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A black stone deity murti of a four-armed form stands in a gilded arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a white and gold crown, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, a blue and gold silk dhoti and shawl, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Garlands of red and white flowers hang across its chest. One upper hand holds a discus and another a conch. A stone pedestal below holds the murti, and a small figure stands in the lower right corner. A timestamp and location caption read Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram, Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop, with no people visible. The black-faced murti has four arms holding a conch and a discus, wears a white turban-style crown, a white and orange garland of flowers, a blue dhoti with a gold-threaded border, and a blue and gold shawl with diamond-patterned trim, plus jewelled necklaces. A small brass or metal figure stands on a pedestal in front, and a timestamp overlay reads Sep. 18, 2024 11:14:23 a.m., Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-18A photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Vishnu standing in an ornate gold arch framed niche against an orange cloth backdrop. The deity has four arms, holding a discus with a flower and a conch, and wears a white and gold turban over a blue cloth, a blue dhoti with gold border, layered pearl necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and a red and gold pendant. Urdhva Pundra tilak marks the forehead, and a plumeria flower lies at the base of the pedestal. A timestamp reads Nov. 16, 2024 1:11:18 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-11-16A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Vishnu standing in a gilded arched shrine niche against an orange cloth backdrop. The four-armed figure wears a blue dhoti with gold border, a white and blue crown, a red and white garland with flower petals, and layered silver necklaces; a white urdhva pundra tilak marks the forehead, and it holds a chakra and a conch-like object. Fresh white and yellow flowers are scattered at the base and on the pedestal. A smaller brass deity figure stands on a lower step in front. Floor is damp and a timestamp reads Nov. 16, 2024 1:10:52 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-11-16A black stone standing deity murti of Lord Vishnu, with four arms, is shown in a gold-framed arched niche against an orange cloth backdrop. It wears a blue dhoti, a white and blue crown, red and white flower garlands, and layered silver-toned necklaces, with a conch and chakra visible in the upper hands and fresh white plumeria flowers scattered around its base. A small brass or gold figure stands on the platform below. Bare floor and yellow kolam lines surround the shrine. Only the statue is depicted, so no physical people are present. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Nov. 16, 2024 1:11:32 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-16A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche backed by orange silk. The four-armed figure wears a red and gold crown, a vertical Vaishnava nama on the forehead, and a green and gold silk dhoti with a gold-bordered orange shawl draped over the shoulders. Red and white flower garlands and multi-strand ornamental necklaces adorn the chest, and it holds a discus and a conch in its raised hands. The niche has ornate gold carved scrollwork. A timestamp in the lower right reads Aug. 16, 2024 11:21:59 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-16A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche against an orange backdrop. The four-armed figure, with a Vishnu-style urdhva pundra tilak, wears a maroon and gold crown, layered pearl and gem necklaces, a red and white flower garland and a green and gold silk dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. Its raised hands hold a discus and a conch. A small brass-coloured deity figure with a garland sits on the platform in front. The floor shows scattered petals. A timestamp reads Aug. 16, 2024 11:21:53 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-16A photograph of a dark stone murti of a standing deity, decorated for worship in a shrine niche with an ornate gold arch and an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a white and gold cylindrical crown, a blue and gold dhoti and shawl, a silver necklace, and a garland of white and red flowers with yellow blossoms. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass plate holds fruit and a lit lamp on an orange cloth in the foreground, with more offerings and a small brass vessel nearby. Floor patterns in yellow and white are visible at the left. The timestamp reads 14-Sept-2024 7:42:30 pm, Salem. No people are visible.2024-09-15A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity, identified by its conch and discus and Vishnu-style urdhva pundra forehead mark, stands in a gilded arched niche backed by orange fabric. The image wears a red and gold crown, a green silk dhoti, an orange and gold shawl, layered necklaces and a long garland of white flowers and red beads. A small silver utsava figure with a garland sits on the pedestal in front. The room has a plain floor and pink drapery at the right. A timestamp reads Aug. 15, 2024 7:08:16 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-15A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Vishnu standing in an arched niche with ornate gold-toned carved frame. The murti wears a blue and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a tall white-and-gold crown, a garland of white and red flowers with yellow blossoms, and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on either side, and in front a brass plate holds lemons and offerings near a lit oil lamp. An orange cloth backdrop surrounds the niche, and kolam designs are drawn on the floor. A timestamp on the lower right reads 14-Sept-2024 7:42:39 pm, Salem.2024-09-15A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a gilded arched niche backed by orange fabric inside a plain room. The figure wears a red-and-gold dhoti and a red-gold shawl with tassels, a tall cylindrical crown, and a white urdhva-tilaka forehead mark. Garlands of white flowers, red beads and a yellow flower hang at the neck, with layered gold and jewelled necklaces. In the raised hands it holds a chakra and a conch-like object, with white flowers placed among them. A small metal utsava figure stands on the base in front. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Nov. 26, 2024 2:21:35 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-26A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a gilded arched niche backed by orange fabric, in a temple-like room. It wears a tall blue and maroon crown, a white urdhva-pundra style tilak, layered garlands of white flowers and red beads, jewelled necklaces, and a maroon and gold silk dhoti and shawl. A discus and conch are held in the upper hands, and a small silver-and-pink-clad metal murti stands on a pedestal in the foreground. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 26, 2024 2:21:56 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude and speed data. No people are visible.2024-11-26A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Vishnu standing in front of a bright orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The murti wears a blue and gold headdress, a white urdhva pundra style vertical mark on the forehead, and is dressed in a red and gold brocade cloth with an orange lower garment. It is adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and white beaded garlands, pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a yellow flower at the chest. Its upper hands hold a chakra discus at left and a conch at right, with white and yellow flowers placed on the hands. Along the lower edge of the image is a timestamp overlay reading Nov. 26, 2024 2:21:42 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Altitude 237.0m, Speed 0.0km/h, Index number 124. No people are visible.2024-11-26