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A photograph of a temple shrine displaying several decorated murti figures dressed in red and gold silk garments with jewelled necklaces and red hibiscus flowers on their heads. In the centre stands a golden shivalinga-style vessel draped with a jewelled ornament and a hibiscus flower. To the right, a standing figure holds a small golden ritual object. Before them on a green cloth are brass oil lamps lit with flames, white plumeria flowers, a small gold kalasha-shaped vessel and a copper plate with kumkum. A black stone deity murti decorated with a pink garland stands in an arched niche with an orange backdrop. A date and time stamp reads 27-Feb-2024 11:36:04 am Salem.

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Photograph of a devotional altar with several murtis draped in orange and red silk garments, silver jewellery and garlands with red hibiscus flowers. Behind them stands a dark-skinned multi-armed deity murti with a pink garland, before an orange cloth backdrop and golden arch. In front, a golden shiva lingam-form with a large silver necklace and decorative jewellery sits on a green cloth beside a small brass lamp with a lit flame, a brass plate with white plumeria flowers, and a brass dish with a lit oil lamp. A small figure in orange garments sits on a copper plate with flowers. A timestamp in the corner reads 27-Feb-2024 11:36:12 am Salem.2024-02-27A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a green cloth in a temple setting. Two standing gold-coloured metal figures flank a central shivalinga-style form draped in red and gold silk; the left figure wears a dark turban and the right has a black head covering with rhinestone bands, both adorned with red hibiscus flowers and layered necklaces. The central lingam-like form has a silver-beaded base, jewelled ornaments and a hibiscus on top. Brass plates hold lit oil lamps, white frangipani blossoms, a kumkum-marked offering and a small brass lamp stand. The timestamp reads 27-Feb-2024 11:35:59 am, Salem. No people are visible.2024-02-27Photograph of an altar display inside a temple-like hall showing statues rather than living people. A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in an arched golden niche before an orange cloth backdrop, wearing a purple garment, pink and orange garlands, a white turban and a decorated cloth sash. Flanking the central shrine are two gold-toned statues of women draped in maroon silk with gold zari borders, one with a red hibiscus in her hair, the other holding a staff. A central gold kalasha-like vessel stands with a red hibiscus, pearl garland and a sequined rudraksha-style ornament. In front, a green cloth holds brass lamps, a lit oil lamp, copper plates with yellow cloth and offerings, and small decorative figures. A timestamp reads 24-Feb-2024 10:41:44 am, Salem.2024-02-24A photograph of a ritual altar with three decorated figures on a green cloth. Two standing figures on either side wear red and gold silk garments, jewelled necklaces, and dark headdresses with red hibiscus flowers. A central deity murti rises from a golden base with a hooded serpent canopy and a red hibiscus, draped in a red and gold silk skirt with jewelled ornaments. Oil lamps burn with flame, and copper and brass plates hold white plumeria flowers and offerings, with a brass kalasha-style vessel in the foreground. A large brass tray with flowers sits in the lower foreground. No people are visible in the scene.2024-02-27A photograph of a temple shrine set-up with no people visible. In the centre sits a gold-and-blue ornamented deity form with a gold cobra-hood backdrop and flowers, flanked by two decorated standing figures in blue silk and jewelled garlands. A dark-skinned deity murti with four arms, pink garland and white turban stands in a gold arched niche behind an orange cloth. A green silk cloth covers the altar, holding brass plates with marigold petals, a lit oil lamp, brass bowls and red hibiscus flowers. Timestamp reads 26-Feb-2024 11:10:28 am, Salem.2024-02-26Indoor shrine scene with no living people present. A black stone deity murti of a four-armed figure in a pink garland and white turban stands in a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop. In front, two gold-faced utsava murtis in maroon silk with pearl and gem necklaces stand on pedestals, one holding a sword-like staff, both adorned with red hibiscus flowers. Between them sits a gold and jewelled kalasha-like vessel decorated with hibiscus and a garland, set on a maroon cloth. Brass plates with yellow flowers, a small oil lamp, and brass dishes sit on a green cloth in front.2024-02-24Indoor shrine photograph showing a dark stone deity murti of a four-armed figure in blue cloth and red-and-white flower garland, behind an orange draped backdrop. In front stand golden statues dressed in red cloth with flower garlands and red hibiscus flowers: a smaller figure on the left with red tilak and orange-marigold garland, and a taller figure on the right holding a ring-shaped object, wearing a black crown with silver studs and a glittering tassel. A golden kalasha-like vessel draped in pink and orange marigold garlands sits at centre, with brass plates of marigold petals and a small brass lamp at the front. No living people visible. Timestamped Nov. 19, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-19A 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.2025-07-18Photograph of a shrine arrangement with three figures on a green cloth. Two standing gold-and-white statues in orange robes flank a central golden cobra-hooded deity murti or lingam-form with a garland of marigolds and pink flowers and red hibiscus on top. The left statue wears a purple turban with a red hibiscus and a garland; the right statue wears a black embellished headdress with a red hibiscus and a long jewelled sash. Brass oil lamps and a silver ritual vessel with a small silver deity figure sit in front. A timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:47:04 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu, with index number 47.2025-02-15A photograph of a shrine arrangement showing three standing statues dressed in orange garments and garlands. The two outer statues wear orange cloth with gold borders, red and white garlands, pearl necklaces, and turbans topped with red hibiscus flowers; one holds a hand near its chest. The central object is a gold-toned Shiva lingam with a hooded metal cover, draped in pink, orange and yellow marigold garlands and a hibiscus. Gold plates with oil lamps, a small gold crown-shaped image and a green silk cloth lie in front. A photographic timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:47:02 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu, Index number 46. No living people are visible.2025-02-15Photograph of a home or temple altar display with no people present. Three gold-finished murtis stand on a red cloth: a figure on the left with raised hand in a pink sash and jewelled necklace, a central golden Shivalinga-like form in a magenta jewelled cloth draped on a yoni-style base decorated with a red hibiscus, and a figure on the right in a pink sari with a black jewelled braid and a red hibiscus in the hair. A small gold and pink mini murti stands in front. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the display on a blue woven cloth, and rose petals lie on the red cloth. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jul. 5, 2025 10:42:45 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-04-07Photograph of a decorated altar arrangement with no living people visible. Central golden naga (serpent) hood form coiled around a gold shivalinga-style base, draped in green brocade with gold necklaces and a red hibiscus flower on top. Flanking figures are golden statues: one on the left in a plum-coloured turban with pink flower, bearing a jewelled necklace; one on the right in a black turban with silver embellishment, holding a cloth and wearing green brocade. Brass oil lamp with a lit wick in the foreground, small brass plates with flowers and a kumkum-marked figure, and a gold tray with a red hibiscus. Green cloth covers the platform over an orange fabric backdrop. A timestamp reads Mar. 14, 2025 11:18:02 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-14