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A photograph of a small shrine setup indoors with three golden metal figures in blue draped garments, decorated with red hibiscus flowers on their heads and beaded necklaces; the central figure is a kalasha-like vessel with a red hibiscus and garland. Two brass oil lamps burn in front, with a large brass plate holding flowers and offerings. A red cloth covers the altar platform, and orange and magenta drapes are visible behind. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 20, 2025 11:08:20 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A temple shrine arrangement with no people visible. Three small metal figures in blue draped cloth with red flower garlands and jewelled ornaments stand on a red cloth. In the foreground a large brass plate holds a shiny metal object decorated with red hibiscus and pink flower petals, with a brass bell beside it. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames and a small brass vessel with flower petals sit at the front. Behind them stand a large golden pillar and a red and gold-draped deity murti at the edge. Timestamp overlay reads Jul. 20, 2025 11:08:14 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-07-20Photograph of a small home-style puja arrangement on a red cloth. Three statues stand in the centre: a standing figure on the left with hands folded, a Shivalinga-style form with a snake hood behind a red hibiscus flower, and a figure on the right holding a staff. All three are dressed in blue draped garments with red and gold ornaments and red hibiscus flowers. Two lit oil lamps with golden lamp shades flank the group. In the foreground are a brass plate with red flowers and kumkum, a brass bell, and a shallow brass dish with petals. A tapestry with painted figures hangs at the right. A timestamp reads Jul. 20, 2025, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-07-20A small shrine arrangement with three oil lamps (diyas) lit on a blue and maroon woven cloth in front of a red altar cloth. Three figures stand or sit behind the lamps, draped in blue fabric with gold and red embellishments, with hibiscus flowers on their heads and gold necklaces and ornaments; they appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people. The central murti has a snake-like hood and a red hibiscus, and a pink-and-silver figure stands in the background. Timestamp reads Jul. 20, 2025 11:11:28 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-07-20A photograph of a puja arrangement on a red cloth with three standing and seated metal murtis, a gold-toned deity with pink and gold garment and a hibiscus flower on the head, a central seated figure with a hibiscus on its head and a pink cloth, and a figure with a black and white sash. Two brass oil lamps flank a large brass plate holding a pair of ornate metal sandals decorated with pink flower petals. Smaller brass plates hold a conch shell, a black stone lingam-like object, flower petals, and a small brass oil lamp, with a brass bell at the left edge. No people are visible.2025-04-07Photo of a temple puja arrangement with three small dolls or murtis dressed in blue embroidered garments with silver jewellery and red hibiscus flowers on their heads, standing on a green cloth. The central figure is a brass pot with a coiled cobra hood, adorned with a hibiscus and a garland. Oil lamps, brass plates with marigold petals, a small copper cup and a bowl of kumkum sit in front. A brass tray holds two ornate sandal-like pieces decorated with yellow flowers. Behind is a gold lotus pedestal and an orange drape. No people are visible.2024-02-26Inside a temple shrine, three life-size figurines in blue and gold brocade saris stand on a magenta cloth. The two standing figures on either side hold ritual objects and wear red hibiscus flowers in their dark headdresses. A gold shrine or stand in the centre holds a jewelled crown-shaped ornament and a gold necklace, with another hibiscus flower. Below, in the foreground, a large brass plate holds two gold-and-silver ornamented items surrounded by a garland of pink flowers. A green-draped deity murti and an orange cloth appear in the background, and a timestamp reads Jun. 22, 2024 1:32:41 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-22A photograph of a temple worship arrangement with no people visible. Three figures stand on a magenta cloth: a gilded standing figure on the left, a central seated figure with a pearl necklace, and a standing figure on the right with a black cap studded with rhinestones. All three wear orange and gold brocade garments and red hibiscus flowers. Before them are copper plates with oil lamps, yellow flowers, a brass plate of gilded sandals, a copper bowl of water with flower petals, and a bowl of jaggery. The wall behind is gold-toned and there is a orange cloth in the background. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 2, 2024 11:36:31 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-01-07A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a red cloth in a temple-like setting. Three gold-toned standing figures dressed in pink and gold garments with jewelled ornaments and hibiscus flowers stand behind the altar, with a shaped gold vessel draped in purple and a small gold stand between them. Two lit oil lamps with gold kalasha-style tops flank a large brass plate holding a pair of ornately engraved gold sandals decorated with pink flower petals. Scattered petals lie on the blue cloth, and a bronze bowl sits at the lower edge. No people are visible.2025-04-07Photograph of a ritual altar arrangement inside a temple hall. Two standing gold-toned figures in blue silk saris with gold borders flank a central seated figure draped in blue silk with a red flower on top and a red-and-white decorated backdrop. The two standing figures are statues, not living people. In the foreground, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate gold-toned sandal-shaped padukas decorated with flowers and vermilion marks, with white frangipani blossoms scattered around. Two lit oil lamps with golden canopies sit on either side, along with a small red-rimmed brass bowl and an orange cloth beneath. A timestamp reads Apr. 19, 2025 10:17:27 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-19A photograph of a shrine display indoors with three golden figures on a royal blue silk cloth edged with gold zari. The central figure is a deity murti with a red hibiscus on its head, a white and red flower garland, pearl strands and a jewelled silver crown. Flanking it are two standing figures in blue and gold garments with red and orange garlands; the right figure holds a staff wrapped in silver rhinestones. Small brass plates hold scattered pink petals and a lit oil lamp stands in front of the centre figure. In the foreground a large brass tray holds a pair of ornate golden sandals decorated with pink and yellow flowers, and a small bowl of yellow powder sits at the left edge. A timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:30:11 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-14A 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.2024-10-22Photo of a ritual altar arranged for puja at KAILASA Salem. Two golden figurines stand on a green cloth behind a central shivalinga-like form draped in blue cloth and a gold necklace: the left figure wears a maroon turban and blue shawl with beaded malas, the right figure wears a tall black-and-silver headdress with a blue saree and ornate gold jewellery. In the foreground, a brass plate holds white plumeria flowers, a pair of ornate silver-patterned items and small offering lamps. Oil lamps burn in brass lamp holders, a brass hand bell sits at left, and a plate holds kumkum, vibhuti-like powder and sweets. Ornate brass Om plate and a deity murti stand nearby. No people are visible.2025-04-04