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A photograph of a temple shrine interior with a black stone Nandi bull and a black deity murti draped in a blue cloth with gold border, adorned with a silver-toned necklace. Behind it stands a black murti of a deity in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with red-and-white garlands and a white crown, set in an orange-draped arched niche. On the floor are brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a plate with a kalasha-like vessel, a small brass cup, and a brass aarti lamp on a pink cloth. On the right, two painted clay or wooden figures in green and orange attire with garlands stand on an orange cloth beside small offering plates with flowers, lamps and vermilion. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:43:26 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.

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Interior shrine photographed at dusk with a timestamp reading Sep. 15, 2024 6:50:37 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. Left, a black stone Nandi bull sits on a gold-trimmed platform draped in a green silk cloth, decorated with pink flower garlands, bells and a gold-toned harness. Behind it, a black stone deity murti wearing a red head cloth and orange garment with a flower garland stands in a gold arched niche. Centre, a standing deity murti with blue and gold dress, a garland of red and white flowers and a crown-like headdress stands in an orange-backed arch. Right, a trident and a pink cloth stand behind two smaller figures in orange and saffron robes with flower garlands. In front, brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate of offerings and flowers, and a kalasha-like brass vessel sit on an orange cloth, with scattered petals on the floor.2024-09-15A photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. On the left, a large black stone Nandi bull is draped in a green cloth and garlanded with pink flowers, with a black Shiva linga-like form and a bell-hung ornament on its back. In the centre, a dark murti of a deity in blue and gold garments with a red and white garland stands before an orange backdrop within a gilded arch. On the right, a figure in orange clothing with a trident is seated beside a lit oil lamp. Brass plates with offerings, flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and lamps sit on an orange cloth in front of the bull, and a brass oil lamp burns on the floor. A timestamp reads Sep. 15, 2024 6:52:02 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-15A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large black Nandi bull statue draped with a purple and gold-bordered cloth and a gold-toned jewelled necklace. Behind it stand two dark deity murtis: the left one in orange garments with a garland, and the right one in white and red dress with a long garland and a crown-like headdress, set against orange drapes. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a kalasha-like vessel, brass plates and small bowls on a maroon cloth, with a flower on the floor. Timestamp reads Oct. 15, 2024 6:41:10 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-15A photograph of a shrine room with gilded arched niches framing a standing black deity murti in white dhoti, garlanded, with a white turban, and a seated black bull or Nandi-like figure draped in a purple cloth and garlands on the left. In front, a brass tray holds yellow flowers, bananas, small brass bowls, a brass bell and an oil lamp, with a purple-clad small figure and a marigold-garlanded silver-and-blue figure on an orange cloth. A trident stands at the upper right. No people are visible. Offerings and abhishekam-style puja items are arranged for worship.2024-04-11Photograph of a shrine room with no people visible. Dark stone statues stand in gilded arched niches draped in orange cloth. On the left, a black Nandi bull with a blue and gold cloth draped over its back, a garland of pink flowers and a bell necklace, sits beside a standing black deity murti in a green shawl with a white and red flower garland. On the right, a brass-coloured figure and a decorated figure in orange with a black cap-like headdress and beaded garland sit on a blue cushion. In front, brass plates hold flowers, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, kumkum and offerings on an orange cloth. A timestamp reads Aug. 5, 2024 1:26:49 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-05-08Photograph of a shrine interior with no people present. On the left, a black stone Nandi bull lies on a plinth draped with a blue cloth edged in gold, with a Shiva lingam-form figure with a crescent and garlands beside it, against an orange arched niche. Centre, a black stone deity murti in green garments and a green cloth with white and red garlands stands in a gold-trimmed niche. On the right, a small brass lamp, flower-decorated brass plates, a kalasha-style brass vessel, bells and a brass trident stand on a blue and orange cloth, with small figurines in red and maroon garments. A timestamp in the lower right reads Aug. 12, 2024 12:58:50 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-08A temple shrine room with gold-framed arched niches lined with orange cloth. On the left, a large black stone murti of a seated deity draped in blue and gold silk, with garlands of pink and white flowers, a gold waist belt, and a decorated crown. Beside it stands a black four-armed deity murti in a green and gold dhoti holding a club-like and discus-like object, wearing a gold crown and necklaces. To the right, on a pink cloth, are smaller blue-and-gold clad figures and a brass kalasha with red hibiscus flowers. In the foreground, brass plates hold rose petals, a brass bell, a kumkum cup, a brass lamp, and small offerings, arranged for puja. No people are visible.2024-06-22Indoor shrine photo showing a black Nandi bull statue with bells and pink garland on the left, and a black deity murti in an arched golden niche draped with an orange cloth, wearing a green shawl, red and white flower garland and a green dhoti. In front, on a blue cloth, stand smaller decorated murtis dressed in green with red hibiscus flowers. On an orange cloth below lie brass plates and bowls with marigolds, a bell, a kalasha-style vessel, a small oil lamp, turmeric, sandals on a plate and folded cloth. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 31, 2024 10:51:27 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-31A photograph of a shrine room with gold-framed arched niches and orange cloth backdrops holding black stone deity murti. On the left, a large seated black murti wears a blue and gold shawl, pink garlands and a red headdress. In the centre, a standing four-armed black murti wears a white and red garland and a green and red cloth. Smaller painted and dressed figures stand on a blue cloth, with a white and red garland near them. In front, a gold tray holds yellow and white flowers, and brass plates, bowls and a small lamp sit on an orange cloth, with a copper vessel nearby. A tall gold trident stands at the upper right. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Sep. 11, 2024 11:06:35 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-10-09A temple shrine photographed during a ritual setup. A large black stone Nandi-like bull figure draped in blue cloth with a gold border sits at left, beside a standing dark deity murti in a green turban, green and gold cloth and garlands of red and white flowers, set in a gold arched niche with orange backing. In front, smaller decorated murtis of figures in striped and patterned dress with red flower adornments stand on a blue cloth. Brass plates, bowls and a bell hold flowers, fruit, sweets and small lamps on an orange cloth. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 15, 2024 10:24:14 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-15A photograph of a temple shrine interior. On the left a large black Nandi bull statue wears a pink flower garland, gold-coloured bead necklace with bells, and a green cloth draped over its body. Center-right a golden lotus-shaped pedestal holds a stone lingam wrapped in blue and pink cloth. At the right, a Shiva lingam with a white cap and rudraksha-style beads sits before orange and white draping. A small shrine on a blue stand holds two figurines in orange and red robes, with a yellow flower and oil lamps lit before them. Two more figurines in purple and orange stand at right, one holding a trident. Brass oil lamps, a small bowl of flowers and offerings sit on the floor. No living people are visible.2024-09-15A temple shrine interior with black stone murtis in gilded arched niches on orange cloth. On the left, a large black Nandi-like bull statue wears a silver-studded headdress, a pink garland and a bell-hung necklace. In the centre, a four-armed black deity murti in a green cloth and white-and-pink flower garland stands in the niche. In front, brass plates hold flowers, coconut, fruit and small offerings on an orange cloth, with a brass bell, oil lamps and incense sticks. Dressed small metal and wooden figurines sit on a blue cloth at right. No people are visible.2024-07-24