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A photograph of an altar display with no people visible. Several small clay oil lamps burn on a brass tray at the top, and more lit lamps sit on a second tray at the upper right. A white paper sign with bold black capitals reads KAILASA TRISHULAM, edged in gold, set against a magenta cloth with gold motifs. In the foreground, a large brass plate holds pink and yellow flowers, and a white plate holds rice, fried snacks and a dark dry preparation on banana leaves. A small brass puja vessel with a spoon and a lamp sits on a white marble stand at left, and a yellow cloth covers the back of the table. A timestamp in the corner reads 12/3/25 05:24, Chennai, 600043, India.

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