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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with gold and orange silk draping and garlands of white and yellow flowers strung on gold pillars. Centre stands a small metal statue of a standing saint-like figure in a maroon-red shawl with a white-and-red jewelled necklace, beside a Nataraja bronze dancing Shiva within an arch, a small Ganesha figure, a black lingam-like stone, and a lit brass lamp on a plate. In the foreground are brass vessels, a bowl of red kumkum or pomegranate seeds, a small plate of yellow and white flowers, a lit wick lamp and incense sticks. The bottom-right caption reads kailasa tondiorpet laghu pooja, and a timestamp reads 4 Jul 2025 04:41:31. No people are visible.

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A 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.2025-04-07A 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 shrine altar decorated for daily worship. A small metal deity murti in a red garment and ornate crown stands at centre on a gold brocade cloth, flanked by white and yellow flower garlands hung on gold pillars. Brass plates hold marigold and white flowers, and a small lamp burns beside the murti. In the foreground, a brass lamp stand with a lit flame, a brass bowl of dark dried fruit or seeds, a white-filled bowl, a copper vessel, a coconut decorated with flowers and leaves, and a brass kalasha-like vessel are arranged on red cloth. A timestamp and location overlay appear at lower right. No people are visible.Photograph of a small shrine table during a ritual setup. Centre stands a small brass-coloured deity murti of a standing female figure wearing a red garment, a white flower necklace and a tall decorated crown, flanked by white and orange flower garlands hanging behind. Before it sit a copper vessel filled with liquid, a small brass bowl of dark blue crystals, a brass cup, a tall brass oil lamp stand, and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate to the right. Marigold and petals are scattered on the gold and red cloth. No people are visible.A small metal murti of a deity stands on a raised platform draped in gold and red cloth, decorated with a white flower garland and a tall ornate headdress with a round medallion, with a multi-coloured flower garland hanging on each side. Scattered white and red flower petals lie on the cloth and a brass plate of white flowers sits to the left. In the foreground are a copper vessel of water with incense sticks, a brass lamp with a lit flame, a bowl of green limes and a brass oil lamp with a small flame. The image carries a timestamp and a location caption reading kailasa tondiorpet laghu pooja. No people are visible.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 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 shrine table draped in gold brocade with a blue-bordered cloth in front. A small metal murti of a standing figure in a red garment with a crown and garland stands at the back, beside a metal Nataraja-style dancing figure in a ring and a copper kalasha-like vessel with a yellow flower. In the foreground, a coconut wrapped in leaves and a yellow marigold sits on a tray, with a mango topped with white jasmine, a small brass cup of liquid, a copper vessel holding water with flowers, and burning incense sticks. No people are visible. The scene shows a neivethiyam-style offering arranged before the deities.A small shrine scene photographed close up. At centre stands a metal deity murti in a red garment with a silver crown and a white-and-silver garland, set on a silver pedestal with pink flower petals scattered at its base. Behind it hang large garlands of white and yellow flowers. A copper vessel with smoke rising, a brass bowl of dark fruit or sweets with a pink flower, a lit oil lamp in a brass holder at lower right, and a brass tray with kumkum are arranged on gold and red cloths. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine in Tondiarpet, Chennai, showing deity murtis garlanded with white and red flowers, with a golden railing and orange cloth below. A signboard reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. To the right, a small figure of a man with a tilak and red-and-white garlands is shown beside a brass lamp, while a hand rings a bell and holds a flame near a seated murti in pink robes and a turban. A coconut dressed in a red cloth with a silver necklace sits in front, with brass aarti plates holding lamps and offerings on the floor. A framed photo of a smiling woman sits at left. The scene reads as a neivethiyam offering. Date stamp shows 25 Jul 2025.A photograph inside a small shrine room with yellow walls and a green-and-magenta bordered cloth on the floor. Several metal deity murtis stand under a floral arch, dressed in garlands and draped in red and purple silk, with gold-painted poles framing them. A gold-coloured sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. To the right, a cutout portrait of a turbaned, garlanded man is placed beside a small figure in a red-and-white garland. In the foreground a coconut wearing a red cloth and gold necklace is set on a green cloth, with brass plates holding lit oil lamps, fruit and flowers, and a white-clad person's hands visible at the edge.A photograph inside a shrine room at KAILASA Tondiarpet, Chennai, showing a row of three large deity statues on an orange-draped platform, dressed in maroon and gold garments with white and red garlands. A golden sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. To the right, a cutout portrait and a smaller framed image of a figure with a red-and-white turban and rudraksha-style beads are garlanded with red flowers. On the floor stands a red-cloth-wrapped kalasha with a coconut on top, beside a brass tray holding lamps, a conch, offerings and bananas; a coconut half and fruit sit on a plate. A seated priest in white garments performs neivethiyam, with a lamp lit nearby, and another person in dark clothing sits at the lower edge of the frame.