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Kailasa Tondayarpet december 26th 2021

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A shrine room with three deity murti standing behind a red cloth draped altar beneath a gold arched frame and green patterned backdrop. The central figure wears a white turban, several necklaces and a blue-green dhoti; the figures flanking him wear green and teal silk garments with yellow flower garlands. Brass lamps, a brass aarti plate with a flame, scattered marigold petals and a kumkum bowl sit on the red and magenta cloth. On the right, a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in saffron robes, a turban and yellow garlands sits on a golden throne-like seat; this is a printed cutout, not a physical person, and no name is shown on it. No physical people are visible.Indoor shrine photograph showing three statues or murtis under a gilded arched frame with a green patterned backdrop, dressed in garlands and colourful garments on a red draped altar. To the right stands a bearded statue in a red turban and white garland, next to a flower offering. In the foreground, rows of small brass and clay dishes hold coloured powders, fruits and grains on a patterned mat, with a metal pot topped with green leaves, plates of yellow and white flowers, rose petals and a bowl of food. The statues appear to be deity murtis and a devotional figure, with no living people visible.A temple shrine room with orange-painted walls and a golden arched niche framed by carved gold ornaments. Three deity murtis stand on a draped orange and gold cloth altar, garlanded with white and marigold flower strands; the central figure wears a tall crown and carries a mace-like emblem. A life-size cardboard-style cutout of a smiling, bearded man in a maroon-and-saffron turban, with a red and white flower garland, sits cross-legged on a red draped seat at left; he is a printed image, not a physical person. A small green sign on the wall reads KAILASA AVADI. A brass oil lamp and flower offerings sit on a low wooden stool in front of the altar, and a trident-and-Shiva-lingam style brass stand is at right.2025-06-10A shrine arch framed in ornate gold holds three statues dressed for worship: a figure on the left in a teal turban and patterned blue sari with a white forehead mark, a central figure with a tall white and gold headdress and dark skin tone against a green gold-patterned backdrop, and a figure on the right in a green and magenta sari with a dark bun and jewelled headpiece. All three wear white and silver necklaces, and yellow marigold garlands drape their shoulders. Gold-painted posts flank the figures, and a small Ganesha figure and scattered marigold petals sit on a red cloth at the base.Indoor shrine with an orange-painted wall and a gold arched frame around a blue backdrop. A central deity murti with a black crown and white face, wearing an orange shawl and multi-colour necklaces, stands between two smaller figures decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A printed cutout portrait of a smiling man with a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and a sceptre sits on a draped red cloth at left, labelled nothing legible on the cutout. On the right, a peacock-feather decorated stand holds a framed image. A green brocade cloth covers the altar table holding a brass plate of petals, small oil lamps and offerings. A sign reads KAILASA AVADI. No people are visible.2025-02-18A small shrine room with a gilded arched frame holding three statues on a red cloth-covered platform. The central figure stands between two side statues, each wearing flower garlands, silver-toned necklaces and jewelled attire, with green and red garments. Two gold-tipped staffs flank the central figure. A framed portrait with a garland stands to the right. On the floor, fresh banana leaves hold brass plates with bananas, pink flowers, a lamp, a small brass vessel, and white cloth bundles. Ritual puja items, including a brass lamp and kumkum, sit at the front. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a shrine niche with a gold arched frame and orange silk backdrop, housing three deity murtis: a central figure in a teal-green dhoti with a tall silver crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, flanked by two others in green and multicoloured garments with garlands. A small oil lamp burns on a red cloth at the base, with a green silk-draped altar. At the lower right stands a large printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in a pink-and-orange turban, layered malas and ornate necklaces, holding a hand raised, alongside a smaller printed figure in red. A time stamp reads 2 Feb 2025 20:43:06, Chennai, Kailasa Tondiorpet. No physical people are visible.2025-03-02Photo of a shrine corner inside the KAILASA Tondiarpet centre. Three deity murtis stand under a gilded arch against a saffron-orange cloth: a central four-armed figure with a tall crown and green garment, flanked by two metal figures wearing crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers. A small brass lamp stands at left, and a red-and-gold tiered altar holds a kalasha pot with flowers. Brass plates with offerings and a small lamp sit at the front. At right, a cutout printed photo of a bearded man wearing a saffron turban, several rudraksha-style malas and gold necklaces, with a garland, is set beside a printed sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET. A timestamp reads 31 Jan 2025 20:17:34 Chennai.2025-01-31Indoor shrine arranged for a puja with a gilded arch framing three deity figures on a red-draped platform against a green patterned backdrop. The central figure wears a tall crown and white ornamental garlands, with yellow marigold garlands on the figures to either side. A standing statue to the right is dressed in an orange turban and ornate necklaces and holds a bouquet of white flowers. The floor before the shrine is laid with rows of small brass bowls holding colourful powders and grains, with brass platters of yellow and orange flowers, bananas, red rose petals, green leaves, an oil lamp, and a kalasha. No people are visible.Kailasa Tamparam december 26th 20212021-12-26A shrine display with three deity murtis in an ornate golden arch against an orange and gold draped backdrop. The central figure is a four-armed murti with a tall silver crown, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and silver ornaments. The two flanking murtis wear silver crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces, and each holds a tall golden staff. A white card placed on the altar reads KAILASA TONDIARPET. To the right, a large standing cutout poster of a smiling bearded man in a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace is seated near a trident, which counts as depiction only with probable appearance cues. On the green cloth in front are brass plates with flowers, a bowl of food, a small lamp, a kalasha-style arrangement and other puja offerings.2025-12-01Photo of a shrine corner with three ornate metal deity murtis in silver crowns, gold and jewelled ornaments and yellow marigold garlands, standing behind a box labelled KAILASA TONDIARPET on an orange brocade cloth. To the right, a large printed photograph of a seated man in a pink turban, layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha mala sits on a brass pedestal; this printed image is not a physical person, and its appearance cues (turban, rudraksha mala, ornate necklaces) match the Swamiji candidate, so the depiction is probable. In front, a green cloth holds a brass aarti plate with a lit oil lamp, a brass kalasha-like vessel, small brass lamps and a plant in a decorated pot. No physical people are visible.2025-01-26