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Photograph of a shrine interior with a large dark-skinned deity murti standing in a gold arched niche before a red cloth backdrop. The murti wears an ornate jewelled necklace, a broad embroidered sash with sequin and bead work, a crown-like headdress, and a third eye motif on the chest; one hand is raised in abhaya mudra. A smaller figure in red and gold stands to the right. Brass lamp stands with oil lamps flank the shrine, and a brass tray of flowers sits on a small golden stool in front. A steel plate holds offerings including flowers, betel leaves, a coconut-like bulb, and bowls of rice and food on a grey altar. No people are visible. A timestamp and location caption from Madurai appears in the upper right corner.

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SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/29/20222022-03-29Photograph of a temple shrine at night with a tall black stone deity murti standing in an arched golden niche backed by red cloth. The murti wears a jewelled necklace, a large embellished breastplate, a sparkling sash and red and gold dhoti, with raised hand. Tall brass lamp stands flank the shrine. In front, a brass tray holds oil lamps, a kalasha, small bowls of kumkum and turmeric, and flowers on a striped cloth. A smaller figure in red and purple stands in a gilded niche to the right. Timestamp overlay reads Mar 26, 2022 at 12:04:27 PM and 28, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-03-26 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2022-03-27Photograph 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 3/28/20222022-03-28SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/26/20222022-03-26SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/28/20222022-03-28A 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.2022-03-25SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/27/20222022-03-27Photograph 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 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.2022-03-28SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/26/20222022-03-26