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A dark, polished stone statue of a standing male figure, bare-chested with a carved waist cloth and belt, hands raised at the sides in gesture, stands before a deep magenta cloth backdrop inside a gilded arch. Marigold and yellow garlands hang along the right edge, and a timestamp overlay reads 01-Jun-2025 09:55:36 before abhisheka. No living people are visible; the figure is a murti, not a depiction of a person.

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A dark, standing statue of a bare-chested male figure with a red tilak on the forehead, red markings on the chest and a red bindi-like dot at the navel, wearing a short dhoti-style garment and a thin waist chain. The statue stands on a wooden base in front of a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Marigold and yellow-orange flower garlands hang along the sides of the arch. The image is a photograph with an on-screen timestamp and caption overlay reading 09-Jun-2025 11:48:15 and somavara aboshegam, indicating an abhishekam ritual setting. No living people are visible.2025-09-06A dark bronze-toned standing statue of a bare-chested young figure with a shaved head, wearing a sacred thread around the waist and a cloth loincloth, stands on a gold-trimmed pedestal in front of a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. Red kumkum-style markings appear on the forehead, chest, and palms, and a pink flower sits at the base. Overlaid text reads 27-Jun-2025 and KAILASA thiruchenkodu abishegam doing, indicating a photo of a statue being prepared for abhishekam. No living people are visible.2025-06-27A photograph of a dark stone-like standing deity murti, bare-chested with a short dhoti-style waist cloth and a belt, one hand raised in a blessing gesture and the other hand lowered, with a small green leaf placed on its head. It stands on a wooden pedestal scattered with green leaves, in front of a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch decorated with marigold and yellow-orange flower garlands. A timestamp overlay reads 09-Jun-2025 11:53:41 and a caption reads kailasaa thiruchengodu somavara aboshegam. No physical people are visible.2025-09-06A blurred photograph of a dark metal or stone standing figure, a deity murti shown bare-chested with a dhoti, set in a gilded arched niche with red velvet backing and an ornate gold frame. The figure bears white and ash-coloured markings on the forehead, chest and arms, with a red tilak on the brow. Marigold garlands in yellow and orange hang around the frame, and a hand from the bottom left is pressed against or touching the figure's chest, apparently in the course of abhishekam or aboshegam. A fresh pink flower sits on the head. The lower corner carries a timestamp of 18-May-2025 13:20:35 and the captions 'kailasa thiruchenkodu' and 'a person aboshegam'.2025-05-18A dark stone standing deity murti stands within an ornate carved golden arch on a wet concrete floor. The murti has a red tilak mark and a yellow flower placed on its head, and its body is smeared with white ritual paste. On the right, a metal plate holds dark offerings, a lit oil lamp and a yellow flower. Brass vessels sit in the foreground, and a large metal pot is at left. No people are visible.A dark stone standing murti of a deity, bare-chested with a short waist cloth and an ornate belt, stands within a gilded arched frame with carved floral borders on a plinth in an indoor hall. A yellow marigold flower and a red tilaka mark sit on its head and forehead. In front, on a round silver tray, a dark stone lingam-shaped object rests with a yellow marigold and red kumkum dots. The floor is wet and a wall hangs behind. No living people are visible.A dark bronze standing deity murti, bare-chested and wearing a short waist cloth with a beaded girdle, stands inside a carved golden stone arch on a stone pedestal, with a yellow flower placed on its head. Its arms are bent at the elbows with hands held near the waist. In the foreground, a silver tray holds dark sweets or offerings topped with a yellow flower, and several copper pots sit on the floor. No living people are visible.A dark stone statue of a standing male figure, bare-chested with a short waist cloth, stands inside a golden arched niche with ornate floral carving. Red flower garlands hang on either side and an orange cloth is draped behind it. A red tilak mark appears on its forehead. In front, a brass plate holds paduka-style sandals with a red flower, and to the right a small brass table holds several small brass deity figures, including a figure with a trident. A large metal vessel of water stands at left on a wet floor. No people are visible.A tall black stone statue of a standing deity murti stands on a square pedestal in an indoor shrine against a golden-yellow wall with a red and gold cloth canopy above. The statue has a tall tiered crown, a bare chest with layered beaded necklaces, arm bands, a waist sash and a draped cloth, with its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The base bears a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR, and white milk-like liquid is poured over the statue and pedestal. Camera timestamp text reads Nov 21, 2025 2:45:49 PM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-11-21A dark standing deity murti, carved in black stone, stands on a stepped pedestal in front of a gold arched backdrop with mirror-work and a peacock-feather fan. The figure has a tilak on the forehead, a beaded necklace, a sash at the waist, and bare arms raised in a blessing gesture. Tall brass lamp stands with multiple tiers flank the murti, and a gilded female figure holding a lamp stands to the left. Red and multicoloured floral silk drapes and a kalasha-like finial frame the scene. Overlay text reads Feb 06, 2026 11:05am, Adhikar Mudivar Alankaram and #Kailasa Madurai #Devalaya. No people are visible.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a dark stone statue of a standing male figure, bare-chested with a waist cloth and sacred thread, flanked by garlands of orange and yellow marigolds. A hand in a gold bangle holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp and pink flower petals before the statue. The figure is set in a gold-framed arch with red velvet backing, with a gold-toned carved crown-like top and framed pictures on the wall behind. The statue is the central subject, with no living figure other than the offering hand. A timestamp and caption read 18-May-2025 13:21:04 and kailasa thiruchenkodu, swamiji aboshegam.2025-05-18A photograph of a dark polished stone statue of a standing male deity murti on a tiered black pedestal inside a plain whitewashed room. The figure has a tall conical topknot, a red tilak mark on the forehead, ear ornaments, a layered necklace, armlets, and a dhoti-style waist cloth with a decorative belt. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture, and its left arm hangs at the side. A brass kalasha pot sits at the left edge, a brass oil lamp at the right, and yellow and red cloth hangs at the top of the frame. A timestamp in the lower right reads Aug 26, 2024 10:07:09 AM, Melaveli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-26