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A photograph of a puja arrangement on an orange cloth on a concrete floor, with no people visible. Two standing figurines in yellow garments with dark turbans and white and red garlands flank a central figure with a red hibiscus flower and garland. A blue brocade cloth sits beneath them with small lamps and offerings. Brass lamp stands, a brass bell, a large brass plate with pink flower petals and a pair of ornate decorated sandals, a plate of black stone lingams, a conch shell, a small oil lamp, vermilion and turmeric dishes, betel leaves, sacred ash and a folded cloth arranged for ritual worship. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 8, 2024 9:20:42 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.

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Photo of a ritual puja arrangement on an orange cloth spread across a concrete floor. Three figures stand on a blue cushioned mat: two small dressed metal figures in yellow garments with red flowers and garlands flank a golden figure wearing pearl necklaces and a yellow hibiscus. A small oil lamp burns on a brass dish before them. In front, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate silver-patterned sandals decorated with red flowers. Smaller brass vessels, a bell, a plate of red flowers and a green betel leaf, kumkum, turmeric, a conch shell, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a lingam-like stone on a tray are arranged around. A timestamp reads Aug. 3, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-02-08Ritual puja setup on an orange cloth with brass trays, a bell, a copper pot with a spoon, kumkum in a small cup, dark Shiva lingams on a plate, a conch, flowers and oil lamps. Behind it, a table with a blue cloth holds three figures: a central deity murti garlanded with white flowers and beads, flanked by two standing figures in green and teal robes with red garlands and tall ornate headdresses. Timestamp reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:02 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-08-25A photograph of a shrine arrangement with three statues dressed in yellow garments. The two outer figures stand on pedestals with garlands of orange-red and white flowers, and the central figure, seated, wears a white flower garland and a red hibiscus at the top. A blue brocade cloth covers the altar, with a small oil lamp and brass dishes in front. Two tall brass lamp stands flank the scene. In the foreground, a large brass plate holds pink flowers and a pair of ornate brass sandal-shaped objects, with a small brass cup nearby. A timestamp reads Sep. 8, 2024 9:20:39 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-08-09A photograph of a temple shrine set up for puja, with no people visible. On the orange cloth in the foreground sit brass plates holding pink flower petals, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell with a wooden handle, small bowls of turmeric and red kumkum, a round brass tray with a dish of petals and a small lamp, and a plate of camphor-like pieces. Behind them on a blue cloth stand two metal figures of standing deities draped in garlands, with a golden pedestal and a lit lamp. A green-and-orange draped deity murti and a small decorated figure appear at the left. A timestamp reads Jul. 27, 2024 12:22:28 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-07-27A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement set up for a puja. In the foreground, brass plates on an orange cloth hold a small bell, a copper vessel, a lit oil lamp, white conch-shaped and dark stones, flower petals, and a folded white cloth with a stick. Behind them, a blue cloth covers a low platform with a silver-and-gold pot-shaped object adorned with pearl garlands and a lamp, flanked by two standing brass-coloured figures wearing red hibiscus flowers, garlands and striped garments. Two brass lamp stands with trident finials frame the scene. No people are visible. Timestamp overlay reads Jul. 24, 2024 12:21:13 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-24A photograph of a puja arrangement on the floor of a temple hall, with brass plates and trays set on wooden stands. Two green-clad standing murtis with red hibiscus flowers in their hair flank a central figure on a magenta cloth. Brass bells, flower petals, plumeria, jasmine garlands, a conch, a lamp with a flame, a sandal paste bowl and a pair of ornate brass sandals stand on a tray. Ritual items such as offerings and a small vessel are arranged before the murtis. No people are visible.2024-06-29Indoor shrine arrangement with no people present. Two standing figurines of a deity pair in pink and red garments with garlands and decorated turbans flank a central seated figure with pearl necklaces on a blue cloth-covered altar. Brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, orange cloths hold brass plates with a silver lamp, conch shell, flowers, kumkum and vibhuti, a copper vessel with a spoon, a bell, and folded white cloth, consistent with puja offerings. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jul. 25, 2024 12:14:53 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-25Ritual worship arrangement in a temple shrine with no people visible. Two golden standing figures in orange garments, green dhotis, flower-topped turbans and beaded necklaces flank a central golden peetha-like seat with a jeweled ornament on a red cloth. In front, a brass bell, a large brass plate holding carved wooden sandals with flowers, lit oil lamps with gold kalasha-style holders, a brass tray with turmeric paste and offerings, and a bowl of red kumkum. Scattered petals and marigold flowers cover the floor. Background includes a pink and gold draped deity figure.2025-07-18A photograph of a ritual worship arrangement set up indoors on a green cloth and an orange cloth. Central is a large shivalinga draped with a garland of pink and orange flowers and topped with a white plumeria, with a small red hibiscus at its base. Flanking it are two standing figurines of a man and a woman in purple and blue garments with gold trim and ornate headwear. Brass trays hold scattered yellow and white flowers, marigold petals, a brass bell, a small oil lamp burning, a conch shell, rudraksha beads, sandalwood-type paste blocks, a copper vessel and a red cloth heaped with dark beads. A large deity murti in green and red robes stands at the upper left, and a red painted backdrop with gold trim is at the right. No people are visible.2025-02-24Photograph of a puja altar inside a temple-like hall showing three small standing murtis dressed in yellow silk garments with red hibiscus flowers in their hair and red-and-white or red-beaded garlands around their necks; the central figure has a golden crown-like headdress and white garland. They stand on a blue cloth on a raised platform. In front, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate silver sandals scattered with pink petals, flanked by a copper cup, a small brass bowl of kumkum, a brass bell with wooden handle, and a lit oil lamp. An orange cloth covers the foreground. Gold-coloured pillars and draped fabrics frame the scene. Timestamp overlay reads Aug. 16, 2024 11:19:36 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible in the frame.2024-08-16A 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.2024-10-22A photograph of a temple ritual setup with no people visible. A decorated altar holds two small standing deity figures, one dressed in orange and teal with a red garland and the other in orange with a striped headdress and silver jewellery. Between them stands a brass cobra-hooded image encircled by a pink, orange and yellow marigold garland with a white flower. In front, brass trays hold silver-embossed paduka-like sandals, a brass kalasha-style lamp, a conch shell, a bell, marigold flowers, black stones, kumkum and vibhuti. Oil lamps are lit, and a red cushion and orange cloth lie on the floor. A backdrop shows a maroon cloth with golden bull (Nandi) imagery. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 19, 2025 1:34:35 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-19