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23 September 2024

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A corner shrine in a room with a window and white blinds. Central is a life-size cutout or printed image of a smiling man in a red turban and red robes, seated cross-legged, raising one hand in blessing and holding a trident, with a rudraksha mala and white flower garland. Around him are offerings: a silver tray with bananas, currency notes, rudraksha beads and a small lamp, a bowl of red kumkum, a white marble Ganesha, a small gold Lakshmi figure, a gold Sri Yantra plate, a golden pyramid-shaped object, a black Shiva figure in red cloth, a Tirupati-style framed deity print above, and a handwritten paper sign reading 'KAILASA SAN DIEGO'. No physical people are present. a person appearance in the central figure is a printed or cutout depiction, not a physical person, and identity is not established from appearance.A bronze-toned metal murti of a standing male figure at the centre of a temple shrine. The figure wears a maroon wrapped turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, a multi-strand necklace of pink and white stone-set gold ornaments, and a green silk dhoti with a maroon and gold border. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and its left hand rests open at the side. Behind it stand ornate gold-plated pillars with floral carving, a blue and white garland hangs above, and a red velvet backdrop frames the scene on a reflective dark platform.Close-up photograph of a pair of golden metal sandals or padukas placed on a gold and magenta brocade cloth. The sandals have ridged straps and gold-toned soles with faint pink and dark red powder marks. Yellow rose petals are scattered across the soles and cloth, and a white rose lies in the center. No people are visible. The setting is a ritual offering of padukas as a symbol of a deity or guru.

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KAILASA Adikailasa AK On 13/10/2024

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A corner shrine in a room with a window and white blinds. Central is a life-size cutout or printed image of a smiling man in a red turban and red robes, seated cross-legged, raising one hand in blessing and holding a trident, with a rudraksha mala and white flower garland. Around him are offerings: a silver tray with bananas, currency notes, rudraksha beads and a small lamp, a bowl of red kumkum, a white marble Ganesha, a small gold Lakshmi figure, a gold Sri Yantra plate, a golden pyramid-shaped object, a black Shiva figure in red cloth, a Tirupati-style framed deity print above, and a handwritten paper sign reading 'KAILASA SAN DIEGO'. No physical people are present. a person appearance in the central figure is a printed or cutout depiction, not a physical person, and identity is not established from appearance.
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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 23/9/2024

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A bronze-toned metal murti of a standing male figure at the centre of a temple shrine. The figure wears a maroon wrapped turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, a multi-strand necklace of pink and white stone-set gold ornaments, and a green silk dhoti with a maroon and gold border. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and its left hand rests open at the side. Behind it stand ornate gold-plated pillars with floral carving, a blue and white garland hangs above, and a red velvet backdrop frames the scene on a reflective dark platform.Close-up photograph of a pair of golden metal sandals or padukas placed on a gold and magenta brocade cloth. The sandals have ridged straps and gold-toned soles with faint pink and dark red powder marks. Yellow rose petals are scattered across the soles and cloth, and a white rose lies in the center. No people are visible. The setting is a ritual offering of padukas as a symbol of a deity or guru.A photograph of a small metal murti seated on an orange cloth before a dark stone pedestal, with a red and gold silk-draped figure behind it. The murti has a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, a dark cloth-like hair mass, a red tilak on the forehead, and a silver-toned face. It wears a green silk garment, a layered necklace of stones and beads, and a round medallion, and holds a silver-toned vessel in one raised hand. The setting suggests a temple altar decorated for worship.A top-down photograph of a meal served on a polished silver-toned metal tray with embossed scalloped edges. Two stainless steel bowls sit on the tray: the left holds cooked green split peas or moong dal, and the right holds a pale yellow savoury upma or kichadi-style dish studded with diced orange carrot, green peas and mustard seeds. A small steel tumbler of water sits at the top. No people are visible; the tray rests on a dark blue surface.Close-up photo of a brass deity murti on a stepped brass base, seen from above, with the top of the murti dabbed with red kumkum. The murti wears a gold tiered necklace and a white stone and pearl pendant necklace. A green silk cloth is draped around its base, with yellow flower petals scattered over it and a red rose and orange-red chrysanthemum flowers placed nearby. Behind it is an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with figures and scrollwork. No people are visible.
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KAILASA PONDICHERRY On 23/9/2024

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A dark bronze or stone deity murti with four arms, shown close up and being bathed with a white liquid poured from a metal vessel held at the upper left edge by a hand. The milky liquid streams down the face, chest and arms of the figure, pooling in the carved folds. The murti wears a tall conical crown and ornate jewelry, and one hand displays a mudra. The plain pale wall behind it is the setting.
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KAILASA PORUR On 22/9/2024

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A photograph of a shrine setup dominated by a large life-size printed cutout of a smiling man with a red turban, red robe and a wooden mala beaded necklace, seated in a meditation pose with raised palms and a white and orange flower garland. In front stands a gold-rimmed brass bowl holding a pair of wooden sandals decorated with purple and pink flowers, flanked by gold-studded dark throne armrests. To the left are brass deity figurines, a small framed picture of a multi-headed deity, and a lit oil lamp. To the right is another printed cutout of a figure in a red robe and beaded garland. The photo is a timestamped camera image with a Chennai date stamp, with no physical people present.A photograph of a home shrine altar with no people visible. A large brass bowl-shaped vessel on a brass pedestal is decorated with purple flowers and gold-toned leaf garlands, with a small brass lamp and a brass kalasha pot with a spout in front. A brass oil lamp burns on a tray at the left, and a brass plate sits at the right with a lit lamp. A green fruit, a small bowl, and a red tin rest on the wooden shelf. Behind the altar, a small framed image shows a seated figure with a crown-like headdress and a deity murti with a brass figure, and a printed picture on the right shows a figure with a staff and garland. Timestamp reads Chennai Sep 23, 2024.
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KAILASA SEATTLE USA On 23/9/2024

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Overhead photo of a large round white enamel tray on a gold metallic cloth, holding ten small stainless steel bowls arranged in a ring around a central steel cup. The bowls contain different rice preparations: pale rice with green peas, sweet corn and diced carrot; saffron-yellow rice; orange carrot rice; and a pink-tinted rice with red bits. This appears to be a food offering of mixed rice dishes on a prasadam-style tray. No people are visible.A screenshot of a five-tile video call grid with participant name labels. Top left, a woman in a pale floral top sits before a dark banner reading "goddess shakti" with a potted plant and a small lit lamp beside her, labelled Rani Iyer (Enricher). Top right, a woman with long hair presses her palms together in prayer against a blue sky and palm-lined beach, labelled Cecily Eruthayam (External). Middle left, a woman with short dark hair sits with eyes closed in a dark-clothed outfit, labelled Rupa Shah (External). Middle right, a woman in glasses and a red bindi presses her palms in prayer in a bright modern room, labelled Letchumiprabah (Unverified). Bottom centre, a woman with curly hair and eyes closed wears a light top and a beaded necklace, labelled Pallavi (Unverified). No a person candidate is visible.Top-down photo of a deity's ornamental decoration on a brass plate, with a jewelled crown-like ornament and rows of stone-set ornaments in silver and gold tones, surrounded by white jasmine garlands, red and magenta flowers, yellow orchids and red-orange petals. Green leaves and gold-edged fabric frame the arrangement. The ornaments appear to be a deity's adornments and the arrangement suggests a deity murti decorated for worship.Close overhead photo of a decorated temple deity form, a tall copper or brass stepped murti with a pointed top and chevron-like tiers, dusted with red and pink kumkum on its crown. A thick garland of white jasmine-like flowers with green leaves and orange petals drapes around it, with multi-strand pearl necklaces fastened by gold clasps set with white and pink stones, and a large jewelled gold pendant with pink stones at the base. A yellow flower sits at the centre. It rests on a yellow silk cloth with a green and gold border, with a patterned cloth beside it. No people are visible.A metal deity murti, appearing to be a goddess figure, stands on a silver pedestal decorated with a white and gold border inlaid with small coloured stones. The murti wears a pink and gold brocade sari with a green and gold border and an ornate crown set with green stones. It is adorned with layered diamond-like necklaces, a broad jewelled collar, and thick magenta garlands draped over the shoulders and arms, and it holds a yellow lily in one hand. Behind it stand marigold and white flower garlands and a red silk cloth, with a dark background.
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KAILASA ST. LOUIS, USA On 23/9/2024

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A Zoom video call screenshot of a Workplace meeting window. The main shared view shows a pair of gold ceremonial sandals placed on a brass tray, decorated with white jasmine-like flowers and green gemstone accents, with a folded magenta cloth with gold border and a gold ornament with pearls resting above them, set before an ornate gold-framed shrine. A small inset video tile shows a smiling woman with glasses and a red bindi, labelled Gurukul-Debbie Schuehler. Zoom toolbar icons (Audio, Video, Participants 2, Share, Record, Breakout rooms, End) appear at the bottom.
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KAILASA Salem On 22/9/2024

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A golden statue seated on a gilded throne in a temple-style shrine, raising its right hand in blessing. It wears a green pointed headdress with a jewelled ornament, a green and teal silk garment with gold embroidery, layered garlands of marigolds and green leaves, and a pearl-and-bead necklace. In front stand a brass trident, a copper vessel, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a plate of flower petals, mangoes and marigolds, and a small lamp. Behind the statue hangs a magenta silk backdrop beneath a gold arch. A printed placard beside it reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH and shows a portrait of a smiling man in orange headwear. A timestamp in the corner reads Sep. 23, 2024 5:19:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.A golden statue of a seated guru figure, shown in a seated pose with its right hand raised in blessing, is the main subject, placed before a magenta fabric backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure wears a green turban-like headdress, green and teal silk garments with gold embroidery, a pearl necklace and a dense garland of yellow and orange marigolds with green leaves. A brass tray holds fruit, flowers, a small oil lamp and a brass bowl, with a brass lamp stand and a trident-like ornament nearby. A plaque on the right reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH beside a small portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban. Timestamp overlay reads Sep. 23, 2024 5:19:52 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.A golden statue of a seated figure in a green turban with a jewelled brooch, wearing a pink and gold blouse, layered pearl and red-stone necklaces, and a green shawl with gold elephant motifs. The statue has a raised golden palm in a blessing gesture and is garlanded with orange, yellow and green flower garlands and a brown-fibre garland. It sits before a magenta drape within a gilded arch. In front are a brass trident, a bell, a copper tumbler, a brass lamp, a plate of marigolds and white flowers, two green limes, incense sticks in a holder and a small oil lamp. A timestamp in the corner reads Sep. 23, 2024 5:19:20 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.A golden statue seated on a gold lotus base in front of a gold arched backdrop and magenta drape. The figure wears a green turban-style headdress with a jewelled brooch, a green and pink silk garment, and a teal shawl with gold elephant borders. Garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers and a brown fibre garland hang around its neck. Its right hand is raised in blessing. In front sits a brass plate with lemons, marigold and white flowers, a small oil lamp, a bowl, incense sticks and a copper vessel, beside a golden trident and a brass bell. A timestamp reads Sep. 23, 2024 5:19:15 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.A golden statue seated on a gold throne with a magenta silk backdrop, shown in a blessing pose with its right hand raised. The figure wears a green turban with a crest ornament, a green and teal embroidered shawl, a pink garment, a multi-strand necklace and a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers. Before it stand a brass plate with flowers, lit oil lamps and two green fruits, a brass tumbler and a small bell. Beside the throne is a sign with a portrait and the printed name KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. A timestamp in the corner reads Sep. 23, 2024 5:19:07 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.A golden statue of a seated guru figure, not a living person, sits on a gilded throne-like seat before a magenta silk backdrop within a gold arched frame. The statue wears a green turban-style headpiece, a teal and green silk shawl with gold embroidery, a pink inner garment, layered beaded necklaces, and a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers. Its right hand is raised in blessing. In front stand a brass tray with flower petals, a small oil lamp, a brass cup and green fruits, and a brass trident stands at left. A placard on the right shows a small temple image and a portrait photo, reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. A timestamp reads Sep. 23, 2024 5:18:55 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA Salem On 23/9/2024

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Indoor shrine photo with a gilded seated statue on a lotus-shaped pedestal, hands in anjali mudra, wearing a green turban, teal shawl and a garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. In front stand a golden trident and a sign reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. To the right, a shivalinga draped in a green and maroon cloth with rudraksha beads and flower garlands, a shivalinga-like form, with a mirror-style backdrop of orange fabric. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor and a metal plate holds offerings, while small figurines in green and orange garlands stand on an orange cloth. A timestamp reads Sep. 23, 2024 1:37:32 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.Interior of a temple hall with gold-painted walls and a corrugated metal roof, with ceiling fans and a camera mounted above. Several deity murtis stand in arched niches lined with orange and magenta cloth, adorned with garlands. The central murti is a seated Shiva figure with a green and gold garment, a crown and garlands, and a trident beside it. A black Nandi bull with a green cloth and marigold garland faces the shrine on the left. Oil lamps, brass vessels, flower offerings and a kalasha sit on the steps in front, consistent with abhishekam preparations. No people are visible. The photo is timestamped Sep. 23, 2024, 1:34:48 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-painted walls and arched niches. Black stone murtis are dressed in orange and red cloths and marigold garlands. In the centre, a black Nandi bull sits on a pedestal draped in a green cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. A blue-and-white dressed deity murti stands in another niche, and a green-clad figure seated on a gold lotus base holds a trident-shaped staff beside it. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, flowers and offerings sit on a tray before the Nandi. A small plaque reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH, and a timestamp Sep. 23, 2024 1:34:35 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu appears in the corner. No people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine with no visible people. A seated golden statue in a teal shawl and green turban, hands folded in greeting, sits on a golden lotus pedestal before a magenta curtain, garlanded with marigolds and flowers; a sign below reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. To the right, a green-draped altar holds a dark deity murti with a rudraksha mala and flower garlands, with a small brass lamp burning beside it. A golden trident stands at left. Brass plates with flowers, a kalasha-style vessel, oil lamps and small deity figures decorated with marigold garlands sit on orange cloth in the foreground, indicating puja offerings. A timestamp reads Sep. 23, 2024 1:34:26 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.Photograph of a shrine set up for a Shiva abhishekam ritual. A tall black lingam with a horizontal white tripundra marking is draped in a green and pink silk cloth, a rudraksha-style bead garland, and red hibiscus flowers, set on a green cloth-covered platform. A maroon banner with gold border shows a deity seated with two bulls. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In front, brass plates hold sandals-shaped metal items, a kalasha-style vessel, lamps, flowers, and small offerings. To the left, decorated deity murtis wear orange and white garlands and yellow hibiscus. No people are visible.Photograph of a black Shivalingam dressed for worship, set on a bright green cloth-draped platform in front of an orange backdrop and an ornate gold carved frame. The lingam wears a green and pink patterned silk cloth wrapped around its top, a brown rudraksha mala coiled around it, silver beaded necklaces, and a white three-striped tripundra with a red centre marked on its face. Red hibiscus flowers and garlands with orange, teal and red tassels adorn its base and sides. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Sep. 23, 2024 1:34:01 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA Sierra Leone On 23/9/2024

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A silver-toned metal statue of a standing guru figure, shown as a murti rather than a living person. The figure has a shaved head, a third-eye mark on the forehead, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold-toned pendant around the neck. A red-maroon shawl drapes over the shoulders with a red sash at the waist, and the right hand holds a long staff topped with pink flowers. Pink flower petals and garlands scatter around the pedestal, and a small gold-toned shivalinga sits in the lower right foreground. A maroon cushion stands behind the statue.Close-up photograph of a brass ritual tray arranged for worship. A round brass bowl holds mixed brown and cream beans or nuts, topped with small pink flowers. Beside it lies a long green-and-brown speckled banana or plantain with pink blossoms strung along it. Smaller brass cups sit on the tray, one holding a pale yellow piece of food, and a brass spoon rests at the lower right. A red and white patterned cloth lies at the upper right. No people are visible; the scene shows offerings for a puja.A metallic statue of a bald, smiling figure in maroon robes stands on a carved pedestal, a golden-brown image placed before a red cloth backdrop. The statue wears layered rudraksha and crystal malas and a red sash, holds a staff in one hand and a flower garland in the other, and is decorated with pink flower garlands. A small shivalinga and brass items sit at the base. The figure is a depiction in statue form, and no living people are visible.
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KAILASA THIRUCHENGODE On 22/9/2024

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A photograph of a temple shrine room with gold-painted walls and a gold canopy. A standing statue on the left wears an orange and red turban, orange and white garlands and a saffron robe, with a white bead necklace. Beside it, a dark seated statue wears red and gold silk and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The centre has a dark deity murti in a teal and blue silk skirt, draped in marigold garlands, in front of a red curtain and a gold arch. A brass trident stands to the right, and a seated figure in blue silk with a gold crown sits beside it. Framed black-and-white portraits hang on the back wall. A sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. In front, brass lamps, bowls of yellow grain and a plate of sweets are set out for ritual offering. No living people are visible.Indoor shrine photo with a gold-painted backdrop. A large standing figure in orange and red clothing, with a red-and-white turban and a rudraksha-and-flower garland, stands on the left as a cutout or painted image. Beside it, a dark seated Ganesha statue wears a striped red and gold cloth and a bead necklace. At centre, a blue-skinned deity murti is adorned with a yellow marigold garland and a silver-embroidered blouse and blue skirt inside a gold arch. A black-and-white framed portrait of a bearded man with a rudraksha mala hangs on the right beside a trident. Brass oil lamps, a bell, a plate of grains and a steel tray of offerings sit on a cloth in front. No people are physically present. A sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU, ERODE.Indoor shrine photo with a timestamp reading 23-Sep-2024 10:07:13 at lower right. A standing life-size figure at left wears an orange and red striped sash, a red and gold turban, layered flower garlands and a gold pendant, and is smiling; its face and sash echo an in-person look, but the figure is a statue or cut-out, not a physical person. Before it sits a dark stone deity murti with a green-and-gold-trimmed red skirt and marigold garlands. Central figure is a dark deity murti in a teal skirt with marigold garland, flanked by a small trident. Behind, framed black-and-white portraits and a gold arch frame the shrine. On the right, a blue-draped murti and a red-dressed figure sit beside a sign reading KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. Brass oil lamps, a bell, a plate of small bowls with yellow flowers, sweets on a tray and a conch shell sit on the floor in front. No living people are visible.
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KAILASA UTTARAHALLI On 23/9/2024

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A golden statue of a seated figure in a yellow turban and saffron-toned robe, right hand raised in blessing, sits on a red pedestal decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Behind it is a black Shivalinga with a horizontal tripundra mark, framed by ornate gilded arches and maroon drapes. Brass oil lamps burn on both sides, and a table in front holds brass bells, a conch, kumkum bowls, a plate of rose petals and marigolds, bananas and a small framed image. Scene is a puja setup with no people present.A black stone deity murti seated on a throne-like niche before a deep red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure wears a blue silk garment with gold border, gold necklaces and jewelled chains, a gold crown with a green leaf, and a white and red tilak on the forehead. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands drape the shoulders and arms, with red flowers at the sides. Four arms are visible, one holding a trident-like staff. No people are visible in the frame.A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch and pillars against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a magenta silk garment with gold zari borders, a gold necklace and a large pendant, gold waist belt, and a crown with red and white ornaments. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers drape the figure, with more flowers at its base. A black animal mount is visible at its side. No people are present.Photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, draped in a pink silk cloth with gold woven border and decorated with a garland of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red roses. A rudraksha bead rim encircles the lingam, and a silver tripod trident and a small drum rest against it. An ornate brass arch frames the shrine behind a maroon curtain, with a decorated brass kalasha pot at the lower right. No people are visible.A black stone Ganesha murti with an elephant head sits on a dark pedestal before a crimson draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch. It wears a bright yellow chrysanthemum garland, red rose accents, a yellow rose on the crown, a jeweled tilak-style forehead ornament, jeweled earrings, and a blue and white stone pendant. A small bundle of green grass rests at its right side, and yellow and red flowers are scattered on the floor below. No people are visible.A top-down photo of a meal on a round stainless steel thali tray resting on a red-painted concrete surface. A tall stainless steel flask holds a brown liquid. A larger steel container on the left holds a thick, pale, creamy porridge-like food. A smaller steel bowl on the right holds fried rice mixed with sweet corn kernels, green beans and carrot pieces. No people or ritual objects are visible.
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KAILASA VANIYAMBAI On 22/9/2024

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A home shrine set against a mint-green wall with a leopard-print cloth on the table. Two framed portraits stand at its centre. On the left, a framed photo of a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with the caption "a person" printed below. In the centre, a large framed portrait of a long-haired man in white robes and gold-bordered shawl seated on an ornate golden throne, holding a mala, with the Tamil-style inscription printed at its base. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate with offerings, a small bell and conch shell sit on the table, along with yellow flower petals. To the right are smaller devotional posters of deities and a temple, a stereo unit and a gold-tone plaque. No people are present.Indoor shrine corner with a wooden floor, showing an ornate silver-toned metal throne-like seat decorated with leaf-pattern ornaments and a blue cloth backing, holding two dark Shiva lingams garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. Before it on a dark mat stand brass plates with almonds and dates, a brass kalasha, bells, a conch shell, a small brass lamp with a lit oil lamp, and a small brass vessel. A framed devotional print of a standing deity in red and gold hangs on the wall and a small deity figure sits in a red case on a side table. No people are visible.

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