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A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a blue cloth-draped altar. Three golden statues stand on pedestals: a figure at left with a plum turban and red garlands, a central Shiva lingam-style form covered in white and pink garlands with red hibiscus flowers and a jewelled crown-like ornament, and a figure at right in a blue and gold brocade garment with a black and silver jewelled headdress, bangles and red garlands. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with small brass plates holding pink flower petals. The timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:30:08 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a ritual display on a blue cloth with gold brocade. Standing gilded statues in blue and gold garments, adorned with red garlands, bangles and jewelled necklaces, flank a central brass-and-gold kalasha-like vessel draped in white and pink garlands and topped with a red hibiscus. In front, a small oil lamp burns on a brass plate beside a small figure, with pink flower petals scattered on another brass dish. Gold cloth and an ornate golden tray are in the foreground. No living people are visible. The timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:30:27 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-14Indoor shrine photograph of a deity altar with no people visible. A dark stone murti of a standing deity in green and striped cloth and white-and-red flower garlands stands at back against an orange backdrop, with a golden arch behind. In front, three decorated metal figures stand on a blue brocade cloth: a gold figure with an orange turban and red-and-orange garland at left, a central silver kalasha-style vessel draped in white and red flower garlands with a red hibiscus, and a right figure in a blue and gold dhoti with jewelled black-and-white sleeves and a gold tassel. A lit oil lamp sits before the centre, with pink and yellow flower petals and a gold thali of flowers in the foreground. Timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:30:31 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-14A photograph of three gilded murti figures displayed on a blue cloth in a temple-style room. The central figure is a seated deity murti with a gold crown-like headdress, white and pink fringed garland, a red hibiscus flower and a pearl necklace, wearing a striped multicoloured dhoti. The figure on the left is a standing gilded murti in a striped dhoti with an orange marigold garland, a maroon turban and a red hibiscus, with red bindi marks. The figure on the right is a standing gilded murti with a black head covering with silver studs, a long black braid decorated with silver, red and pearl garlands, and a hibiscus. Brass plates in front hold yellow flowers, a small brass lamp with a flame and a pink flower, and a small figure is set beside the right plate. The bottom right corner carries a date stamp reading Aug. 15, 2024 10:24:00 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-15Photograph of a small shrine display on a blue and gold brocade cloth in a temple hall. Three figures stand in the centre: a gilded deity murti flanked by two gilded standing figures dressed in blue and gold brocade saris with red and white garlands. The central figure is a gold lingam-style form draped in white and pink garlands with a red hibiscus flower on top and a red hibiscus at its base. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with copper plates holding pink flower petals and small brass items. Behind, an orange cloth and a green-robed figure with garlands are partly visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:40:00 a.m. No people are visible.2024-08-14Three decorated figures stand on a blue and gold patterned cloth in an indoor shrine. The two outer figures are standing statues dressed in gold and red brocade garments with red borders, adorned with garlands of red, orange and white flowers, red bindu marks on their faces, and yellow flowers in their headwear; the figure on the right holds a long black rod or staff with silver studs. The central figure is a seated or standing murti draped with a white and pink garland, with a large red hibiscus flower on top and a jewelled gold and red crown-like ornament at its base. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with copper plates holding yellow marigold petals and pink petals nearby. A gold-coloured wall and draped orange and magenta fabric form the background. The image has a visible timestamp reading Sep. 11, 2024 11:06:18 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-09A photograph of three devotional murti arranged on a blue cloth with gold brocade border in an indoor temple setting. The central murti is a deity seated with a crown and a large white and pink garland, wearing a striped multicoloured skirt and a jewelled ornament; a red hibiscus is set on its crown. Flanking figures stand on pedestals, the left in striped dhoti-like cloth with an orange and white garland and red tilak marks, the right with red and white garlands, jewelled necklaces and a dark headdress with a red hibiscus. Brass plates in front hold yellow flowers, a small lamp and a figure, and an oil lamp burns near the centre. A gold-coloured structure and an orange cloth appear behind. A timestamp reads Aug. 15, 2024 10:29:06 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-15A photograph of a shrine display indoors with three golden figures on a royal blue silk cloth edged with gold zari. The central figure is a deity murti with a red hibiscus on its head, a white and red flower garland, pearl strands and a jewelled silver crown. Flanking it are two standing figures in blue and gold garments with red and orange garlands; the right figure holds a staff wrapped in silver rhinestones. Small brass plates hold scattered pink petals and a lit oil lamp stands in front of the centre figure. In the foreground a large brass tray holds a pair of ornate golden sandals decorated with pink and yellow flowers, and a small bowl of yellow powder sits at the left edge. A timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:30:11 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-14A photograph of three devotional statues arranged on a blue cloth in a temple-like setting with an orange curtain and gold-coloured backdrop. The left statue is a golden male figure in a maroon and gold dhoti-style garment with a maroon turban topped with a yellow plumeria flower, wearing an orange and white garland and raising one hand in blessing. The centre is a black-and-gold linga-style deity form draped in a white and pink fringed garland, with a red hibiscus flower on top, a pearl necklace, a maroon silk cloth and a jewelled crown-like ornament in front. The right statue is a golden female figure in a maroon sari with gold border, wearing red bangles, a red and silver necklace, and a black braided hairpiece with a yellow plumeria flower. Brass plates hold yellow and pink flowers and a small oil lamp burns in front. Numerals and text in the lower-right corner show a timestamp and location.2024-11-08A 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 photo of a devotional arrangement on a blue cloth in a temple setting. Three golden statues dressed in yellow silk stand on pedestals: the left figure holds one hand raised in blessing and wears an orange-and-white garland, the centre figure is a small deity murti draped in white and pink garlands with a red hibiscus on top, and the right figure has hands joined in prayer and a black crown-like headdress with a long beaded braid. A small golden figure in yellow stands on a copper plate with pink flower petals. An oil lamp with a lit flame and a copper plate holding pink petals and small brass items sit in the foreground. Statues are not counted as physical people.2024-08-16Indoor temple shrine photograph showing three standing deity murtis on a blue brocade cloth, the central figure wrapped in striped fabric with a white and pink flower garland, hibiscus flowers in their turbans and a red garland on the left figure. In the foreground on an orange cloth, brass plates hold a lit oil lamp, yellow flowers, pink petals, a copper vessel, a conch-shaped vessel, a small bowl of turmeric or kumkum, and a folded cloth. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 15, 2024 10:29:01 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-15Photograph of three small golden statues on an orange cloth at a temple altar, decorated for worship. The left statue is a standing male figure in a maroon turban and saffron-orange garland with a pink dhoti-style wrap, its right hand raised in blessing. The centre figure is a deity murti draped in a white and magenta garland, with a yellow hibiscus flower on top and a jewelled crown-like ornament at its base. The right statue is a female figure in a pink sari with silver jewellery, bangles and a long beaded braid, also with a yellow hibiscus. Brass plates hold pink flowers and a lit oil lamp stands in front, with a golden kalasha-style lamp. A timestamp reads Sep. 18, 2024 11:08:39 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-18