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A photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple setting. Three gold-finished figures stand in a row: on the left a figure in a magenta dhoti-style wrap with gold necklaces, a red hibiscus flower on a dark head covering, and raised palm; in the centre a gold shiva-linga-style form with a hooded cobra canopy, draped in a magenta cloth and adorned with gold chains and a jewelled crown; on the right a figure in a magenta sari with silver jewellery, a dark braided hair piece and red hibiscus on the head. Brass plates hold white plumeria flowers, and a small oil lamp burns in the centre. A timestamp reads Jun. 25, 2024 10:27:45 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. Orange cloth and a gold frame appear in the background.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with three gold-toned deity murtis dressed in magenta silk and jewelled garlands, each adorned with red hibiscus flowers on their heads. The central figure is a lingam-like form with a gold face-covered crown and silver necklaces, flanked by two standing figures. In front, a small oil lamp burns on a brass plate with a red hibiscus and white plumeria flowers. Below, a large brass thali holds a red hibiscus, pink flower petals and two small figures. A timestamp in the corner reads Jun. 25, 2024 10:27:47 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-25A photo of a worship arrangement on a green cloth-covered wooden stand inside a temple-like hall. Two gold-toned figures in pink silk garments stand on either side of a central golden Shiva linga with a cobra hood, decorated with a gold necklace, jewelled ornaments and a red hibiscus flower. The figure on the left wears a turban and a pearl necklace; the figure on the right has a black braided hairstyle with white beadwork and gold armlets. Silver plates hold offerings with yellow flowers, a small silver lamp and a silver ritual object. Two ornate brass oil lamps with lit flames sit in the foreground, and a large brass tray with a red-and-white flower garland lies at the lower right. A timestamp reads Apr. 18, 2025 10:23:58 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-04-18A photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple-like room. Two standing gilded statues in green silk saris with brocade borders flank a central gilded kalasha-shaped object decorated with pearl and gold necklaces, a red hibiscus flower and a jewelled crown. Gold-and-red-stone ornaments hang on the figures, and the figure on the right holds a small gold object. In front sit a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a copper plate with a white plumeria flower, and a small plate with another plumeria flower. A gold-bordered plate is visible at the bottom edge. Timestamp and location text are in the lower right corner.2024-06-29Photograph 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 shrine arrangement inside a temple hall with an ornate gold base above. Center stands a gold Shiva lingam with a gold cobra-hood canopy and a yellow hibiscus, wrapped in pink embroidered cloth with jewelled decoration. Flanking it are two gold-toned statues: a male figure in magenta and gold dress with a red hibiscus on a tall headdress, and a female figure in pink brocade with bangles and a long black braid. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit in the foreground, a brass plate of ornate offerings lies at lower right, and a small brass deity figure and a red-and-white garland appear on silver trays. The statues are figures, not physical people. A date and location stamp reads Apr. 20, 2025 2:38:24 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-04-20A photograph of a shrine arrangement on an orange cloth. Two golden murti figures in magenta silk saris stand on either side: the left figure holds its hands in a greeting gesture and wears a red and white garland, and the right figure wears a dark braid with silver ornaments and a red hibiscus in its headdress. At centre stands a brass vessel with a golden cobra hood behind it, draped with marigold and red and yellow garlands. A silver and gold plate with white flowers sits in front. Brass items are partly visible at the bottom edge. The timestamp overlay reads Oct. 24, 2024 10:30:29 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-10-24A photograph of decorated deity murti and ritual objects on a magenta cloth. At center is a golden cobra-hooded serpent sculpture draped in red silk, adorned with a gold necklace, silver beaded collar, jeweled ornament and a red hibiscus flower on its hood. Flanking it on the left is a gold-painted female figure in a red sari with gold jewelry and a red bindi, and on the right a female figure in a red sari with a black jeweled braid, silver necklaces, red bangles and a hibiscus flower in her hair. In the foreground are a brass tray with small silver-toned items, a brass oil lamp, and a small brass pedestal on a plate. A timestamp reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:23:56 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-23A photograph of a ritual display on a blue cloth-covered table with no people visible. Three figures stand in the centre: on the left a gilded statue in a maroon turban and pink dhoti with an orange-red garland and raised hand; in the centre a golden multi-hooded naga or Shiva-linga style form draped with pearl and gold necklaces and set on a pink cushion with a jewelled ornament; on the right a gilded statue in a black turban with rhinestone trim, pink sari-like garment and pink bangles holding a staff. In front, copper and brass plates hold oil lamps, white flowers and offerings, with a small brass lamp (deepam) in the middle. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 25, 2024 12:14:57 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. Background shows gold-painted panels and orange and green fabric.2024-07-25A photograph of a shrine arrangement on an orange cloth in a temple-like hall. Three figures are shown: a central deity murti dressed in a magenta silk cloth with white and pink garlands, a red hibiscus flower on its head and a golden crown with jewels set before it; flanking the centre are two gilded standing figures, one at left in a pink sari-like cloth with orange garland and a turban-style headdress, and one at right in a pink cloth, golden bangles and a jewelled braided headdress. Brass plates hold yellow flowers and small brass lamps, and a lit oil lamp sits in front of the centre. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 21, 2024 10:37:32 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-21Photograph 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.2024-06-23A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a blue cloth with three figures and a lamp. Two standing gold-toned figures flank a central deity murti wrapped in white and pink garlands and a golden cloth, with a red hibiscus flower on top. The figure on the left wears an orange garland and a pink-and-purple skirt, and the figure on the right wears yellow silk, silver jewellery and a tall black braided hairstyle with a gold tassel. A small oil lamp burns in front of the central murti, with brass plates holding offerings. Orange and red drapes and gold ornamental panels are in the background. A timestamp reads Aug. 24, 2024 11:53:27 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-24A photograph of a ritual display on a green silk cloth in a temple-like room. Two gilded figurines in pink and magenta garments stand on pedestals, one with a tall dark turban and a bejewelled necklace, the other with a long black braid and beaded jewellery. Between them a golden cobra hood rises above a coiled golden base, draped with pink fabric and a gold chain. Frangipani flowers decorate the figures and offering plates. In front are a small brass kalasha-style vessel, a silver plate with a small deity figure and metal lamps on an orange cloth. No people are visible.2025-03-15