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23 October 2024

21Dated photos
A photograph of a Shiva lingam on an ornate silver-toned pedestal base hung with small bells, wrapped in a gold-and-purple brocade cloth with a deep maroon silk shawl draped around it. A silver stone-studded necklace with a pendant and pearl-tipped ornament sits on the cloth, and orange and pink rose petals and a dried pink rose lie scattered in front. Behind it stands an elaborately embossed silver backdrop of deities and floral motifs. No people are visible.Close photo of a brass deity murti standing in a temple shrine. The murti wears a gold crown set with white stones, red and green gems, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, and pearl-and-stone necklaces over a red silk garment. It holds a gold ritual vessel in one raised hand, and red silk drapes hang behind it. No people are visible, and no a person depiction appears.A bronze-toned metal statue of a bare-chested sage stands centrally, facing the camera with its right palm raised in blessing and left hand open at the side. It wears a maroon turban adorned with a jewelled crest, a blue-and-red patterned waist cloth, a multi-strand necklace of white stones and blue beads, and jewelled earrings. Red kumkum marks the forehead and chest, and a vertical tilak is visible. Yellow and pink flower petals are scattered on the altar in front, with gold-coloured shrine elements behind. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue, so it is not counted as a physical person.

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21 distinct dated photos. Source gallery sets may overlap.

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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 22/10/2024

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A photograph of a Shiva lingam on an ornate silver-toned pedestal base hung with small bells, wrapped in a gold-and-purple brocade cloth with a deep maroon silk shawl draped around it. A silver stone-studded necklace with a pendant and pearl-tipped ornament sits on the cloth, and orange and pink rose petals and a dried pink rose lie scattered in front. Behind it stands an elaborately embossed silver backdrop of deities and floral motifs. No people are visible.Close photo of a brass deity murti standing in a temple shrine. The murti wears a gold crown set with white stones, red and green gems, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, and pearl-and-stone necklaces over a red silk garment. It holds a gold ritual vessel in one raised hand, and red silk drapes hang behind it. No people are visible, and no a person depiction appears.A bronze-toned metal statue of a bare-chested sage stands centrally, facing the camera with its right palm raised in blessing and left hand open at the side. It wears a maroon turban adorned with a jewelled crest, a blue-and-red patterned waist cloth, a multi-strand necklace of white stones and blue beads, and jewelled earrings. Red kumkum marks the forehead and chest, and a vertical tilak is visible. Yellow and pink flower petals are scattered on the altar in front, with gold-coloured shrine elements behind. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue, so it is not counted as a physical person.Close-up photo of a pair of ornate golden-brown sandals or padukas resting on a gold brocade cloth, decorated with orange and peach roses, scattered rose petals, two small pinkish-red stones or sweets, and a sparkling crystal necklace with a large pendant set with white stones and dangling pearl drops. No people are visible.Two round stainless steel trays photographed from above on a steel surface, filled with small steel bowls of food. The upper tray holds seven bowls: rice mixed with cooked green vegetables, a yellow mashed preparation, a pale rice and herb mix, green chutney, a dark spiced powder, and bowls of rice with vegetables. The lower tray holds a round green-flecked rice ball, a bowl of white porridge-like rice, a small clear glass of water, a creamy white liquid with a seed, and a bowl of yellow spiced rice. No people are visible, and no deities, a person or ritual setting appear in the frame.
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KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA On 22/10/2024

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A silver-toned statue of a seated male figure in a decorated shrine. The figure wears an orange dhoti with gold borders, a yellow shawl draped over the shoulder and arm, and a yellow-orange head covering. Layered jeweled necklaces, bangles and an anklet adorn the statue. It sits on a maroon cushion embroidered with gold, before a gilded throne with blue and silver-embellished trim. The figure is a murti, not a living person; the vertical mark on the forehead is visible. Behind it, gold ornaments and other decorations are visible.
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KAILASA PORUR On 22/10/2024

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A small shrine photographed at night with warm light: a brass lamp with a lit flame stands at left, beside a brass puja tray with yellow flowers and a brass bell. A brass kalasha-style vessel rests on a gold-patterned blue cloth draped over an ornate brass pedestal, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and dark rudraksha beads. Brass pots, a conch shell, a small bowl of offerings and a copper plate of petals sit in front. Behind, a printed image shows a temple gopuram and a saffron-clad figure with a wrapped headpiece and long rudraksha mala, shown on a card and as a printed picture. The scene is a domestic-style puja setup with timestamp and location overlay reading Chennai, Oct 23, 2024.A photograph of a life-size printed cutout depicting a smiling figure seated in lotus pose against a dark wooden wall, wearing a red-maroon crown-like turban, red-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala. The cutout is garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands and is positioned behind a gold-framed seat with yellow marigold garlands at its base. A framed picture of a temple tower with a deity is on the left, a small figure is at lower right, and a peacock-feather fan rests on the left. The printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person, and no physical people are visible.
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KAILASA Salem On 22/10/2024

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Photograph of three metal murti figures on a tan cloth-covered table in a temple setting, with incense smoke drifting across the left side. The left figure is a standing male murti with gold-toned skin, a red tilak, a pink and gold dhoti, and a red and white flower garland. The centre is a shiva linga decorated with a pink and yellow flower garland, a red and yellow hibiscus-like flower at the top, and a silver yoni-shaped base. The right figure is a female murti in a yellow and pink sari with a long braided black hair plait, jewelled necklaces and bangles. A silver vessel with flowers sits in front. No people are visible in the scene; a timestamp overlay reads Oct. 23, 2024 11:51:35 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a small shrine arrangement on an orange cloth. Three figurines stand in a row: at left a gold-toned standing figure in pink and gold dhoti with a red garland and a pink cloth over the shoulder; at centre a golden peetha-style base holding a metal bowl with dark offerings, draped in a multicolour marigold garland and crowned by an orange-red hibiscus flower; at right a gold-toned figure in a yellow and pink sari with a dark braid, bangles and layered silver-beaded necklaces. A metal lamp stand is visible at the bottom right, and a timestamp reads Oct. 23, 2024 11:51:56 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are present; the figures are statues.A close photograph of a small silver-toned deity murti set on a saffron-orange cloth altar, wreathed with pink and orange-yellow marigold garlands and strung with rudraksha beads and silver bead chains. Pink petals and green leaves lie in a silver plate beneath it. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a lit wick sits on a maroon patterned cloth beside a yellow flower garland, and a brass vessel edges the left. Two larger gold-coloured figures and a pink-draped figure appear at the frame edges. No people are visible. The lower right corner carries a timestamp reading Oct. 23, 2024 11:51:24 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a small metal murti of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, standing on a round silver plate with pink flower petals and green leaves. The figure has multiple arms and is encircled by a silver arch edged with beads, and it is strung with rudraksha beads and gold balls. Its crown is studded with red, blue and green stones. Behind it sit pink and yellow fabric garlands and a jeweled decoration, with an orange cloth spread beneath. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Oct. 23, 2024 11:51:19 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.A small metal deity murti of Nataraja-style dancing Shiva stands on a round stainless steel tray on an orange silk cloth. The figure has a jeweled crown with red and blue stones, and is framed by a silver-beaded arch with rudraksha beads and gold balls. Pink and white flower petals, green leaves and a small Shiva lingam sit in the tray at its base. Behind it, a pillar is draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands, pink fabric and a silver bead rudraksha mala, with a gold-embroidered cloth. A digital timestamp reads Oct. 23, 2024 11:51:10 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible and no a person candidate appears.Close view of a ritual altar draped in orange-yellow cloth with small gold and cream statues of deities at the back. A bronze Nataraja image dancing within a flame arch sits in a steel bowl with yellow flowers and leaves, decorated with red kumkum marks and a garland of pink and orange flowers. In the foreground an ornate brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a copper plate, flanked by a copper dish holding a small brass lamp and a yellow hibiscus, and on the right a small yellow-robed figure with a rudraksha mala on a tray beside yellow flowers. The scene shows a photo timestamp reading Oct. 23, 2024 11:47:16 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA THIRUCHENGODE On 22/10/2024

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Photograph of a shrine room with a central deity murti of a dark-complexioned goddess standing in a gold-framed arch decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, wearing a white and purple sari, a silver necklace and a crown. In front of her are a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, brass puja vessels, a small bell, and a cloth mat with flowers. A black stone murti of a seated sage with a white dhoti sits at left, a standing cutout portrait of a smiling figure in an orange and red robe with marigold and rudraksha garlands stands behind, and a brass trident leans at right. A framed black-and-white photograph of a bare-chested seated figure hangs on the back wall. A small sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. The scene shows no physical people.
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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA On 22/10/2024

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A screenshot of a video call with three tiles of participants. Top left, an older woman with glasses in a white top sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra in a room with a wooden cabinet, a framed deity picture and salt lamps. Top right, a woman in a yellow embroidered kurta with a rudraksha-style mala smiles beside a potted plant near a window. Bottom centre, an older woman with glasses and a red bindi is seen in a small tile. A standing figure statue in orange and gold robes with a crown-like headdress is visible beside the wooden cabinet, and a macOS iCloud terms notification appears at top right.A video call screenshot with three tiles showing three women. Top left, an older woman with tousled grey hair in a plaid top sits before a white wall, an arched window and a small framed picture. Top right, a woman with hair pulled back, a dark cardigan and a gold chain sits beside a window and a leafy potted plant. Bottom centre, an older woman with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a dark top, is shown close to the camera. No a person candidate is visible in any tile.

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