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A bare-chested priest in orange-saffron dhoti kneels on the floor of a shrine, arranging a folded purple cloth on a low gold-finished table. Behind him a golden altar frame holds deity murtis and gold figures, including a seated figure with a crown and a blue-skinned figure. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and small gold ritual objects sit on the gold table before the altar, and a gold ornamented chair stands at the left. A timestamp overlay reads Feb 23, 2022 at 6:38:19 AM and the location Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai. Ritual puja setting in a temple room.

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A photograph taken inside a temple hall showing a shaven-headed man standing with his back to the camera, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and an orange cloth over his shoulder, raising his right arm toward a golden altar. On the gold-and-red throne-like peetha sit a deity murti of Shiva with a crescent and a seated consort figure, adorned with garlands. Gold lamps, a gold trident, a kalasha-topped ornament and gilded figures stand beside the altar against deep red drapes. A timestamp on the image reads Feb 10, 2022 at 4:51:13 AM, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-09-10SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/1/20222022-03-01A photograph of a temple sanctum with a large gilded throne-like peetha backed by a red curtain. On the golden platform sit painted deity murtis, including a seated figure in red and a standing figure in green and gold with a crown, flanked by smaller statues and golden lamp stands. Brass oil lamps and a small offering tray sit on the floor in front. A timestamp reads Feb 3, 2022 at 4:42:49 AM, 6, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai. No living people are visible.2022-02-03A priest in an orange-red dhoti with bare upper body and long dark hair tied up kneels at a gold-decorated altar, performing puja with a lamp and offerings. Behind him, two deity murtis sit on a gilded throne with a purple cloth and golden arch, flanked by smaller murtis and a golden lion. Brass kalasha pots, a gold tray with a conch-shaped vessel and a brass lamp sit on the floor. Red curtains and a golden arch frame the shrine. A timestamp reads Feb 14, 2022 at 6:40:50 AM, 39 Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-02-14SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 9/10/20222022-09-10SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/6/20222022-03-06A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl kneels on a grey floor before a golden-framed shrine, tending a red cloth and a brass oil lamp on a small gold tray. Behind him, a deity murti in a red and gold setting sits on a purple-draped gold altar with a lion figure and ornate gold arches, with a standing figure to the right and a black stone deity adorned with jewelled garlands to the left. Brass pots, gold kalasha vessels and a ceremonial umbrella surround the scene. A printed timestamp and address overlay the top right corner, indicating Mar 3, 2022 at Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine in Madurai, timestamped Jan 21, 2022 at 7:01:56 AM, showing a priest in an orange-red dhoti with bare upper body and white sacred markings on his arms and chest, seated at the left and pouring or offering from a small vessel toward a gold-framed altar. On the altar are several decorated deity murtis dressed in green, yellow and red garments with jewelled crowns and necklaces, backed by a gilded arch and crimson drapes. A gold-covered ornate dais holds brass lamps, a copper peetha-like pot, a small bronze figure and a flower arrangement of white and pink blossoms. A yellow-and-red banner hangs at upper right. The scene reflects a daily puja or abhishekam, with a single priest visible.2022-01-21 +1 copiesSHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 1/30/20222022-01-30A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a red and magenta draped backdrop and a large gold arched canopy. Two seated deity murtis sit on a gold throne-like platform: one white-clad figure with a crown and raised hand holding a trident, beside a blue-clad figure with a crown. Golden lions flank the platform, and standing painted figures in green, orange and red garments stand at the sides. In the foreground a bare-chested priest with a shaved head and orange cloth sits facing the shrine, hands folded in puja. Brass pots, a kalasha-like vessel, white flowers and a gold stand with offerings are arranged before the shrine. A timestamp reads Jan 31, 2022 at 6:33:40 AM, 6, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-01-31Early-morning photo of a gilded shrine inside a Madurai temple room with a timestamp reading Jan 31, 2022 at 4:35:17 AM and 6, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai. Two deity murti sit on a gold-carved throne under a golden arched canopy with a red and purple drape behind them; a central murti with four arms and a tall crown is seated beside a consort in a blue sari. Flanking figures include a green-clad female murti, lion figures at the base, and a standing attendant figure. A golden ceremonial umbrella with a red and gold design stands at right. In front, brass lamps, a kalasha-type pot and a plate of puja items sit on a gold altar. A bare-backed priest with white markings on his shoulder stands at the lower left, seen from behind. No visible person matches the a person candidate criteria.2022-01-31SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 1/24/20222022-01-24