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A photograph of a brass tray arranged for worship on a blue patterned cloth. Yellow and white chrysanthemum flowers surround a small brass or copper lingam set in a dish filled with red kumkum powder. Two small brass kalasha-style vessels sit at the back of the tray. In the foreground a brass lamp holds a lit oil lamp flame over a bed of powder. A timestamp in the corner reads 09-Jan-2026 7:15:54 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.

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Close-up photo of a ritual arrangement on an ornate embossed gold tray. A small silver-rimmed dish holds red kumkum powder with a red-dusted cylindrical object standing in it, flanked by two spiral-carved conch-shaped items. Yellow and white chrysanthemum flowers and green leaves are arranged around the tray, with a yellow-topped item visible at the upper right. A blue patterned cloth lies beneath. The timestamp reads 09-Jan-2026 7:43:40 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-09Close photo of a puja setup with a small lingam-shaped object wrapped in threads and marked with red-orange powder, set on a brass plate with white jasmine-like flowers and green leaves. A lit oil lamp in a copper cup glows at right, and brass vessels with flowers sit on a gold tray at left beside a maroon cloth with gold border. No people are visible.2026-02-13A photograph of a ritual table set for puja with no people visible. In the centre, a shiva lingam-style form wrapped with a golden hooded serpent (naga) and garlanded with yellow marigolds sits between two dressed deity murtis in orange and red silk; a standing figure in ornate red garments and gold jewellery stands on the left. A large brass plate holds yellow flowers, green leaves and offerings including kumkum and fruit, with a brass bell and a small oil lamp burning in the foreground. A brass tray with a lit lamp, flowers and bowls of dark sacred balls sits to the right. Behind, a maroon velvet cloth with gold embroidery covers an altar. Timestamp reads 09-Jan-2026 7:43:23 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-09Close photo of puja items on a wooden table: a large round brass plate holds two small brass vessels decorated with red hibiscus and white-and-yellow plumeria flowers. In the lower foreground, a glass or clear bowl holds a small lingam-shaped object decorated with plumeria flowers and a leaf, beside a white steel bowl. Brass bells and ornate brass lamps are visible at the edges, with a teal embroidered cloth behind. No people are visible.2026-02-18A rotated photograph of a puja setup inside a room with a red cloth-covered table. On the left, a brass thali holds small bowls containing white granules, a yellow liquid, and a mixture with grains, beside a brass vessel with a ladle and a silver-toned covered dish. A lit oil lamp flame sits at the upper left. At right, a golden metal stand with a brass base and a bowl holds an object draped in blue silk and decorated with yellow flowers, and a metal idol-like form with carved surfaces stands behind. Orange-red cloths and incense sticks lie near the base, with a pink and gold cloth at the lower right. A timestamp reads 08-Jan-2026 10:56:22 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2026-01-08A top-down photo of a ritual offering arranged on a teal and blue brocade cloth. A large brass plate holds white and pink flower petals, ornate brass pieces and small bronze vessels. Around it are small bowls of yellow sweet rice, white rice, savoury rice dishes and a green leafy offering. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit at the left and top, scattered with white and yellow petals. Behind is a red and white patterned silk cloth, and at right are a gold-topped stand with garlands, beaded necklaces and metal vessels. No people are visible.2026-01-11Photograph of a ritual setup with no people visible. On a brass pedestal stands a large brass vessel draped with a teal and orange cloth, holding two brass or gold-toned forms adorned with yellow flowers. In the foreground on a pink and gold brocade cloth sits a large brass plate holding two small stones in a bowl, a green fruit in a bowl, a small brass cup, and a brass bell at the lower left. Nearby are a lit oil lamp on a copper dish, incense sticks in a brass holder, a small copper vessel, and a metal bowl on a stem. A timestamp and location overlay reads 22-Feb-2026 7:35:48 pm Salem KAILASA Salem.2026-02-22Overhead photo of a puja setup with no people visible. A large brass vessel holds a bundle of white plumeria flowers and a yellow flower, set on a brass base with a teal and orange patterned cloth draped over its rim. Below on a red cloth sit a round brass plate with a small bowl of kumkum-like powder, a green leaf, and a small cup, plus a brass oil lamp with a lit wick, an incense holder with a stick of incense, a bowl of white liquid, and a small bowl of flowers and lamps. A timestamp reads 21-Mar-2026 5:25:01 pm, Salem, KAILASA Salem.2026-03-21A photograph of a temple ritual setup with no people visible. A brass ritual vessel or kalasha-like base stands on a brass platform, draped with a teal and orange checked cloth and decorated with yellow marigold petals and white flower petals. In front, a large brass thali holds a bowl of green chilli pieces and a round flatbread, with small brass bowls nearby. A brass bell, a brass plate with a matchbox and incense sticks, and a small oil lamp with flowers rest on a gold-and-magenta silk cloth. Scattered petals and brass lamps surround the arrangement, and a timestamp reads 17-Jan-2026 6:19:15 pm Salem.2026-01-17A photograph of an indoor shrine set-up for puja, with no people visible. Central focus is a small deity murti garlanded with pink and orange flowers and a red hibiscus, flanked by two standing figurines in white and red dress with red hibiscus flowers. In front, a large brass plate holds small items, two lit oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass bell rests on the orange cloth. Smaller brass plates hold rudraksha beads, a conch shell, vibhuti, kumkum-like powder, and flower petals. A copper vessel and a brass sprinkler sit nearby. Below, a brass bowl of white and orange flowers and a small lit brass lamp rest on a white board. A cloth with a gold border and a bull motif hangs at right.2025-02-14A close overhead photo of a ritual setup for worship. A gilded brass base holds a deity murti draped in a teal cloth with tasselled fringe and marigold and yellow flowers. In the foreground, on a red cloth, sit a large brass thali with a dish of cooked rice, a bowl of green paste, a small bowl, a lit oil lamp on a brass stand, an incense holder with lit sticks and a flower, a brass bell, a dark-bowled brass lamp with a long handle, and a small spoon-like vessel. Another red-and-gold draped object appears at upper right. No people are visible.2025-12-22Ritual worship setup in a temple with no people visible. On a golden pedestal sits a large brass vessel draped with a teal and orange cloth and filled with white flowers and small gold-toned items, a kalasha-style offering. To the right, a smaller kalasha wrapped in magenta and gold fabric is decorated with white flowers, leaves and beaded ornaments. In front, on a magenta and gold brocade cloth, a brass plate holds bananas, a small bowl of dark liquid and a small cup, beside an oil lamp burning, a silver bell and a brass dish with flower petals. A timestamp reads 07-Feb-2026 8:21:10 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-07