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A 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.

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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.2024-02-27A 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.2024-02-27Photograph 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 47.2025-02-15Photograph 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.2025-03-14Photograph 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 ritual arrangement on a green cloth with two gold-painted figures in maroon silk saris with gold borders, adorned with silver necklaces, bangles and red hibiscus flowers in their hair. Between them stands a gold-toned kalasha-like vessel or lingam form draped in a maroon cloth, with a silver ornament and beaded garland, topped with a red hibiscus. Brass plates hold oil lamps, a lit diya, a yellow cloth or offering, and kumkum, indicating puja offerings. The timestamp reads 24-Feb-2024 10:41:19 am Salem.2024-02-24A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a green cloth. Three gilded statues dominate: on the left a male figure with a red tilak and a flower in hand, in a red and gold brocade dhoti-style garment and a jewelled necklace; on the right a female figure with bangles, red-and-gold brocade sari and a flower; in the centre a golden cobra hood with a yellow hibiscus flower over a coiled gold lingam-like form draped in red-gold brocade and garlands. In the foreground stand brass plates with a small oil lamp and a small brass figure, and a jewelled ornament with pearl strings. A timestamp reads Apr. 13, 2025 12:31:31 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-13A 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 devotional altar display with three figures on a green cloth. Two standing figures flank a central golden shivalingam-like object with a cobra hood carved into it, draped in a teal and gold brocade cloth with a jewelled collar. The flanking figures wear teal and gold saris, pearl and gold necklaces, red bindis, and red hibiscus flowers in their headdresses. Small brass oil lamps (diyas) burn on copper and brass plates, and marigold petals and red hibiscus flowers are scattered across the altar. A timestamp reads 26-Feb-2024 11:10:14 am, Salem.2024-02-26Photograph of three decorated figures on a magenta cloth in a temple-like room with orange and gold drapery behind. Two standing figures in red silk saris with red hibiscus flowers in their hair flank a central golden kalasha-like pot-shaped form draped in red cloth, adorned with gold necklaces, beaded silver garlands and a jewelled ornament. The figure on the right wears layered jewellery and bangles and carries a jewelled black braid. Brass plates in front hold rose petals, a small oil lamp and a golden lamp stand. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:24:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. These are statues or murtis rather than physical people.2024-06-23Indoor 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.2024-07-18