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Photograph of a ritual arrangement on a green silk cloth with marigold-decorated trays and two lit brass oil lamps in the foreground. Two gilded figurines in orange and teal dress stand at either side: the left one wears a dark turban with a marigold, a red tilak and a red-and-white garland; the right one wears a black jewelled headdress with a long braided tail, layered silver necklaces and a red tilak. Between them a gold-plated cobra hood sits over a lingam-shaped base draped in a pink, orange and yellow flower garland, with a pink flower on top. Smaller brass plates hold marigolds and a decorated lamp. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 19, 2025, 1:34:32 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.

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Photo of a ritual arrangement on a green cloth in front of a maroon draped backdrop printed with figures. Two gilded standing figures in orange and teal dress flank a small deity murti in an orange-cushioned base; a pink, yellow and green flower garland drapes around it and a cobra hood is visible above. Lit oil lamps with ornate brass shades sit in front, a brass plate holds carved paduka-like sandals decorated with marigolds, and a small brass dish holds a marigold. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 19, 2025 Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-01-19A ritual arrangement on a green silk cloth in a temple setting. A central shivalinga-like form with a gold cobra hood is draped with garlands of pink, orange, yellow and green flowers and a gold chain. Two standing figurines flank it: on the left a figure in a grey-green brocade robe with a purple turban and red garlands, on the right a figure in a teal robe with a black and silver turban and layered beaded necklaces. Gold oil lamps with lit flames, brass plates, white plumeria flowers and a small silver deity figure with a jeweled crown stand in front. A gold tray with ornate patterns sits at the lower right. Timestamp overlay reads Feb 7, 2025, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-07-02A photograph of a devotional tableau on a green cloth draped over a table. Two gold-painted figures in orange robes stand on either side: the left one with a red tilak, orange-and-green garlands and a decorated headpiece, the right one with a tall black braided hair ornament, silver chains and an orange garment, both holding small items. At centre sits a golden deity murti with a hooded snake canopy, encircled by a garland of red, pink, yellow and white flowers with a white plumeria, and a red hibiscus and a string of pearls lie in front. Plumeria flowers rest on brass plates at the lower left and right. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 24, 2024 12:45:39 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-11-24A photograph of a shrine display on a green brocade cloth with three golden figures dressed in orange garments. The central object is a golden cobra-hooded serpent form (naga) draped with a multicoloured garland of pink, red, yellow and white flowers and a gold chain. Flanking it, a standing golden figure on the left with raised hand wears an orange dhoti and orange-red garland, and a golden figure on the right wears an orange robe, layered necklaces and a dark turban with a long braid. Yellow plumeria flowers, a red hibiscus, marigolds and a small brass plate with a lingam-like object and a small figure are arranged on the cloth. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 24, 2024 12:45:48 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-24 +1 copiesPhotograph of a shrine arrangement with three gilded murti figures on a green cloth-covered platform, decorated with garlands of pink, orange and red flowers and a yellow hibiscus. The central figure is a seated-style deity murti with a hooded serpent canopy (naga) behind it, draped in yellow silk and garlanded. The figure on the left wears a purple turban with a red flower, yellow silk garment and beaded necklaces; the figure on the right wears a black and silver-studded turban, yellow silk and layered beaded necklaces. Brass plates with red flowers, an oil lamp and a silver ritual vessel rest in front. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 26, 2024 2:19:04 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Altitude 235.4m, Speed 0.0km/h, Index number 122. No people are visible.2024-11-26Photograph of a shrine arrangement with three figures on a green cloth. Two standing gold-and-white statues in orange robes flank a central golden cobra-hooded deity murti or lingam-form with a garland of marigolds and pink flowers and red hibiscus on top. The left statue wears a purple turban with a red hibiscus and a garland; the right statue wears a black embellished headdress with a red hibiscus and a long jewelled sash. Brass oil lamps and a silver ritual vessel with a small silver deity figure sit in front. A timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:47:04 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu, with index number 47.2025-02-15Photograph of a temple ritual arrangement on a green cloth draped over a low platform. Two golden standing statues flank a central cobra-hooded Shiva lingam-style murti with a pink, orange and green flower garland and a hibiscus. The statues wear red and gold brocade garments, flower garlands and ornaments, with orange marigolds in their hair. Brass plates hold marigold petals and small oil lamps, and a copper vessel with a spoon sits in the foreground, with a brass tray at the lower right. The scene shows deity murtis only, with no people visible.2024-11-17A photograph of a shrine arrangement on an orange cloth with a maroon cloth below. Two standing golden figures in pink and yellow garments flank a central gold-toned vessel draped in a rainbow-coloured and pink garland with a hibiscus flower on top. A small brass Nataraja-style figure with a metal base sits in front of the vessel. In the foreground, a brass lamp with a lit oil flame sits between two brass plates holding flowers and offerings. A timestamp in the corner reads Oct. 23, 2024 11:46:53 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No person is visible.2024-10-23A photograph of three golden statues on a green draped table in an indoor shrine. The central figure is a deity murti under a golden cobra hood, garlanded with pink, orange and red flower garlands and topped by a yellow hibiscus, set before a brass plate. Flanking statues on the left and right wear yellow silk garments, red and white garlands and jewelled necklaces, with a decorative cloth and red flower on the right statue's headdress. Brass plates holding red flowers and a small brass lamp sit in front, and an orange cloth hangs behind. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 26, 2024, 2:19 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-11-26Indoor shrine arrangement with three figures on a green cloth: at left a gilded standing figure in an orange garment and a patterned turban, decorated with orange and white garlands; at centre a golden cobra hood above a shivalinga-like base, wrapped in pink, yellow and green flower garlands, with a red hibiscus and white beaded necklace in front; at right a gilded standing figure in an orange sari-like garment, holding a long dark braid-like staff with a tassel, adorned with red and white beaded necklaces. Brass plates holding yellow plumeria flowers sit in the foreground. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 24, 2024 12:45:56 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-11-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with no visible living people. Two life-size golden-faced figures in teal and gold brocade stand on either side: the left figure wears a turban with a white flower, red garlands and a long necklace; the right figure has a dark tall headdress with a white flower, layered jewellery, green glass bangles and holds a small golden object. Between them stands a golden cobra-hooded linga or murti with a golden yoni-like base, draped in pink, orange, yellow and green flower garlands with white plumeria blossoms. Below sits an ornate golden figure in a circular frame and a small golden lamp on a green cloth, with brass plates holding offerings and flowers in the foreground.2025-07-02A photograph of a shrine arrangement showing three standing statues dressed in orange garments and garlands. The two outer statues wear orange cloth with gold borders, red and white garlands, pearl necklaces, and turbans topped with red hibiscus flowers; one holds a hand near its chest. The central object is a gold-toned Shiva lingam with a hooded metal cover, draped in pink, orange and yellow marigold garlands and a hibiscus. Gold plates with oil lamps, a small gold crown-shaped image and a green silk cloth lie in front. A photographic timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:47:02 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu, Index number 46. No living people are visible.2025-02-15