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A photo of a small shrine set-up with a gold-brocaded orange cloth draped across the back. On the left, a small figurine in a maroon robe with a yellow flower on its head stands on a brass tray with a red flower and a white flower. In the centre-right, a brass plate holds a dark stone lingam sprinkled with petals and a small lamp. A small brass lamp with a flame sits in the lower left foreground, and a Ganesha figurine stands on the upper shelf beside a red-and-gold murti. No people are visible.

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A photograph of an indoor puja setup on a green silk cloth with gold borders. In the foreground left, a small figurine of a seated sage in a maroon robe with a yellow flower garland sits on a bronze base on an orange-cloth-covered brass tray, with a yellow flower and a red petal nearby. Center right, a lit brass oil lamp with a flame burns beside a small brass hand bell and a brass lamp stand. On the right, a maroon-rimmed tray holds two brass bowls, one with white liquid and one with yellow liquid. Behind, a brass tray holds a small brass vessel, a dark object, scattered petals and rice, and a maroon cloth covers a table with a small brass lamp. A red-brown bowl sits at the top right. A timestamp on the lower right reads 17 Mar 2025 08:30:51 Chennai Kailasa Thiruvannamalai. No people are visible.2025-03-17A photograph of a shrine altar at Kailasa Thondaiyarpet. Centre foreground is a small golden-bronze standing statue of a bare-chested boy-like figure wearing short dhoti-style shorts, a forehead tilak, and holding a yellow flower in one hand; it stands on a lotus-patterned base in a brass tray scattered with petals and grains. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame is held at left. Behind is a draped gold-and-orange brocade altar cloth, a small framed picture, a white-and-red Ganesha figure with yellow flowers, and a deity murti draped in red and pink silk with a white flower garland. Appears to be an evening puja/aarti setting.2025-03-29A photograph of a shrine altar at KAILASA Thondaiyarpet with a deity murti draped in red and gold silks and white flower garlands at the back. In the foreground stands a small gold-toned metal statue of a bare-chested standing male figure holding a yellow flower, with a tilak on its forehead, placed on a base on a gold-and-white brocade cloth. A silver tray holds yellow flowers and scattered petals or powder. A Ganesha murti in red and yellow sits to the right, a framed picture is near the centre, and a brass lamp with a flame appears at the left edge. A hand holding a bell or small object is partly visible at the far left. The timestamp reads 29 Mar 2025 20:28:40, Chennai, Kailasa Tondaiarpet. No physical people are fully present in the scene.2025-03-29A photograph of a temple shrine in a Hindu ritual setting. In the foreground, a small white-and-pink figurine of a standing deity with a flower is set on a brass tray, partly covered in white substance, while a hand holds a brass lamp or vessel above it. Behind, a large deity murti is draped in red and orange silk and garlanded with white flowers and red blooms. A small Ganesha figure in red and white sits to the right beside a framed picture, with a gold-and-orange brocade cloth covering the altar. Brass lamp stands are visible at the left edge. A timestamp reads 29 Mar 2025 20:23:15, Chennai, Kailasa Tondaiarpet. The shrine appears to be part of an abhishekam or puja.2025-03-29A photograph of a small household shrine arranged on a red and green cloth, with garlands of white jasmine and marigold draped above. A small seated figure in a red-brown robe with a white and red necklace and a tilak on the forehead sits on a copper base, surrounded by scattered white flowers. Beside it stands a colourful orange and white Ganesha figure. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bowl of almonds, a brass vessel of liquid, and a brass lamp stand sit on the cloth, along with a framed printed image of a monk-like figure. There are no physical people in the frame.A photograph of a home-style shrine set up for puja, with a small bronze deity murti of a standing figure wearing a silver crown and red cloth, beside a white and pink Ganesha figure. The altar is draped with green, red and purple silk cloths and garlanded with white and yellow flower strings. Brass plates hold yellow marigold petals, a copper bowl holds offerings, a lit oil lamp burns in front, and a brass pot with a ladle stands in the foreground. No people are visible.A photograph of a puja set-up on a red silk cloth draped over a table before a shrine. On a large brass tray at the centre sits a small lit oil lamp with a brass kalasha-style lamp stand, a small metal idol and a pinch of flowers. A lit oil lamp in a holder stands at front left beside brass cups, a small bowl of bananas, and small bowls of kumkum and haldi. Right of centre a brass tray holds a dried coconut wrapped in yellow flowers. Behind, a framed photograph of a smiling woman sits among garlands, a Ganesha figurine, and gold-bordered fabric. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 26 Apr 2025 21:19:48 Chennai, KAILASA Tondaiarpet.2025-04-26A photograph of a small temple shrine draped in gold and maroon cloth, with white and yellow flower garlands hanging on the sides. At the centre stands a small metal deity murti with a red cloth and a silver-trimmed crown, flanked by a lit oil lamp. In the foreground are brass vessels: a copper pot, a brass lamp stand, a round yellow offering, and a brass plate with small items. No people are visible. A timestamp and location caption in the lower right read 15 Jun 2025, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a home shrine during a puja. A small bronze figure of a standing bald devotee with folded hands and a tilak stands on a brass plate at the centre, holding flowers and set on a red fruit or offering with a brass bowl. A hand at the left, partly visible, sprinkles or offers petals over the figure. Behind it, a golden-yellow brocade cloth covers the table, and a Ganesha figure with a red garland sits to the right beside a framed picture. Red and pink silk drapes and a garland of white and red flowers hang at the top. A brass lamp stand is at the left edge, and a red cloth covers the lower table. A timestamp reads 29 Mar 2025 20:30:05 Chennai, Kailasa Tondaiarpet.2025-03-29A blurred photograph of a shrine draped in red and gold brocade. In the centre stands a small figure in a maroon robe with a yellow flower garland on the head, set on a stone pedestal, apparently a deity murti or statue. At left, a person in white clothing with a brown-skinned hand holds a lit oil lamp or flame near the base of the figure, performing puja or aarti. Yellow and red flowers decorate the top edge, and a plate with a flower and a brass vessel sits at the bottom edge. A timestamp reads 20 Apr 2025 14:35:37 Chennai Kailasa Tondaiarpet.2025-04-20Indoor shrine corner with a yellow wall and red draped altar. A golden sign reads "KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT" above a small standing figure of a man with long dark hair, holding a trident, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and dhoti, set on a black base. To the right, a large cut-out printed portrait labelled on the sign context shows a man in an orange-brown turban, many beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala, seated. Left of centre, a golden-framed deity murti is garlanded with white and orange flowers. Offerings on the altar include a coconut on a brass plate, a brass tray of kumkum and vibhuti, yellow flower garlands, a bowl of white paste and small brass lamps. A small framed photo of a woman sits at the left edge. A timestamp reads 17 Apr 2025 19:44:36, Chennai.2025-04-17A photograph of a home shrine decorated for worship, with two large deity murti standing behind a golden-yellow and maroon altar cloth. The statues wear red and orange silk garments, white jasmine garlands with orange and yellow flowers, and ornate jewelled necklaces. Between the tall gold-coloured poles sit a small figure of a seated sannyasi-like form in brown robes, a Nataraja-style dancing deity statue, a lit oil lamp, and a framed photograph of a smiling person in orange clothing. A brass puja set with a kalasha-style vessel, a dish of red kumkum, an incense stick and a lamp occupies the foreground beside a coconut figure dressed in orange with a jewelled necklace. No physical people are visible.2025-04-07