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A small silver-toned deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a jeweled crown with turquoise stones, a blue silk garment with gold border, and a jeweled necklace, seated before a pink and purple fabric garland. An orange satin cloth lies beneath it on a stone surface, and a brass lamp or vessel sits at the right edge. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 28, 2024 11:36:34 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.

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A small multi-armed metal deity murti is the central subject, seated on an orange satin cloth on a wooden surface. The murti wears a blue satin garment with gold trim, a jewelled silver necklace and belt, and a red tilak on the forehead. Its arms hold ritual objects, including a trident-like staff. Magenta and purple fabric garlands frame it, and yellow flowers and a jewelled silver crown with blue stones sit at the top. Brass vessels and a brass lamp are at the left and right edges. No people are visible.2024-10-09A photograph of a small metal deity murti placed on an orange satin cloth in a temple setting. The multi-armed figure wears a blue satin garment with a gold-toned border and a silver jewelled crown with turquoise stones, and is framed by a pink and purple fringed floral garland with yellow marigold flowers. Scattered marigolds lie on the cloth and altar step, with brass vessels and a yellow-flowered tray nearby. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Sep. 21, 2024 10:37:54 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-21A small bronze-toned deity murti stands on a square pedestal atop an orange satin cushion in a temple setting. The multi-armed figure wears a crown with turquoise and blue jewelled ornaments, a large red hibiscus flower tucked above the head, red and white beaded necklaces, a silver necklace with a blue gemstone pendant, and a dark blue cloth wrapped at the waist. A brass staff or rod lies diagonally across the base. Behind it, brass plates hold red flowers and small offerings, and a gold-trimmed altar shelf is visible. A timestamp reads Jun. 22, 2024 1:32:57 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-22A photograph of a small bronze deity murti seated on an orange satin cushion in a temple shrine. The murti wears a blue and silver jeweled crown, a pearl necklace, a jeweled collar, and a purple satin cloth draped across its body with gold borders. It holds a trident-like staff across its front and is decorated with a garland of red, pink, orange, green and yellow flowers, plus white jasmine blooms and a yellow plumeria flower at its base. Behind it are brass plates of yellow flowers and offerings, and a green cloth hangs in the background. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 25, 2024 11:17:44 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-25A photograph of a copper-toned deity murti decorated for worship, standing on a pedestal draped with an orange satin cloth. The figure wears a purple satin garment, a jewelled crown with blue stones, a pearl necklace and a large jewelled pendant with a blue stone, and holds a trident-like staff. It is surrounded by a garland of pink, red, orange, yellow and green crepe-paper flowers, with yellow marigolds, white blossoms and a yellow plumeria placed at its base. A vermilion tilak mark is on its forehead. Behind it are a green silk cloth with a gold border and a wooden bench with a red flower. A timestamp reads Sep. 25, 2024 11:17:47 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-25A photograph of a small metal murti of a deity standing on an ornate pedestal, seated on an orange satin cloth. The figure wears a green silk garment with a red and gold band, a jewelled necklace and a large jewelled crown with turquoise stones, and holds a trident. Pink and white flowers are placed around the figure and at its base. In front is a brass lamp with a lit flame, and brass ritual vessels and a brass lamp stand are visible at the right edge. Behind are wooden platforms with brass and gold items, including a plate of flowers. A timestamp in the corner reads Jun. 29, 2024 10:10:30 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-29A small metal deity murti stands on an orange silk cloth before a yellow wall in a temple shrine. The figure wears a green satin garment with a red and gold border, a jewelled necklace with a blue stone, and a jewelled crown. Red kumkum marks are on its forehead and chest, and red hibiscus flowers are placed in its surroundings, with white flowers scattered at its base. A large ornate silver halo frames the murti, and it holds a long staff. In front, a brass plate holds a lit oil lamp. Background shrine figures and draped fabrics are visible. A timestamp reads Jun. 29, 2024 9:20:15 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-29A black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within a golden arched shrine niche with an orange backdrop. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue silk sari with gold and pink woven motifs, a white floral garland and pink flower garlands, and a red bindi. Several arms are visible, holding ritual objects including a sword-like implement. Golden pillars with carved floral reliefs frame the niche. No people are visible. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 11, 2024 11:47:59 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-07A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated in an ornate gilded arched shrine niche with an orange backdrop. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue and purple silk sari-like garment with gold border, a magenta and white flower garland, and red hibiscus flowers with yellow blossoms in its hands. Two brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on the floor before the shrine, with a small brass lamp in front, and a magenta patterned curtain sits to the left. The timestamp overlay reads Jul. 5, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-04-07Photograph of a black stone deity murti seated inside a gilded arched shrine niche with an orange cloth backdrop. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a white and purple garland, a white bead necklace, a blue and gold patterned silk garment, and a red and white beaded sash. Yellow flowers are placed on the shoulders and arms. Two brass standing oil lamps flank the murti, with a small brass lamp in front. The timestamp overlay reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:50:48 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-04-07A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a throne within a gilded arch niche with an orange backdrop. The figure wears a blue silk garment with a gold-bordered hem, a tall decorated crown with red and green jewelled panels, layered garlands of white flowers and red and white beads, and a large red floral necklace. Several arms are visible holding ritual objects. To the right, another dark statue in a pink garment stands in a neighbouring niche. The floor is grey and a yellow painted kolam design is partly visible at the lower right. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 23, 2024 11:57:16 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-23A dark stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess is seated in a gilded arched shrine niche against an orange backdrop. She wears a tall jewelled crown with a green beaded band, a long garland of white and red flowers with red bead strands, and a blue silk sari with gold border and a blue shawl edged in silver. Gold jewellery and a heart-shaped pendant adorn her chest, and a tassel hangs at her lap. The image is a photograph of the murti in a shrine, with a timestamp overlay reading Aug. 23, 2024 11:57:19 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu in the lower right corner. No people are visible.2024-08-23