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A photograph of a standing black stone deity murti inside a gold-framed arched shrine niche with an orange backdrop, flanked by tall brass multi-tiered oil lamps (deepa stands). The murti wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a heavy layered necklace with a large central pendant, a bejewelled waist ornament, and a red-and-gold shawl with white embroidered borders. Its hands are raised in blessing poses. In front sits a brass tray holding a pair of silver padukas (sandals). A red silk cloth drapes the base, and a gold-framed mirror and floral decorations appear at right. A timestamp reads Mar 21, 2022 at 6:19:57 AM, with the location Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.

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Photograph of a shrine interior with a large black stone deity murti standing in a gilded arch framed by orange-red drapery, adorned with jewelled necklaces, sequined and beaded garments and a red and silver embellished sash. Brass oil lamp stands with multiple tiers flank the deity, with a golden figure holding a lamp on the left and a smaller decorated murti on a gold palanquin-like seat on the right. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella with a bird motif stands at left. In front, brass plates, bowls with offerings, lit oil lamps, a bell and a small ritual table are arranged on a striped mat. A timestamp overlay reads Mar 25, 2022 at 6:40:50 AM and 6, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai. No people are visible.2022-03-25SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/26/20222022-03-26A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large black stone deity murti standing in an ornate gold arched niche draped with a red cloth. The murti wears a red and gold garment, a dense jewelled necklace, a jewelled chest ornament and a red sash with a decorated shoulder cloth, and holds one hand raised. Tall brass multi-tiered lamp stands flank the niche. Before it a brass tray holds a halved coconut, bananas and flowers, a brass vessel and a small tray of kumkum. Oil lamps burn on a brass stand in the foreground, and a smaller figure in red and gold stands at the right beside a gilded throne. No people are visible.2022-03-25Photograph of a shrine interior showing a dark-skinned standing deity murti with raised right hand, adorned with a jeweled gold necklace, ornate embellished breastplate, red and white beaded sash and red dhoti, set in a gold arched niche with red drapery. Brass lamp stands with multiple wicks flank the murti, and a brass tray with offerings, a small bowl of white material, kumkum and turmeric bowls sit on gold stools and a patterned mat in front. A second figure in red garments with a garland appears at right beside a gold throne-like seat. No physical people are visible.2022-03-29Photograph of an indoor temple shrine at 6 Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai, timestamped Mar 25, 2022 at 5:49:27 PM. A dark-complexioned standing deity murti stands in a gold arched niche before a red cloth backdrop, wearing a layered jewelled necklace, a large ornate breastplate and a sequined sash. Brass lamp stands with multiple lamps flank the shrine. Gold statues of a standing figure and a seated figure with a crown appear at left and right. Offerings sit on a brass tray and small bowls on a striped mat, including rice dishes, turmeric, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell and a kalasha-style vessel. No people are visible.2022-03-25SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/24/20222022-03-24SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/26/20222022-03-26SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/27/20222022-03-27Photograph inside a temple shrine with a tall dark-stone deity murti standing in an arched golden niche, wearing a red and gold sari-like garment, a red sash embroidered with white beads, a jewelled chest ornament and a crown-like headdress. Brass standing lamps with multiple tiers flank the murti. In the foreground, brass trays hold coconut halves, green leaves, a small brass lamp with a lit flame, a kalasha-style brass vessel and offering items on a striped pink and green cloth. A smaller brown-robed figure with a rudraksha-style garland stands at right beside a golden throne. Timestamp overlay reads Mar 27, 2022 at 8:06:32 AM, 28 Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai. No people are visible in the scene.2022-03-27SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/29/20222022-03-29Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a tall dark deity murti standing in an arched golden niche backed by a red cloth. The murti wears a red and gold dhoti, a sparkling embroidered sash, a gold necklace with jewelled pendants and a belt of ornaments, and raises one hand in blessing. Brass lamp stands with multiple tiers flank the shrine, and a trident-topped brass lamp stands at left. A small wooden stool holds a brass tray with offerings, and a golden thali with lamps, bells and flowers sits in the foreground on a striped mat. A smaller deity figure in red and gold appears at right. A timestamp and the location 6, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai are printed at top right.2022-03-28Photo 99231222022-01-21 +2 copies