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A photograph of a temple alankaram arrangement on a blue cloth-covered altar. Three figures stand or sit together: on the left, a standing male deity murti with a red headdress, trident and gold ornaments wearing an orange dhoti and a garland; in the centre, a Shiva lingam wrapped in an orange cloth with a gold snake hood and jewelled necklace; on the right, a female deity murti with a black bun, gold jewellery and an orange sari with gold border holding a white flower. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks and plates of white flowers sit in front. A gold wall and orange cloth form the background, and the photo carries a timestamp of 16-Jan-2026 9:46:59 am Salem KAILASA SALEM.

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A photograph of three devotional murti statues dressed in orange silk with gold borders and jewelled ornaments, set on a blue cloth before brass oil lamps (diyas) lit with flames, a brass tray of flowers and offerings in the centre, and a gold yoni-peetha-like base with a snake-hood Shiva lingam decoration. The statue on the left holds a trident and has a red turban, rudraksha-style garlands and a white flower in one hand. The central statue is a gold-banded kalasha-like form with a jewelled necklace and flower. The statue on the right wears a black crowned headpiece, bangles and a long braid, holding a white flower. Behind them are gold pillars, orange drapes and a large gold figure. Timestamp reads 16-Jan-2026 9:47:02 am, Salem.2026-01-16Photograph of a ritual display of three murti figures on a blue cloth in a temple shrine, decorated for alankaram. On the left stands a male figure with a red-and-white turban-like headdress, a trident, a red-and-white garland and multiple gold and jewelled necklaces over orange clothing. On the right stands a female figure in an orange sari with gold border, gold bangles, a long braid, a black crown and a gold necklace. In the centre a tall gold shivalinga-style form wears an orange cloth, a jewelled silver-and-blue collar, a gold snake hood and white flowers. Yellow and white chrysanthemums are scattered around. Two brass oil lamps burn at the front, with a brass plate of flowers and a small lamp at the centre. A brass oil lamp stands at the left and gold lotus-shaped pillars appear behind. A timestamp reads 16-Jan-2026 7:20:05 pm, Salem.2026-01-16Photograph of a shrine altar showing three figures: a dark-faced figure on the left wearing a maroon turban, red-orange garment, layered jeweled necklaces and holding a trident, a central golden cobra-hooded figure draped in orange cloth with a large jeweled silver necklace and pendant, and a figure on the right in a black and silver headdress wearing orange cloth and a gold pendant. Yellow marigold flowers adorn the figures. Brass oil lamps burn on a blue cloth in front, with flower offerings on brass plates. These are deity murtis, not living people. A timestamp reads 17-Jan-2026 6:53:31 am, Salem.2026-01-17Photograph of a puja arrangement with three figures on a blue cloth. Left and right are dark-faced murti figures in orange and gold garments with jewelled necklaces, garlands and yellow flowers; the left figure holds a trident and the right wears a black, bejewelled headdress. Centre is a gold-toned shivalinga-style form draped in an orange cloth with a jewelled necklace and a yellow flower on top. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks, a brass plate of flowers and a framed relief sit in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.2026-01-17A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a blue silk cloth with gold border. In the centre is a gold-coloured linga-style form with a five-hooded naga canopy, draped in white cloth and adorned with a large jewelled necklace and orange beaded garland. To the left stands a gold-painted murti of a male deity with trident, ornate jewelled necklaces and a red garland, and to the right a female murti with a tall dark hair bun, gold jewellery and white garment with red border. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks sit at the front, along with white flower petals and a brass plate holding a small decorated object. A gilded ornamental backdrop and orange cloth frame the scene. The timestamp reads 16-Jan-2026 7:32:52 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-16A photograph of a devotional altar with three figures on a blue cloth: on the left a standing male murti with a trident, red garland, gold jewellery and a turban-like crown; in the centre a golden Shiva lingam with a cobra-hood backdrop, decorated with a jewelled necklace, a red flower and a jewelled face-like ornament; on the right a female murti in a purple silk sari with gold border, dark tiered headdress and gold jewellery. Orange marigolds and white jasmine strings are scattered, and two brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit in front. A timestamp reads 14-Jan-2026 10:35:59 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. These are deity statues, not people.2026-01-14A photograph of three decorated murti figures on a blue cloth-covered altar at an indoor temple setting with gold-coloured panels behind. The figure on the left is a male deity holding a gold trident, wearing a maroon and gold headdress, purple garment and red garland. The centre figure is a gold linga-type form with a gold hood, purple cloth and a red flower, flanked by orange marigolds. The figure on the right is a female murti in a purple silk sari with gold border, dark hair bun with silver ornaments, and a gold necklace. Lit oil lamps sit in front, with white flower petals and orange marigolds scattered on the cloth and brass plates. A timestamp reads 14-Jan-2026 10:36:29 am Salem and KAILASA SALEM appears in the corner.2026-01-14Photograph of an indoor shrine display with three decorated figures on a blue cloth. On the left stands a dark-faced figure in a red-and-gold robe, a maroon turban topped with an orange flower, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a trident held upright. On the right stands a fair-faced figure in a red sari-like robe with gold border, a tall black-and-silver headdress, a braid, and a silver collar. Between them is a golden kalasha-like ornament with a magenta flower and a jewelled base. Brass oil lamps, orange marigolds, and green foliage lie on the cloth, and a green-clad statue is partly visible in the background. A timestamp reads 13-Jan-2026 10:32:05 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-13A photograph of a temple altar display with three figures and ritual objects. On the left stands a dark-faced murti in a red garment with a gold-embroidered border, wearing layered jewelled necklaces, a maroon turban with an orange flower, and holding a trident. On the right stands a second murti in a red robe with a long braid and a tall black-and-white headdress, wearing a large ornate collar and a sheathed sword-like object. Between them sits a gold Nagaraja-hooded lingam with a red flower and a jewelled plate, and orange marigolds and blue fringed cloth lie on the blue-covered table. Brass oil lamps sit in the foreground, and a timestamp reads 13-Jan-2026 10:32:08 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No living people are visible.2026-01-13A photograph of a temple altar dressed for alankaram. In the centre stands a golden Shivalinga draped in white cloth, wearing a gold cobra hood, a jewelled necklace and a large ornate jewelled disc, with white flower garlands around its base. To the left stands a gold-painted figure of a deity holding a trident, wearing a jewelled necklace, a red garland and a white dhoti. To the right stands a female deity figure in a white and red-bordered sari with a black headdress, bangles and layered gold necklaces. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit on a blue brocade cloth, with a brass plate holding small offerings in the foreground. The scene is lit by a timestamp overlay reading 16-Jan-2026 7:33:23 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-16A photograph of a ritual display on a blue silk cloth with a gold embroidered border. Two standing deity figures in green draped garments flank a golden shivalinga-style base wrapped in a green pleated skirt. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold headdress; the figure on the right has a tall black braided topknot with silver bands, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a yellow flower. The central lingam-like form is adorned with a jewelled necklace and a large jewelled plate, with yellow marigold garlands. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks and a brass plate with flowers sit in front. Overlay text reads 17-Jan-2026 8:29:29 pm, Salem and KAILASA SALEM. No living people are visible.2026-01-17Photo of a ritual alankaram display on a blue cloth with three golden-brass oil lamps (deepams) lit at the front. Centre is a golden metal kalasha-like sacred vessel adorned with a jewelled silver-and-gem necklace, a gem-studded ornament placed before it, and yellow marigold garlands. Flanking it are two standing deity murtis (figures) in green silk garments with gold border: the left figure holds a trident (trishul) and wears a maroon headdress, jewelled necklaces and garlands; the right figure, a female deity form, wears gold bangles, a large gold pendant, and has a long braid and dark headdress. Small brass plates with marigold flowers sit in front. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads 17-Jan-2026 8:29:32 pm, Salem.2026-01-17