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Photograph of a temple shrine set up for worship with no people present. Small painted figurines of standing devotional figures, some with flower garlands in pink and yellow marigold, sit on wooden stands and green and orange cloths. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit, betel leaves and small offerings, with a brass bell and a small brass vessel in the foreground. A maroon cloth with a gold temple motif hangs behind, and a white dhoti-style cloth with a green border covers a ledge. A dark stone figure is visible at the far left. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 17, 2024 2:55:42 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.

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