style deity form draped in a white and pink fringed garland, with a red hibiscus flower on top, a pearl necklace, a maroon silk cloth and a jewelled crown-like ornament in front. The right statue is a golden female figure in a maroon sari with gold border, wearing red bangles, a red and silver necklace, and a black braided hairpiece with a yellow plumeria flower. Brass plates hold yellow and pink flowers and a small oil lamp burns in front. Numerals and text in the lower-right corner show a timestamp and location.2024-11-08