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20 December 2025

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A still-life photo of a worship setup on a black stone altar. Two tall polished brass oil lamps with flickering flames stand on a round silver tray scattered with pink and yellow petals, with a ripe banana and a small kumkum-coloured offering. A small brass deity murti pair sits on a wooden stand behind, and a silver bowl holds more petals. At left, a small figure of a seated saffron-clad sannyasi with a turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits among rose petals; as a printed or statue depiction it is not a physical person. No people are present, so this is a vilakku puja lamp worship arrangement.A large dark stone murti of a four-armed goddess sits on a black pedestal, dressed in a magenta silk sari with gold zari borders and a jewelled crown and necklaces. Strands of red and green flower garlands hang on the wall behind her, and a painted temple gateway with rows of small seated figures stands to her right. In front of the pedestal, two silver oil lamps burn beside a silver tray of yellow flowers and rose petals, with small brass figurines and a bowl of petals nearby. No people are visible.A top-down photo of a round polished stainless steel tray resting on a deep red velvet cloth. Three small stainless steel bowls hold food: one with sliced cucumber rounds, one with boiled yellow split peas or chickpeas, and one with roasted peanuts. No people or deities are visible.

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42 distinct dated photos. Source gallery sets may overlap.

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ADIKAILASA On 12/20/2025

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A still-life photo of a worship setup on a black stone altar. Two tall polished brass oil lamps with flickering flames stand on a round silver tray scattered with pink and yellow petals, with a ripe banana and a small kumkum-coloured offering. A small brass deity murti pair sits on a wooden stand behind, and a silver bowl holds more petals. At left, a small figure of a seated saffron-clad sannyasi with a turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits among rose petals; as a printed or statue depiction it is not a physical person. No people are present, so this is a vilakku puja lamp worship arrangement.A large dark stone murti of a four-armed goddess sits on a black pedestal, dressed in a magenta silk sari with gold zari borders and a jewelled crown and necklaces. Strands of red and green flower garlands hang on the wall behind her, and a painted temple gateway with rows of small seated figures stands to her right. In front of the pedestal, two silver oil lamps burn beside a silver tray of yellow flowers and rose petals, with small brass figurines and a bowl of petals nearby. No people are visible.A top-down photo of a round polished stainless steel tray resting on a deep red velvet cloth. Three small stainless steel bowls hold food: one with sliced cucumber rounds, one with boiled yellow split peas or chickpeas, and one with roasted peanuts. No people or deities are visible.
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ADIKAILASA On 19 December 2025

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A white marble murti of Sri Hanuman seated with palms joined in namaskar, adorned for Alankaram. The deity wears an ornate golden crown with a pink gem and a tall jewelled finial, a golden halo rimmed with blue and pink, and a pink and gold brocade dhoti. Layered pearl necklaces, long blue and gold beaded garlands and gold earrings decorate the figure, with red tilak on the forehead. Incense smoke rises at the right against a red wall, and a green-based pedestal holds offerings at the bottom edge. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a round silver thali tray with five stainless steel bowls and a small glass of water at the centre. Bowls hold boiled chickpeas, a yellow-green grain paste, a darker green-brown paste with a bay leaf, diced cucumber with roasted peanuts, and plain roasted peanuts. Scattered pink and orange flower petals lie on a black surface, with a silver vessel at the top edge. No people are visible. This shows prasadam-style food offerings arranged for a ritual, not a named event.
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ADIKAILASA On December 20, 2025

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A photograph of a Shiva lingam set on a tiered bronze peetha base in a temple shrine. The lingam is draped with a red cloth bordered in gold zari and adorned with a silver and pink-stone garland. Rose petals scatter across the floor around the base. Behind it stands an ornate embossed silver backdrop with a repousse image of Shiva and Parvati seated together, a trident-topped staff and a silver umbrella-like finial above. No people are visible.A bronze statue of a sannyasi-style figure stands on a lotus-shaped base, set on a green floral brocade cloth in a temple shrine. The statue wears a maroon turban, a maroon shawl draped over an orange-red garment edged with gold border, and a multi-strand necklace of jewelled beads. Long black braided locks fall to the base on both sides. The right hand is raised in abhaya-type blessing gesture. Behind it, gilded temple ornaments, bells and a lamp stand are visible, with a partial red-and-gold banner. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no in-person candidate is present.A small bronze-toned deity murti stands on a green brocade cloth before a dark stone pedestal. The figure wears a magenta-red silk garment with a gold zari border, multiple beaded garlands with pink and white stones, a red bangle set, a jewelled headpiece and a black braided topknot. It holds a tall ceremonial vessel in one raised hand. Behind it, a blue and gold brocade cloth is draped over another figure. No living people are visible.A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-plated sandals resting on a bright red silk cloth. The gold surfaces are richly engraved with floral rosettes and scrolling foliate patterns. Scattered over them are peach and orange rose petals, a small gold-wrapped packet tied with a thread, and a cluster of small silver and green-stone ornaments. These appear to be sacred padukas displayed as an object of worship, with no people visible.
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KAILASA Houston USA On December 19, 2025

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A photograph of a room with several dark stone murti of deities on a dark platform, decorated with draped silk garments in white with gold borders, orange, and green, along with beaded necklaces, jewelled crowns, and scattered yellow and pink petals. A banner with a red background and a decorative orange garland hangs on the yellow wall at left, and a red and multicoloured fabric hanging stands at right beside a red curtain. No people are visible in the scene.A dark bronze or stone statue of a deity in seated pose with hands in lap, under a large hooded cobra canopy (naga). The figure wears a tall crown, round earrings, a red and white jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant, and a red-and-green draped cloth. Yellow flower petals rest on the cobra hood and near the base. Behind it is a dark curtain; a partial orange-clad figure and a brass vessel appear at the right edge.A dark stone or bronze-black murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal, dressed in a green silk skirt with a maroon patterned border and a gold-embroidered band. It wears a tall conical crown, a gold-bead and yellow-stone necklace, a waist garland of the same beads, blue teardrop earrings and a gold bindi-like forehead ornament. Scattered yellow and pink flower petals lie on the surface around its base. Behind it, a red curtain hangs and another deity statue in a gold brocade skirt is partly visible at left.A photograph of a set of dark stone Navagraha murtis, the nine celestial deities, arranged on a black dais with scattered yellow and pink flower petals. The figures wear draped silk skirts in blue, magenta, red, white and gold, with beaded necklaces, jewelled crowns and blue-stone eyes. Some carry ribbons and garlands. No people are visible, only the deity figures against a dark curtain and warm wall.A dark stone murti of a deity with a large arched hooded backdrop, wearing a silver-white dhoti with a gold border and a gold-and-stone necklace with a crystal ornament hanging across the chest. The figure has blue teardrop earrings, a red and gold headpiece with jewel accents, and a forehead ornament. The murti is set against a warm beige wall, with a partly visible figure in red and gold silk at the left edge.A dark stone deity murti seated on a throne, with four arms, a gold crown set with white stones, and a blue-and-white forehead ornament. It wears gold and jewelled necklaces, blue gemstone earrings, and a red and blue silk skirt with blue trim. Scattered yellow flower petals surround the figure on a dark altar. Behind it, other murtis and a pink cloth are partly visible. No people are visible.
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KAILASA KASHI On December 20, 2025

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A temple shrine photographed from the side. A bare-backed priest in an orange turban and reddish-brown dhoti stands at left, his arm with rudraksha beads extended toward an offering. Before him is a gilded deity murti wearing a jewelled crown, green silk garment and layered garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, holding a lotus in one hand, seated on a golden vahana. Below are smaller blue-draped and jewelled figures and a kalasha-like object on a red-draped altar. Gold-leaf arches and a red velvet backdrop frame the shrine, with a hanging oil lamp at upper right. The scene suggests a naivedyam offering.A man in a red knit skullcap, grey sleeveless jacket over a red shirt, and a crossbody strap stands at left holding a small booklet with a golden-throne photo on its cover and Devanagari text reading कैलास. Beside him is a life-size cutout of a smiling figure in a red turban with a white jewelled ornament, red-orange robes, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and armbands, seated with hands folded, wearing a garland of yellow and magenta flowers. The cutout stands on a blue draped table at a temple wall with a gold iron grille behind. A timestamp reads 20-Dec-2025 6:39:09 pm and Enriching at Kashi Temple.A photograph inside a gold-toned shrine room showing a golden statue of a seated figure wearing an ornate crown, a purple and red silk garment, layered garland and jewelled necklaces, its right hand raised in blessing. Beside it a smaller golden seated figure with a trident-topped throne and a red and magenta cloth. Above, a golden deity murti with multiple arms holds objects, wrapped in a garland. In the lower left, a living person in an orange turban and saffron wrap with rudraksha beads sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Marigold and white flower garlands adorn the statues, and petals are scattered on the floor. A brass plate with a flower and lamp sits at the bottom right. A printed sign on the right reads KAILASA and BHARAT.
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KAILASA Salem On December 20, 2025

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A photograph of a temple shrine with no visible people. Two brass figures in striped, patterned cloth stand on either side of a golden pot-shaped vessel draped with a lace-like doily and a beaded necklace. Marigold petals and white flower petals are scattered on a white cloth. Brass oil lamps with flames stand in the foreground and at the sides, and a small lit lamp sits among brass bowls. A saffron-draped deity murti stands on a pedestal in the background beside a golden-curtained wall.A photograph of three golden murti figures arranged on a white cloth in a temple shrine, decorated with orange marigold flowers and scattered petals. The two outer figures are standing metal deity statues with golden skin tones, wearing striped multicoloured silk garments, jewelled necklaces and ornate headdresses; the figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with silver embellishments and gold coin ornaments. The central object is a golden kalasha-like vessel with a pointed top and a multicoloured striped cloth draped around it, containing marigold flowers, with a large jewelled pendant at its base. Behind them stand a golden pedestal, an orange and blue cloth hanging and a brass oil lamp. Timestamp reads 20-Dec-2025 8:25:05 am, Salem.Photo inside a temple shrine of a golden seated figure in a blue turban and pink garment, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and marigold garlands, seated on a gold lotus pedestal beneath a red and gold canopy with a magenta drape. Flanking it are a golden trishul and a small signboard reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. In front stand brass oil lamps, two small dressed figurines and a brass kalasha with orange marigold offerings and petals. At right a dark shivalinga draped with a white and maroon cloth and silver necklace sits on a maroon platform with gold trim and a Nandi motif. No living people are visible.Photo of a temple worship arrangement. A pair of gold-coloured sandals or padukas sits on a silver-toned pedestal draped with a teal brocade cloth with gold-threaded tassels, adorned with orange marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. In the foreground, a brass thali on a red cloth holds a bowl of orange-brown food, a small brass cup, and round grey-brown offerings on a leaf. A dated timestamp overlay reads 20-Dec-2025 8:24:27 am Salem KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.A photograph of three statues on a wooden table inside a temple hall. Two standing metal figures flank a central bundle draped in a striped multicoloured cloth with a jeweled pendant; the central form has a green collar and no head visible above it. Marigold flowers are placed on the statues and scattered on the table. The left figure wears a maroon head covering and red-stone necklace; the right figure wears a black cap with silver bands, gold armlets and a gold pendant. In the background, deity murti figures and pink-and-gold garments stand on a golden pedestal, with a patterned marble floor. No living people are visible.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a central deity murti in an arched niche with an orange backdrop. The central standing figure is dark-faced, wears an orange garment, a crown-like headdress, a large jewelled necklace, and holds attributes, flanked by two dark-faced female figures in pink and magenta saris with pink headdresses and necklaces. In the foreground, three golden metal or polished murtis are arranged on a raised orange platform: two standing figures in striped cloth with gold ornaments and jewellery, and a central seated figure draped in striped cloth with a large jewelled pendant. Orange marigold flowers are placed at their bases and on the floor, and a geometric floor design sits behind them. A timestamp reads 20-Dec-2025 8:17:05 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.

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