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A photograph of a ritual display in a temple-like room showing three figures on a magenta cloth: two standing statues in orange and teal-green garments with garlands, flanked by a central shivalinga-like murti decorated with pearl and bead garlands, a red hibiscus flower, and a silver crown. The statues wear turbans and jewelled adornments. In front, a large brass plate holds a pair of ornate brass paduka sandals decorated with flowers and leaves, with a small yellow flower and green leaves placed on them. A brass kalasha-like vessel and a tall brass oil lamp stand nearby, with small brass lamps and offerings on plates. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 18, 2024 10:46:50 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A 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.2024-01-07Indoor temple scene showing three decorated figures on a magenta cloth, arranged before a golden wall and draped orange fabric. On the left stands a male figure in a maroon turban with a red tilak, wearing a red and white flower garland, an orange dhoti-style garment with green and gold border, and a raised hand. In the centre is a golden kalasha-like vessel decorated with a pearl garland, a red hibiscus flower, silver beaded necklaces and an ornate jewelled medallion at its base. On the right stands a female figure in an orange sari with green and gold border, wearing a black hair braid adorned with silver stones, a garland, and holding a small cup. Brass plates with a flame lamp, flowers and a small figurine sit in front. A timestamp reads Jul. 18, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-18Photograph of a puja arrangement on a green cloth with an orange cloth below. Two standing metal figures in red and gold brocade saris flank a central golden shivalinga-style vessel draped with a gold garland and topped with a yellow hibiscus flower. Brass lamps with figures sit at the corners, a brass plate holds a pair of ornate gold sandals or padukas decorated with flowers, and a brass kalasha-like vessel stands near a bowl of red kumkum. Timestamp reads Apr. 13, 2025 12:31:23 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-13A 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.2025-04-07A photograph of an indoor shrine with no people present. Gilded figures of a male and a female deity stand on a magenta cloth, the female figure wearing a green sari, a black braid decorated with silver studs and crystal jewelry. At center is a golden shivalingam-style form draped with a green cloth and a gold chain, topped with a red hibiscus flower, with a gold crown-like ornament in front. Small brass oil lamps stand on copper plates beside the figures. In the foreground a large brass tray holds two ornate silver-etched containers with red hibiscus, yellow flowers and green leaves. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 16, 2024 11:14:16 a.m. Alagapuram Periyaputhur Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-16Photograph of a devotional arrangement on a magenta cloth with three gold-toned figures in red garments: two standing images flanking a central golden yoni-lingam or Shiva-linga form draped in pearl and bead necklaces. Red hibiscus flowers adorn the figures, one standing figure wears a dark turban with a red flower and holds a rudraksha-style mala, and the other wears a dark headdress and braided hair. Before them on a brass plate are two ornate golden sandal-shaped objects with pink flowers and small golden lamp-like pieces, plus a brass cup with petals. Orange and gold cloth hangs in the background. Timestamp reads Jul. 8, 2024 Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-07Photo of a temple puja arrangement on a blue cloth. Two standing figurines in green saris with garlands and red hibiscus flowers flank a golden kalasha-like vessel draped in pearl and bead necklaces, topped with a hibiscus. A small golden deity mask with a jeweled crown sits in front. On the right foreground, a brass plate holds a pair of ornate silver-engraved sandals decorated with flowers. A copper cup with spoon and a small brass bowl sit at the lower left, on an orange cloth. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 31, 2024 10:51:16 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible in the frame.2024-07-31A photograph of a small altar display with three figures and ritual objects. Two standing figurines in orange garments with gold trim and jeweled necklaces flank a central gilded cobra-hooded object draped in orange cloth with a gold necklace. In front, a small silver plate holds a jeweled circular ornament with a red figure, and a brass tray with embossed paisley-patterned sandals holds flowers and small lamps. Brass oil lamps with ornate arch designs sit at the front corners, and pink petals are scattered on the tray. A green cloth covers the platform. The date stamp reads Mar. 17, 2025 1:00:21 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2025-03-17Indoor shrine photo of a ritual arrangement on a magenta cloth. Two standing golden-faced figures in teal and gold brocade saris flank a central golden deity murti or yantra-like form draped with pearl and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a green silk cloth. Garlands of red and orange flowers hang on the figures. Brass plates hold white jasmine flowers, yellow blossoms, small lamps and offerings in front, and a brass tray with white flowers and decorated kalasha-like vessels sits in the foreground. Ornate gold-carved panels and orange drapery form the background. Timestamp overlay reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:51:42 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-04-07A photograph of a temple altar set on a red cloth, showing three gilded metal deity figures dressed in orange silk and teal-green lower garments, each adorned with necklaces, a red hibiscus flower on the head, and one with a tall dark headpiece. The central figure sits behind a golden naga-hooded pedestal with a garland. In front are a jeweled crown, a small pink deity murti, brass plates with offerings, a lit oil lamp and a golden kalasha-style lamp. A large brass tray with flowers lies in the foreground. No people are visible; the figures are statues, so no a person candidate is present.2025-07-18A photograph of a shrine arrangement with three decorated deity murti figures on a blue cloth-covered platform, with a central figure wearing a striped garment, white and pink fringe, a red hibiscus flower and jewelled ornaments, flanked by two standing figures in striped dress with red and orange garlands and red tilak marks. In front, a large gold-toned plate holds a pair of ornate golden sandals decorated with floral engraving, adorned with pink flowers and green leaves. Small brass plates with yellow flowers and a brass oil lamp sit before the platform, and a copper vessel stands at the left edge. The timestamp reads Aug. 15, 2024 10:23:56 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-15A photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple-like hall. Three decorated figures stand or sit on a pink-draped platform: two adorned standing figures in red and maroon sarees with red hibiscus flowers in their dark turbans, and a central gold-and-silver adorned form with a red hibiscus, draped in pink cloth. Brass plates hold small lamps and an oil lamp, and a large brass tray in front holds two ornate silver-patterned sandal-like pieces scattered with pink rose petals. A brass pot and bell are at the lower left. A timestamp reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:23:48 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-23