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A photograph of a gilded wooden palanquin-style bed set in a temple, with red cloth lining its base. Two small brass figures in teal and gold dress stand at either end, and a teal-and-gold draped mound sits centrally on a gold stand. Foreground trays hold a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, incense sticks, a small dish, a bowl of white flowers, and brass ritual vessels. Timestamp overlay reads 25-Jul-2024 5:08:36 am, Palliyeluchi Pooja_SSJP, indicating the Palliyezluchchi bedtime-awakening ritual. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded wooden palanquin-style bed with carved lattice sides, draped in red cloth, used for the Palliyeluchi morning ritual. Two gold-coloured murti figures stand at the sides, one on the left in a red and gold dhoti-style garment and one on the right in a red and gold sari-style dress. At the centre a deity murti is covered by a white sequined cloth with pink, teal and green embroidered motifs. In front sit a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a small brass lamp stand and a bowl of peanuts, plus a brass plate with kumkum and a red cloth on the right. Toothbrushes, a comb, a spray can and a plastic container lie on the cloth, and red bedding and folded cloths sit on a shelf behind. No people are visible.2024-03-11Photograph of a gilded wooden palanquin-style cot with carved openwork railings and red-maroon bedding, set for a ritual awakening. On the upper cot, a golden deity murti in yellow and gold garments sits beside a folded yellow cloth. On the lower cot, a small golden standing figure in yellow robes rests on a red pillow and folded red cloth. In the foreground, a golden tray holds small oil lamps, a lit wick lamp, incense sticks, bells, a pink rose-petal offering and a dried fruit. A wooden box with a mirror, comb and toiletries sits to the right. Timestamp overlay reads 06-Jul-2024 4:52:18 am and Palliyeluchi_SSJP. No people are visible.2024-05-07A photograph of a Palliyezluchchi ritual arrangement on a maroon cloth-covered platform against a plain wall. Two small brass deity figures in teal and gold striped garments stand at either side, one with raised hand. In the centre a folded teal and gold-bordered cloth bundle sits behind a brass plate holding toothbrushes, a tube of paste, a small container and a comb. On the left, a brass tray holds an oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass cup, a brass bell-shaped vessel and incense sticks. On the right, a brass tray holds a red and gold cloth, a small brass dish, a mirror-like plate and other items. A timestamp in pink reads 26-Jul-2024 5:10:07 am and Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP. No people are visible.Photograph of an empty gilded wooden cradle-style bed and a lower gilded wooden platform bed inside a room with white marble floor. The upper bed has red cloth and holds a green silk pouch and a small gold-clad figure. The lower bed has red cloth, a small bronze-toned seated figure in white cloth on a pedestal, folded red and gold-bordered cloth, and a gold tray. In front is a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, cashew nuts and a bowl, beside a wooden box holding pink flowers, combs, toothpaste and personal items. No people are visible. Timestamp in the lower right reads 27-Jun-2024 4:42:46 am.A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a maroon cloth-draped table, with no people present. On the left, a brass tray holds an oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass bell, a small brass vessel, incense sticks standing upright, and a brass pot. In the centre, a covered teal-and-gold cloth-wrapped object sits on a tray beside a clear plastic container and rolled cloth. On the right, a gilded metal deity murti in a teal skirt and shawl, with a crown, stands beside a tray with red and gold cloth and offerings. A stained wall forms the background. Pink timestamp text in the corner reads 26-Jul-2024 5:10:41 am, Palliezhchi Pooja_SSJP.A photograph of a gilded wooden bed frame with pierced quatrefoil panels, set with rust-red bedding and folded red cloth with green-and-gold borders. A small gold-coloured standing figure dressed in yellow robes sits on the bed, serving as a deity murti. On the floor in front, a gold tray holds lit oil lamps, brass bells, incense sticks, a brass implement and rose petals. A wooden box nearby contains a small mirror, combs, toiletry bottles and a cake of soap. No physical people are visible. The scene corresponds to the palliyeluchi morning awakening ritual.2024-05-07Photograph of three small metal murtis on a wooden tray in a temple shrine. On the left, a standing figure in a maroon shawl with gold border and raised right hand, with a tilak on the forehead. In the centre, a covered figure draped in a teal and green striped silk cloth with gold-toned border. On the right, a female murti in a green silk sari with gold border and gold jewellery. Behind them, other decorated deity figures, purple and yellow draped cloths, and a wooden cabinet with small compartments. A timestamp reads 18-Jun-2024 10:08:54 am.2024-07-10A photograph of a Palliyezluchchi waking ritual arrangement on a maroon cloth-covered platform. Two small brass-coloured deity figures stand on either side, wearing teal sarees with gold borders, pearl and bead garlands and tall crowns. A central seated figure is draped in teal fabric with red beaded and white pearl garlands. In front are brass plates holding almonds, a brass bowl, a small lamp and incense sticks, a brass kalasha-style vessel, toothbrushes and a comb. A timestamp reads 27-Jul-2024 4:58:32 am.A photograph of a small ritual setup on a wooden table with a red and yellow patterned cloth. Two small figurines in teal and green garments with pearl necklaces and tall crowns flank a central object draped in white and red beaded cloth. In front are a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, incense stick, a bowl of pink flowers and a bowl of rice. A comb, a tin and a folded yellow cloth sit nearby. No people are visible. A printed timestamp reads 11-Aug-2024 5:06:28 am.2024-11-08Photo of a gilded wooden bed set for a temple ritual, with a small golden figure of a seated saint in a red robe on a low golden bed draped in orange cloth, beside a folded orange cloth with green border and a red pillow. An upper golden cot holds a small deity murti in red and gold dress. Brass aarti and puja vessels, a wooden box of toiletries and combs, and a gold bowl of pink flowers sit on the marble floor. No people are visible. A date stamp reads 29-May-2024 4:45:01 am Madurai Main.2024-07-22Photograph of two gold-painted wooden cradle-style beds in a temple room with a pale tiled floor. The upper bed, with four turned posts and a pierced railing, holds a small gold statue draped in a yellow cloth. The lower, larger bed has a rose-pink cushion, a folded pink cloth with a green-and-gold border, and a small gold-clad standing statue in a yellow garment on a square base. A timestamp in the corner reads 06-Jul-2024 4:52:34 am and Palliyeluchi_SSJP. No physical people are visible.2024-05-07Photograph of three small metal or bronze murtis on a gold-painted tray in a temple sanctum. On the left stands a figure in a green-and-gold striped skirt with a pearl and floral garland, hand raised in blessing and a red tilak on the forehead. At the centre sits a covered murti draped in a royal blue cloth with a red and gold border and a gold jewelled belt, its head veiled by a red band. On the right stands a female deity in a blue sari with gold floral print, gold crown and ornaments, holding an object in one hand. A brass bell stand and gold ritual items are visible behind. Deity murti only; no physical people visible.