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A photograph of a temple altar arrangement with three figures. Two standing gilded figures on the left and right wear garlands of orange, red, teal and magenta flowers and white blossoms; the figure on the right holds a staff and has a dark turban with a plumeria flower. A central gold-toned deity murti, with a large gold face-like form, wears a magenta, orange and yellow garland, a plumeria flower on top, and a jewelled crown-like ornament. In front, a brass lamp with a lit flame sits on a tray with a small golden shrine piece, yellow chrysanthemums and plumeria blossoms on an orange cloth. A timestamp in the corner reads Sep. 25, 2024 11:18:22 a.m.

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A worship altar with three statues on an orange cloth. The central figure is a golden deity murti, with a gold face and a pink and orange flower garland, a lamp in front, and flowers. Two standing figures flank it, each in a garland of orange, teal and red blooms and crowned with plumeria flowers; the right figure holds a ring-shaped object and wears a dark turban. Brass plates hold marigolds and oil lamps, and a golden plate in the foreground holds yellow flowers and small brass items. The floor is grey concrete.2024-09-25A photograph of a decorated altar with three figures: two standing brass or gold-toned statues flanking a central cobra-hooded deity or Shiva-linga style form draped in a deep maroon silk cloth with gold zari. All three are garlanded with orange, red, pink and teal fabric flower garlands, with white and yellow plumeria and marigold flowers scattered on an orange cloth. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a tray in front, alongside small brass plates holding flowers and a small figurine. The two standing statues are not physical people and no living person is visible. A timestamp reads Sep. 25, 2024 11:18:13 a.m.2024-09-25A photograph of a devotional altar with three statues and offerings. At the centre stands a golden cobra-hooded deity murti with a gold pot-like base, draped in garlands of pink, orange, yellow and teal flowers and wearing gold chains and jewelled ornaments. Flanking figures are statues in brown and gold brocade garments with orange and teal garlands, plumeria flowers tucked at their heads. On an orange cloth in front sit a brass oil lamp (deepam) with a lit flame, a brass aarti plate, plumeria and marigold flowers, and small metal trays. A timestamp in the corner reads Sep. 25, 2024 11:18:09 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-25Photograph of a Navaratri Golu display on an orange cloth. Two gilded figurines in teal and green sarees stand on pedestals flanking a central gold-and-silver peetha-like niche draped with a thick garland of marigolds, pink and white flowers, and a gold chain. A plumeria flower is tucked on the figurines' hair. In front, a brass lamp with a lit flame sits on a plate beside small brass dishes holding pink flower petals. A timestamp overlay reads Oct. 5, 2024 12:21:25 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and a partly visible white-clad figure appears only at the top-left edge.2024-04-10KAILASA Salem On 24/11/20242024-11-24 +1 copiesKAILASA Salem On 24/11/20242024-11-24 +1 copiesPhoto of a ritual altar with three golden murti figures dressed in red and gold brocade garments, garlanded with pink, orange and red flower strands. The central figure is a golden cobra-hooded deity form (shivalinga-style base with a naga hood) draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands, with a small Nataraja-style figure in a circular prabhavali set before it. The two flanking standing figures wear jewelled turbans and necklaces, one holding a ceremonial object. Brass plates with marigold petals and a small oil lamp sit on a green cloth, with a copper vessel and spoon in the foreground. Visible timestamp reads Nov. 17, 2024 2:55:01 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-17A photograph of a shrine table draped in orange cloth holding gilded figurines and a central ritual object. On the right stands a gilded female figure in a blue embroidered sari with a jeweled crown, layered necklaces, bangles and a silver-studded braid, holding a small lamp-like object. On the left stands a smaller gilded figure in a blue draped garment with a turban-like headdress and a red tilak. At centre is a gold kalasha-like vessel with a white hibiscus flower on top, wrapped in a multicolour marigold garland and set on a blue cloth. In front lies a brass lamp with a lit flame and a small brass tray with yellow flowers. Behind is a dark deity murti in a white dhoti with a red and gold garland. The lower right corner carries a timestamp reading Oct. 22, 2024 8:49:22 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-22A photograph of a shrine arrangement on an orange cloth with a maroon cloth below. Two standing golden figures in pink and yellow garments flank a central gold-toned vessel draped in a rainbow-coloured and pink garland with a hibiscus flower on top. A small brass Nataraja-style figure with a metal base sits in front of the vessel. In the foreground, a brass lamp with a lit oil flame sits between two brass plates holding flowers and offerings. A timestamp in the corner reads Oct. 23, 2024 11:46:53 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No person is visible.2024-10-23A photograph of a small ritual arrangement on a green cloth, with no people present. Two standing figurines dressed in blue and gold brocade, adorned with garlands, beads and red flowers, flank a golden cobra hood (naga) draped with pink, orange and yellow flower garlands. Plumeria blossoms and a red hibiscus are scattered on brass plates and the cloth, and a large brass plate on an orange cloth holds a red hibiscus and flowers in the foreground. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 25, 2024 1:34:29 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude and speed data.2024-11-25A photo of a decorated altar displaying three golden statues, with no living people visible. Two standing statues flank a central form, all dressed in purple and gold silk with red and gold jewellery and white flowers in their hair. The central element is a golden naga-hood form draped in a multicoloured marigold and pink garland, with a small gold pedestal and a brass Nataraja-style figure with a flower in front. Brass plates hold white flowers and small oil lamps on an orange cloth, and a gold shrine-shaped vessel sits in the foreground. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 5, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-04-11A photograph of a ritual display with no living people visible. Central is a golden kalasha-like vessel or peetha wrapped in a garland of yellow, orange and pink flowers, topped with a yellow hibiscus, set on a silver-rimmed base. Flanking it are two standing figures in magenta garments: at left a male figure wearing a red garland and a pink turban, and at right a female figure with a black braid decorated with silver studs, holding a small cup and wearing layered necklaces and an orange garland. In front, an ornate gold deity murti sits in a small arched shrine within a silver dish, a lit oil lamp burns on a gold tray, and a small magenta-clad figure rests on a platter with a yellow flower. An orange cloth covers the altar, and a gold ceremonial plate and a brass implement sit at the lower edge. The figures appear to be statues rather than people.2024-10-26