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Photograph of a ritual setup at KAILASA Salem, timestamped 13-Feb-2026 7:13:06 pm. A large ornate brass pedestal with embossed lotus-petal and floral patterns holds a brass vessel with two brass footprint-shaped sandals (paduka) and white flower petals. On a magenta and gold brocade cloth in front sit a round brass plate with two bowls of cooked vegetables (carrot and green beans), a brass bell with wooden handle, a brass incense holder with an incense stick, a lit oil lamp, and a small brass cup. A maroon silk cloth with gold border is draped on a wooden stand at the upper right. Some people's hands and blue striped clothing are partly visible at the top. No full figures are visible.

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A photograph of a temple puja setup with a large brass abhishekam vessel on a stepped brass base, draped with a teal and orange cloth and topped with small brass kalasha-like cups and white flowers. In the foreground on a pink and gold-bordered cloth sits a brass plate with cooked rice, a bowl of mixed vegetable curry, a small brass cup, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, a brass vessel with a ladle, incense in a dish, and a brass lamp. Ornate brass items and a red-draped object appear at the edges. No people are visible. A timestamp reading 13-Feb-2026 9:41:24 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM is overlaid in the lower right.2026-02-13A photograph of a temple worship setup with no people visible. A large polished brass vessel on a brass pedestal stands at upper left, draped with a teal, orange and cream striped cloth and decorated with white and yellow flowers. A small brass seat or stool sits at right on a grey floor marked with a drawn yantra-like design. In the foreground, a pink and gold brocade cloth holds a round brass plate with a cooked rice offering and a small bowl of food, a small metal cup, a brass lamp with a dome-shaped lid, a tray with kumkum or turmeric, a small dish with a stick of incense, and a metal bowl of dark liquid. The bottom of the image shows a dark area. A timestamp and text reading KAILASA SALEM and Salem appear at lower right, indicating an ongoing worship service with a naivedyam offering.2026-02-06A photograph of a ritual arrangement with no people present. In the upper centre, a pair of gold sandal-shaped padukas rests on a turquoise silk cloth, decorated with orange and white flowers and two small gold cups. Beside it, a magenta and gold-bordered cloth covers a brass kalasha topped with mango leaves and a coconut. Below, on a red cloth, a brass thali holds red flowers or kumkum, a yellow paste, white grains, and cut mango pieces. A small brass lamp burns, incense sticks smoke from a brass holder, and a brass bell, a small bowl and a silver-coloured tray sit nearby. Readable overlay text in the lower right reads the date and location.2025-12-18A photograph of an unoccupied ritual setup on a temple altar. At the centre sits a gilded metal pedestal draped with a teal silk cloth with tasselled fringe, holding a pair of gold sandal-shaped footwear with flower garlands of orange marigolds and small brass lamps. In the foreground a red cloth covers a table with a brass thali holding a bowl of white grain or rice, a bowl of yellow-green preparation, a small brass cup, and a flaming oil lamp on a brass plate with marigold petals. Incense sticks burn in a brass dish with petals, and a brass lamp stand and bell are nearby. A maroon and gold draped kalasha with a leaf topping stands to the right, and a gold throne-like backdrop is behind. No people are visible.2025-12-21Overhead photo of a ritual setup for puja. At the centre, a pair of gold padukas (sacred sandals) rests on a brass pedestal draped with a teal cloth with tassels, decorated with white flowers. In the foreground, a red cloth holds a brass thali with small bowls of offerings including purple rice or grains, green leaves, and other food items. A brass oil lamp with a tall stem, a brass incense stand with sticks, a small brass cup of oil, and a metal bell or handle sit beside it. A maroon cloth-draped object and a small figurine appear at the edges. A timestamp reads 19-Dec-2025 8:49:33 am Salem KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2025-12-19A photo of a ritual altar setup for a puja. In the foreground on a green cloth sits a round brass tray holding a small bowl of white grains, a small brass cup, a bowl of cut green banana stalks, and a bowl of green leaves. Beside it is an empty engraved brass plate. Behind, a large engraved brass vessel with a wide rim rests on a brass base, holding two yellow flowers and small brass items, draped with a blue and orange patterned cloth. To the right, a brass pot with a green leafy top is wrapped in a red and gold satin cloth and hung with bells and gold ornaments. A timestamp reads 18-Feb-2026 11:24:09 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2026-02-18Photograph 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.2026-02-22A photograph of a temple worship setup with no people visible. A large gilded brass vessel with a wide rim and ornate base stands on a square golden platform, draped with a teal and orange striped cloth and decorated with white flowers. To the right, a small wooden stand holds a kalasha-like pot wrapped in magenta and gold cloth with garlands and green leaves on top. In the foreground on a pink and gold cloth, a brass thali holds small bowls of food including a colourful rice dish, and a glass oil lamp with a lit flame sits nearby. A timestamp reads 04-Feb-2026 7:02:13 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-04Overhead photo of a puja table set before a gilded pedestal holding a pair of golden sandal-shaped padukas wrapped in a turquoise silk cloth with tassels and scattered yellow flowers. In the foreground on a red cloth are a brass handbell, a brass plate with a bowl of white rice and a bowl of cooked food, a small oil lamp burning, a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers, a brass incense holder with smoke and marigold petals, and small cups with betel nuts. Matchboxes and a red-wrapped pot sit nearby. A timestamp reads 31-Dec-2025 11:00:41 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2025-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with no people visible. A brass bell with a wooden handle stands at left on a red cloth. At centre a brass plate holds a heap of white rice, green leaves, cooked dishes in small bowls and a small brass lamp. Behind it a brass vessel is draped with a teal silk cloth with tassels, topped with white flowers, green leaves and small brass kalasha-style pots. A brass lamp with a lit flame sits lower right, and a brass offering dish with a stick is nearby. A red cloth draped figure or altar piece is visible at right. Timestamp overlay reads 6 Dec 2025 10:39:15, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam.2025-12-06A close overhead photo of a temple puja setup on a pink and gold brocade cloth. A brass tray holds a bowl of dark purple paste, a bowl of small brown sweet pieces, and a small cup. A silver hand bell, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a small brass lamp, and a brass dish with incense sticks and an incense packet sit around it. Behind, a gilded brass pedestal and base are draped with a teal and orange cloth, and a figure in a deep maroon garment with gold trim and a beaded necklace sits on a gold stand. A timestamp reads 05-Feb-2026 5:59:52 pm Salem and KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-05Overhead view of a temple ritual setup with no people present. A large brass vessel on a stepped brass base is draped with a teal and orange checked cloth and decorated with yellow marigolds and green leaves, with two small ornate brass pots on top. In front, a brass thali holds white rice, a bowl of white paste, and a bowl of green leaves on a red and gold brocade cloth. A lit oil lamp with yellow flower petals sits nearby, along with a brass bell, a small brass dish, and an oil lamp on the right. A timestamp reads 17-Jan-2026 10:00:38 am Salem KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-17