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A photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. On the left, a large black stone Nandi bull is draped in a green cloth and garlanded with pink flowers, with a black Shiva linga-like form and a bell-hung ornament on its back. In the centre, a dark murti of a deity in blue and gold garments with a red and white garland stands before an orange backdrop within a gilded arch. On the right, a figure in orange clothing with a trident is seated beside a lit oil lamp. Brass plates with offerings, flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and lamps sit on an orange cloth in front of the bull, and a brass oil lamp burns on the floor. A timestamp reads Sep. 15, 2024 6:52:02 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.

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Interior shrine photographed at dusk with a timestamp reading Sep. 15, 2024 6:50:37 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. Left, a black stone Nandi bull sits on a gold-trimmed platform draped in a green silk cloth, decorated with pink flower garlands, bells and a gold-toned harness. Behind it, a black stone deity murti wearing a red head cloth and orange garment with a flower garland stands in a gold arched niche. Centre, a standing deity murti with blue and gold dress, a garland of red and white flowers and a crown-like headdress stands in an orange-backed arch. Right, a trident and a pink cloth stand behind two smaller figures in orange and saffron robes with flower garlands. In front, brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate of offerings and flowers, and a kalasha-like brass vessel sit on an orange cloth, with scattered petals on the floor.2024-09-15Photograph inside a temple shrine showing black stone murti statues against gold-framed arched niches with orange cloth backdrops. On the left, a seated black deity figure wears a green and white turban and a white dhoti, and sits beside a black bull statue (Nandi) draped with a pink flower garland, bells and a gold-embroidered red cloth. On the right, a standing black deity murti wears a green silk garment with red and white flower garlands and a red-and-gold crown, holding ritual objects in raised hands. A small brass oil lamp and brass plates sit on the floor, and a date stamp reads Aug. 22, 2024 6:39:46 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-22A photograph of a temple shrine interior with a black stone Nandi bull and a black deity murti draped in a blue cloth with gold border, adorned with a silver-toned necklace. Behind it stands a black murti of a deity in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with red-and-white garlands and a white crown, set in an orange-draped arched niche. On the floor are brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a plate with a kalasha-like vessel, a small brass cup, and a brass aarti lamp on a pink cloth. On the right, two painted clay or wooden figures in green and orange attire with garlands stand on an orange cloth beside small offering plates with flowers, lamps and vermilion. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:43:26 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-10-15A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large black stone Nandi bull on the left, draped with a magenta cloth, a gold-bordered cream and gold sash, a bell-studded collar and a pink flower garland around its neck, with a tilak mark on its forehead. To the right stands a black stone deity murti in a gold arched niche with orange backdrop, wearing a green turban, green and striped dhoti, layered beaded necklaces and a pink garland, holding ritual objects in its hands. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor, and a brass tray holds pink flower petals, kumkum, bowls and a lit lamp for worship. The scene has no visible people. A timestamp reads Jul. 19, 2024 6:58:01 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-19A photograph of a shrine interior with a black stone deity murti standing in a golden arched niche against orange cloth, wearing a blue and gold garment, a white crown-like headdress, and a garland of white and red flowers. To the left, a large black seated figure with a green cloth draped over its back is adorned with garlands. In front, brass trays hold yellow marigold petals, a brass kalasha-like vessel and a lit oil lamp, and small offering plates with flowers, fruit and sweets sit on an orange cloth. Two smaller garlanded idols stand on pedestals in front. No people are visible.2024-09-25A photograph of a shrine room with gold-framed arched niches and orange cloth backdrops holding black stone deity murti. On the left, a large seated black murti wears a blue and gold shawl, pink garlands and a red headdress. In the centre, a standing four-armed black murti wears a white and red garland and a green and red cloth. Smaller painted and dressed figures stand on a blue cloth, with a white and red garland near them. In front, a gold tray holds yellow and white flowers, and brass plates, bowls and a small lamp sit on an orange cloth, with a copper vessel nearby. A tall gold trident stands at the upper right. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Sep. 11, 2024 11:06:35 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-10-09Interior shrine photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue draped with a red and gold-bordered cloth and white flower garlands, with a black deity murti standing in an orange-draped arched niche behind it, wearing a pink garland and a silver-and-red necklace. In the foreground, a brass tray holds oil lamps, flowers, a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel and incense sticks, with a red kumkum or offering bowl. Patterned floor art is visible at left. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 3, 2024 6:40:35 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-02-07A temple shrine room with gold-framed arched niches lined with orange cloth. On the left, a large black stone murti of a seated deity draped in blue and gold silk, with garlands of pink and white flowers, a gold waist belt, and a decorated crown. Beside it stands a black four-armed deity murti in a green and gold dhoti holding a club-like and discus-like object, wearing a gold crown and necklaces. To the right, on a pink cloth, are smaller blue-and-gold clad figures and a brass kalasha with red hibiscus flowers. In the foreground, brass plates hold rose petals, a brass bell, a kumkum cup, a brass lamp, and small offerings, arranged for puja. No people are visible.2024-06-22A temple shrine interior with black stone murtis in gilded arched niches on orange cloth. On the left, a large black Nandi-like bull statue wears a silver-studded headdress, a pink garland and a bell-hung necklace. In the centre, a four-armed black deity murti in a green cloth and white-and-pink flower garland stands in the niche. In front, brass plates hold flowers, coconut, fruit and small offerings on an orange cloth, with a brass bell, oil lamps and incense sticks. Dressed small metal and wooden figurines sit on a blue cloth at right. No people are visible.2024-07-24Interior photo of a temple shrine with gold-painted walls and arched niches lined in orange cloth. On the left, a large black bull figure (Nandi) with red and white garlands and a red-and-gold cloth draped over it sits before a blue-clad deity murti. In the centre, a black standing deity murti wears a green cloth, a green turban-style headdress, a pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace. On the right, a golden trident stands beside a deity murti in orange and green clothing. Brass oil lamps stand on a purple-draped altar in front, with small figures and a timestamp reading Jul. 18, 2024 10:47:00 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu in the lower right corner.2024-07-18Photograph of a shrine interior with no people present. On the left, a black stone Nandi bull lies on a plinth draped with a blue cloth edged in gold, with a Shiva lingam-form figure with a crescent and garlands beside it, against an orange arched niche. Centre, a black stone deity murti in green garments and a green cloth with white and red garlands stands in a gold-trimmed niche. On the right, a small brass lamp, flower-decorated brass plates, a kalasha-style brass vessel, bells and a brass trident stand on a blue and orange cloth, with small figurines in red and maroon garments. A timestamp in the lower right reads Aug. 12, 2024 12:58:50 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-08Photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. Two arched gold niches with orange backdrops hold dark stone deity murti. The left figure is a black Nandi bull adorned with a red and gold cloth, bells, a white flower garland and painted markings. The central murti is a dark standing figure wearing a pink and gold shawl, a pink flower garland and jewelled necklaces. A brass trident stands at the upper right. In the foreground are brass plates of flowers and offerings, a brass kalasha-style pot, a small brass lamp with a flame, and a small silver figure on a magenta cloth. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:50:24 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-04-07