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21 December 2025

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A photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandals, padukas, resting on a red silk cloth placed on a stainless steel surface. The gold footwear has embossed floral and paisley patterns and is decorated with red and green enamel, white kundan stones and dangling strands of red beads. Scattered rose petals in red, yellow and pink lie across the sandals and cloth. Two small gold-tipped objects sit between the sandals. Partially visible at the top left is a dark maroon fabric. No people are visible.A small metal deity murti of a female figure stands before an ornate gilded throne-like backdrop with repoussé floral and scrollwork patterns. The murti wears a magenta-red silk garment with a gold zari border, a gold-and-red choli, a red-stone necklace and jewelled chest garland, and a tall black hair bun with a bindi on the forehead. One hand holds a small object near the face. Fresh pink, red and yellow rose petals are scattered on a metal tray in the foreground, and a red cloth lies at the lower left. An orange tassel hangs at the right against a dark maroon wall. No people are visible.A metal statue of a standing figure with long dark braided hair hanging down the back, a red tilak on the forehead, and an open-palm abhaya gesture with the left hand raised. The figure wears an orange and magenta silk garment with gold zari border and a long red-and-white stone-studded garland with a pendant. It stands on an ornate brass pedestal, with red and pink rose petals scattered at its base. Behind it are repoussé gold-toned metal panels with floral and figural relief, and a jewelled trident-shaped object stands to the right. This is a statue, not a living person.

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KAILASA HOUSTON On December 21, 2025

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A photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandals, padukas, resting on a red silk cloth placed on a stainless steel surface. The gold footwear has embossed floral and paisley patterns and is decorated with red and green enamel, white kundan stones and dangling strands of red beads. Scattered rose petals in red, yellow and pink lie across the sandals and cloth. Two small gold-tipped objects sit between the sandals. Partially visible at the top left is a dark maroon fabric. No people are visible.A small metal deity murti of a female figure stands before an ornate gilded throne-like backdrop with repoussé floral and scrollwork patterns. The murti wears a magenta-red silk garment with a gold zari border, a gold-and-red choli, a red-stone necklace and jewelled chest garland, and a tall black hair bun with a bindi on the forehead. One hand holds a small object near the face. Fresh pink, red and yellow rose petals are scattered on a metal tray in the foreground, and a red cloth lies at the lower left. An orange tassel hangs at the right against a dark maroon wall. No people are visible.A metal statue of a standing figure with long dark braided hair hanging down the back, a red tilak on the forehead, and an open-palm abhaya gesture with the left hand raised. The figure wears an orange and magenta silk garment with gold zari border and a long red-and-white stone-studded garland with a pendant. It stands on an ornate brass pedestal, with red and pink rose petals scattered at its base. Behind it are repoussé gold-toned metal panels with floral and figural relief, and a jewelled trident-shaped object stands to the right. This is a statue, not a living person.Close-up photograph of a tiered brass yantra-style base, a stepped square-and-circle pedestal topped with a small cylindrical lingam-like form decorated with red flowers and a jeweled red-and-white garland. A rose-colored silk cloth is draped across the base and over a pedestal. The floor is strewn with pink, peach and red rose petals. Behind, an ornate gold-toned repousse metal backdrop with floral and figural scrollwork. At the upper right edge, a person's maroon silk garment with a gold border is partly visible. No face is shown.A photograph of two polished stainless-steel offering trays on a metal counter, holding small steel bowls of food. The left tray has bowls of yogurt, a spiced chickpea-style dish, a mixture of nuts and grains, a rice dish garnished with cashews and a red flower petal, and a curry topped with peanuts. The right tray holds bowls of dry-roasted grains, sweets with almonds, a plain liquid in a tumbler, and fried or sugared preparations. A red cloth and a small brass lamp appear at the edges, and a laptop sits at the lower right. No people are visible.
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KAILASA Houston On December 20, 2025

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A dark stone statue of Lord Ganesha sits centrally on a black pedestal, adorned with a gold crown, a white and gold-bordered dhoti, an orange and gold shawl, and a white floral garland. Its trunk and forehead are marked with white tilak. Ceremonial items are arranged on the pedestal in front: a brass aarti plate with a lit oil lamp, brass bowls of white and red offerings, a small kalasha-like vessel, and a metal tumbler. Multicoloured tassel hangings flank the statue against yellow walls, and a deep red velvet curtain hangs at the right. No people are visible.A black stone murti of seated Ganesha, adorned with a gold crown, white and red jewelled necklaces, an orange and gold silk shawl and a cream dhoti with gold border, sits on a black platform. Coconut halves, a silver bell, a lit oil lamp on a silver tray, a bowl of red petals and silver cups on trays surround the base. Tall tassel decorations in red, green, blue and yellow flank the statue against a gold wall. No people are visible.A large black stone murti of Lord Ganesha is seated on a dark raised platform inside a temple shrine with a gold-textured wall. The murti wears a gold and white crown, a white and gold dhoti, an orange-gold shawl, and layered white and red jeweled garlands. Two coconuts are broken open on the platform in front of it, with a silver oil lamp burning, silver plates of flowers, a silver bell, and silver cups of offerings arranged beside them. Tall tassel garlands in red, green, blue, yellow and orange frame the shrine on both sides. No people are visible.A large black stone murti of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated frontally against a warm gold wall. The murti wears a gold and white jewelled crown, a white and red jewelled necklace with a central pendant, jewelled earrings, and a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border. An orange and gold silk shawl drapes over its shoulders and arms, and it holds a modak and other attributes in its hands. No people are visible, so this is a photo of a deity murti with decorated ornaments and silk, consistent with Vinayagar puja.
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KAILASA Houston USA On December 20, 2025

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A photograph of a shrine to a Shiva lingam set on a tiered brass-coloured yoni-style pedestal. The lingam is draped with a teal-green cloth and adorned with a silver necklace set with pink and white stones, plus a matching crown-like ornament on top. Yellow and pink flower petals are scattered on the dark counter in front, and a silver bowl sits at the base. Behind it stands an ornate embossed gold-toned metal backdrop with a repoussé panel showing a seated deity pair, and a decorative trident-like finial to the left. No people are visible.Overhead photo of two round stainless steel thalis on a metal counter, each holding several small steel bowls of vegetarian food. The left thali has bowls of cooked vegetable dishes, including chopped greens, a crumbled spiced dish, a yellow lentil or corn preparation, and a bowl of thin brown liquid. The right thali has bowls of sprouted or whole legume salad, a bowl of cucumber slices, a bowl of dark leafy greens, a bowl of yellow lentils, a small glass of water, and a bowl of crumbled grain or spice mix. Yellow leaves are placed at the edges of both plates. No people are visible.A pair of gold-coloured ornamental sandals or padukas, embossed with floral medallions and leaf-scroll patterns, laid on a red silk cloth. Yellow and pink flower petals are scattered over them, with a pink rose in the centre. Red and gold kundan-style ornaments with white stones and dangling maroon beaded tassels sit at the base, along with a small gold pendant and a silver-toned flower-shaped piece. No people are visible; this is a close view of decorated footwear used as offerings in a temple setting.A bronze or copper-toned standing murti of a bare-chested figure, shown from the front on a brass pedestal. The figure wears a maroon turban topped with a jewelled ornament, long dark hair falling behind, a multi-strand necklace of gold beads and pink and white stones, and a teal and magenta silk dhoti with a gold zari border. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture holding a jewelled object, while the left hand hangs open at the side. Behind the murti are white and red cloths with gold borders, a brass bell hanging at the top right, and a green patterned cloth at the base. The figure is a statue, so no physical people appear.
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KAILASA KASHI On 12/21/2025

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Photo of a temple shrine with a green-skinned deity murti in a silver jeweled crown, green silk sari with gold border, white and red flower garlands and a red lotus held in one hand. In the left foreground a man with a shaved head and light skin wears an orange-brown wrap and holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward the murti. Gold ornate arches frame the shrine against a maroon curtain, with hanging brass lamps above and a blue cloth and small deity figures at the base. A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 11:47:51 am.A gilded statue seated on an ornate golden throne, wearing an elaborate jeweled crown with red and green stones, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a royal blue silk garment with gold brocade borders and a gold waist sash. A garland of white jasmine and orange marigolds hangs across its chest. The right hand is raised in blessing while the left rests on the lap. Behind it, a framed sign reads KAILASA KASHI BHARATH and shows a small deity image beside a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban. The statue is a murti-style depiction, not a living person, and no physical people are present.
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KAILASA MADURAI On 12/21/2025

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A photograph of an Annadanam lunch line inside a hall with warm yellow walls and a gold-painted staircase. Volunteers in white aprons and hairnets serve food from a long steel counter of covered trays. A woman in a red and orange sari holds a plate in the foreground, while a line of devotees, some in white dhotis and others in yellow and blue saris, waits behind brass-posted rope barriers. Framed devotional pictures hang on the right wall. A timestamp in the corner reads 21 Dec 2025 1:39:03 pm, Annadanam Lunch, #Kailasa Madurai #Volunteer.A photo of a crowded annadanam lunch line inside a bright hall with gold-painted pillars and a yellow staircase. In the foreground a woman in an orange and black patterned sari carries a steel plate of food and a yellow cloth bag. Behind her, volunteers in white shirts serve from steel trays at a counter, while a line of women in saris and children waits along a roped queue. A man in a white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head stands among them. Blue overlay text in the lower right shows the date and time and hashtags.A photo inside a bright, gold-toned hall at a serving counter during an annadanam lunch. Volunteers in white aprons and caps serve from steel trays and pots along the counter. A line of people in colourful saris, kurtas and dhotis, including a girl in a yellow dress holding a steel plate and a small boy in a purple top, waits behind brass rope barriers on the right. A gold-painted ornamental structure stands in the background. A blue on-screen timestamp reads 21 Dec 2025 1:39:00 pm, Annadanam Lunch, #Kailasa Madurai #Volunteer. No identifiable a person appearance is visible.A photograph of a buffet-style annadanam lunch line inside a hall with wooden cabinets and recessed ceiling lights. A man in a brown shirt stands behind steel serving trays, serving rice and fried snacks onto a plate. A woman in a white sari with a light blue head covering and a yellow blouse serves from the counter, while a woman in an orange striped sari and a girl with a flower in her hair stand in line. Several devotees in colourful saris and white dhotis wait in a crowd, and a large golden deity statue is visible at the far right. A timestamp reads 21 Dec 2025 1:38:50 pm, Annadanam Lunch, #Kailasa Madurai #Volunteer.A photo of a long serving counter with stainless steel hotel pans of food under lidded covers and serving spoons, set out for an Annadanam lunch. Visible dishes include a pan of rice, a pan of brown curry, a pan of white rice with herbs, and fried items in the upper pans. Thin flatbread lies in a pile at the bottom edge. Blue timestamp text in the lower right corner reads 21 Dec 2025 1:36:24 pm, Annadanam Lunch, #Kailasa Madurai #Volunteer. No people are visible.A photograph of a Daily Annadanam lunch in a marble-floored hall. Rows of people sit on the floor eating from steel plates, many wearing colourful saris and salwars, while others sit along the right wall. Standing volunteers in pink shirts and dark dhotis stand near a large golden deity murti on a raised platform at the far end. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers walks down the left side, and a volunteer in a blue shirt stands on the right. Ceiling lights and wall-mounted fans are visible.
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KAILASA SALEM On 12/21/2025

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A photograph of an unoccupied ritual setup on a temple altar. At the centre sits a gilded metal pedestal draped with a teal silk cloth with tasselled fringe, holding a pair of gold sandal-shaped footwear with flower garlands of orange marigolds and small brass lamps. In the foreground a red cloth covers a table with a brass thali holding a bowl of white grain or rice, a bowl of yellow-green preparation, a small brass cup, and a flaming oil lamp on a brass plate with marigold petals. Incense sticks burn in a brass dish with petals, and a brass lamp stand and bell are nearby. A maroon and gold draped kalasha with a leaf topping stands to the right, and a gold throne-like backdrop is behind. No people are visible.Photo of a temple ritual setup with no people visible. At the top, a large brass base holds a metal vessel draped with a teal blue silk cloth with fringe, decorated with orange marigolds and white flowers, and two brass sandal-shaped sets (padukas) sit above it. Below, a red cloth holds a large brass plate with a bowl of green-grey grains, a bowl of white chickpea-like legumes, a small brass cup, and a brass dish with marigold flowers and burnt incense or ash. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at right, another lit lamp sits at lower left, and a small dark bowl appears at lower right. Another draped figure in maroon and gold is partly visible at the upper right.Three golden murti figures in a temple hall stand on pedestals before a backdrop of other figures. The left figure is a small golden deity wearing a red and gold dhoti-style garment, beaded necklaces and a red-tilak forehead mark. The centre is a golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood-shaped crest, draped in a maroon silk cloth with gold border, a jeweled ornament hanging from it and a marigold placed inside. The right figure is a golden goddess murti in a maroon sari with gold border, wearing a tall black and white jeweled crown, gold necklaces and bangles, holding a small object in one hand. Marigold petals and flowers lie on the floor and a yellow-and-orange floral decoration sits near the bases. A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 8:39:07 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.Photo inside a temple shrine showing brass and bronze figures and a stepped metal object on a dark wooden platform, scattered with orange marigold petals. In the foreground is a small brass standing figure of a devotee-like statue holding an object, beside a tiered brass sculpture. At right is a taller bronze statue wearing a rust-brown draped garment and a crown. Behind them, dark-complexioned deity murtis wear green and pink garments and jewellery, set in an arched ornate niche. Brass pots and vessels sit at left and a copper pot stands on the platform. No people are visible. Timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 8:22:52 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.Photograph of a temple shrine interior showing golden and black murti figures, with no living people visible. In the back niche, three dark stone deity figures stand under a green and silver canopy: the central figure wears an orange dhoti and a tall crown and holds a staff, flanked by two figures in pink garments and pink headwear. In the foreground, three gilded figures stand on pedestals: a smaller figure on the left with bare chest and rudraksha-style beads, a central golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra-hood top holding marigold petals, and a taller figure on the right in maroon silk with gold jewellery and a black braided hair ornament holding a lamp. White jasmine flowers lie on the floor below. A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 8:38:59 am Salem and KAILASA SALEM appears in the corner.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing metal murti statues on a raised tiered pedestal, with marigold garlands draped on them. On the right, a standing bronze figure in an orange-brown wrap holds a small object in one raised hand, beside a dark deity murti with a crown and gold necklaces. On the left, a smaller bronze figure stands near an oil lamp burning on a brass dish, with brass pots and vessels at the lower left. Behind them, a dark figure in a green and pink skirt and an arched silver frame are visible. A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 8:22:14 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No living people are clearly visible.
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KAILASA SALEM On December 22, 2025

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Photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-painted walls and an ornate gold arched niche. Central seated figure is a golden statue with hands folded in namaste, wearing a blue turban, pink garment, rudraksha-style beads, a large pendant and a red-and-white flower garland, seated on a gold lotus pedestal beneath a red and gold canopy, with a gold trident behind it. To the right stands a black Shiva lingam draped in a maroon and green cloth with silver ornaments and a necklace. In the foreground are small brass deity figures in maroon garments with jewelled necklaces, a brass oil lamp and a gold ornamental mask. A printed sign reads KAILASA, and a timestamp overlay reads 21-Dec-2025 7:54:44 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a gold-decorated shrine room with a seated golden statue of a figure in a blue turban, pink garment and a garland, hands raised in a gesture of greeting, seated on a gold lotus pedestal. Beside it stand a gold trident and a garlanded pink backdrop. To the right, a dark black stone Shiva linga is draped in a maroon cloth with gold border showing a temple and a nandi bull, with a green and maroon turban-like wrap and a silver necklace. In front, small figures in maroon garments with silver jewellery stand near brass oil lamps and a gold kalasha-style vessel, with a brass lamp lit in the foreground. A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 7:54:47 pm, Salem.A photograph of a ritual puja setup on a red cloth in a temple shrine. A brass tray holds small bowls of prasad including sev-like noodles, dry snacks, a pile of nuts or grains, and a dark spice powder. Beside it stands a silver handbell, a brass oil lamp with a flame, a brass incense holder with burnt sticks, and a small covered brass dish with orange flowers. Behind them a brass peetha or pedestal is draped in turquoise fringed cloth decorated with orange and white flowers and leaves, with a brass deity murti or sacred object on top. A maroon cloth with gold border covers an object at the right. Matchbox and timestamp overlay visible.
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KAILASA Salem On December 21, 2025

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A golden statue seated on a pedestal in a shrine, shown in an ornate gold-framed niche with a magenta drape behind it and an orange canopy with mirror trim above. The figure wears a blue turban with a jewelled ornament, a rudraksha-style mala and layered beaded necklaces, a garland of marigolds and red-and-white flowers, and a maroon brocade dhoti with a blue shawl draped over one arm. The right palm is raised in blessing. Golden trishula staffs flank the niche, and a placard reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH is set beside it with a small portrait. A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 6:07:21 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No living people are visible.A photograph of a golden statue of a seated figure in a shrine niche, the statue wearing a blue turban with a tilak, a rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial necklaces, a blue shawl, and a maroon-and-gold garment, with the hands raised in a namaste gesture. A fringe of garlands and marigold flowers hangs on the statue and at the base. Behind it stands a magenta drape within a gilded arch, with a trident on the left and a small orange-and-mirrored canopy above. On the right is a yellow sign reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH with a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban. The timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 6:06:59 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.
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KAILASA TIRUVANNAMALAI SRI NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI KSHETRAM On 12/21/2025

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A busy interior of an ashram hall with gilded wooden pillars and a large gold-painted figure of a female attendant in the foreground on the right and left. Several visitors queue at a counter where a man in a white shirt and dhoti-style white mundu stands serving food from steel vessels. A woman in a purple sari with a garland stands at the counter, while a woman in a blue-and-white patterned sari walks in the foreground and a young girl in a red top waits beside them. Framed photographs with captions hang on the walls above, and a notice banner with orange lettering is strung across the counter. The setting suggests a free food service.A photograph of three women seated on the concrete floor of a covered veranda eating from stainless steel plates of rice. The woman on the left wears a red sari and has a long single braid down her back. The middle woman in a red sari holds a plate and eats with her right hand. The woman on the right wears a dark blue floral sari, a pink bag rests beside her, and she has a flower strand in her hair and bangles on her wrists. Two parked motorcycles, one red, stand behind a metal railing on the paved street beyond, and the veranda has red-painted walls.A photograph inside a temple hall with a golden gilded statue of a standing figure at left and a large life-size cutout portrait at upper right of a figure in red and orange robes with garlands and a crown. A group of people sits on the tiled floor eating from steel plates: a man in a white checked shirt and dark trousers, a woman in a magenta sari, a girl in a purple and white outfit, a young child in a red shirt, and a woman in a pale yellow sari with white flowers in her hair. Behind them a woman in a blue and white floral sari stands near a counter with steel vessels, and a man in white shirt and grey trousers walks past. Signage on the wall reads welcome and worship text.A photograph of a free food service line at a temple-style hall with golden wooden panels. A man in white shirt and white cap serves rice from a steel tray into a plate held by a man in a blue checked shirt. Steel chafing dishes hold rice and a brown curry, and a yellow-cloth dish is held by a man in yellow dhoti and shawl. Several men and a boy in a green-and-white shirt wait in line with steel plates. Behind them a printed sign with a QR code reads about scanning for offers, and a man in a light blue checked shirt stands in the background. No a person candidate is visible.A photograph of an annadan food service line inside a temple hall with gold-painted pillars. Several people queue at a wooden counter with a sloped orange-and-white canopy; a man in a black t-shirt with a white cloth draped over his shoulder serves from steel trays. Foreground figures include a woman in a gold-bordered sari with a long braid, a girl in a red dress with a long braid, and an older man in a brown shirt and checked lungi. A large cardboard cutout beside the counter shows a smiling figure in an orange turban, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, labelled with a printed banner reading in part 'Annadanam'.A photograph of an annadan food service inside a temple hall with gold-coloured deity figures and carved gold-painted pillars. Several men and a young boy in a green school sweater line up at a serving counter holding round metal plates, while a server in white gloves ladles food from steel trays. Men wear checked shirts, a yellow polo, a dark floral shirt and a striped maroon top. Red cloth banners hang in the background behind the counter.

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