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A temple shrine interior with gold-framed arched niches. On the left, a black four-armed deity murti stands in a green and red dhoti with a red and white flower garland and a Vaishnava tilak. In the centre, a large black Nandi bull statue wears a blue and gold-striped cloth, gold beaded collar, pink flower decorations and a blue cloth draped over its back, with white plumeria flowers scattered on it. Behind it, a gold pedestal supports a gold trishul and a seated figure in blue and white robes with a blue crown and flower garlands; a framed picture on the wall is labelled "KAILASA SALEM". Brass oil lamps, a brass plate with offerings, and small figurines in red and gold stand on a blue cloth at right. No people are visible.

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Interior shrine photographed at night, with gold-painted arched niches framing orange and magenta backdrops. On the left, a dark stone deity murti with multiple arms and a red-and-gold headdress stands beside a black bull-form figure draped in a blue and gold silk cloth, decorated with red and magenta garlands. In the centre, a golden lotus-shaped pedestal supports a seated white-painted figure in a turquoise head wrap, holding a rudraksha mala and wearing a red shawl and flower garland; a gold trident stands beside it. On the right, a black linga is adorned with white and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate of fruit and offerings, and small figurines sit on a blue cloth in front. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 31, 2024 7:04:32 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-08-31Interior shrine photograph with a gold-painted wall and three arched niches. On the left, a black stone Ganesha murti wears a red crown, a garland of orange flowers and an orange-and-white cloth. In the centre, a dark deity murti in a red and orange setting, with a blue-and-gold cloth draped across its base. On the right, a pink backdrop frames a figure in blue and white robes with a blue crown and a garland, standing before a golden peetha. A golden trident leans against the peetha. Brass bowls, flower offerings, oil lamps and small figurines sit on tables in front, and a maroon cloth with gold border lies on a side table. No people are visible.2024-12-09Photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-arched niches and orange cloth backdrops. On the left stands a black stone deity murti with four arms, holding objects, wearing a red garland and green cloth. Centre, a golden seated figure in green and teal garments with a garland sits on a lotus-shaped golden pedestal beside a tall golden trident. Right, a black Shiva linga is draped in a white and red cloth with a flower garland and a rudraksha-like decoration. A black bull-shaped Nandi in front is covered with a blue and gold cloth and pink garlands. On the altar table lie brass plates, oil lamps, fruit, and offerings. A small sign reads KAILASA. Timestamp reads Sep. 1, 2024 11:29:37 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-01A photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-painted walls and arched niches. Black stone murtis are dressed in orange and red cloths and marigold garlands. In the centre, a black Nandi bull sits on a pedestal draped in a green cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. A blue-and-white dressed deity murti stands in another niche, and a green-clad figure seated on a gold lotus base holds a trident-shaped staff beside it. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, flowers and offerings sit on a tray before the Nandi. A small plaque reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH, and a timestamp Sep. 23, 2024 1:34:35 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu appears in the corner. No people are visible.2024-09-23Photograph of a shrine interior with no people present. On the left, a black stone Nandi bull lies on a plinth draped with a blue cloth edged in gold, with a Shiva lingam-form figure with a crescent and garlands beside it, against an orange arched niche. Centre, a black stone deity murti in green garments and a green cloth with white and red garlands stands in a gold-trimmed niche. On the right, a small brass lamp, flower-decorated brass plates, a kalasha-style brass vessel, bells and a brass trident stand on a blue and orange cloth, with small figurines in red and maroon garments. A timestamp in the lower right reads Aug. 12, 2024 12:58:50 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-08A photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-arched niches and orange and magenta cloth backdrops. At the centre, a golden seated deity murti sits on a lotus pedestal wearing a green sash and flower garlands, with a green cloth headdress; a trident stands to its left. To the right, a dark lingam is draped in an orange cloth with a red cloth and rudraksha-style beads, set on an orange-draped platform. On the left, a black bull (Nandi) with a pink floral garland and silver bells sits beside a dark deity murti in blue with a garland. Small brass and silver figurines, brass plates, bells, lamps, a small kalasha and offerings sit on the altar in front. A sign reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. The photo carries a timestamp overlay of Sep. 16, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-16A temple shrine room with gold-framed arched niches lined with orange cloth. On the left, a large black stone murti of a seated deity draped in blue and gold silk, with garlands of pink and white flowers, a gold waist belt, and a decorated crown. Beside it stands a black four-armed deity murti in a green and gold dhoti holding a club-like and discus-like object, wearing a gold crown and necklaces. To the right, on a pink cloth, are smaller blue-and-gold clad figures and a brass kalasha with red hibiscus flowers. In the foreground, brass plates hold rose petals, a brass bell, a kumkum cup, a brass lamp, and small offerings, arranged for puja. No people are visible.2024-06-22Interior shrine photographed with a timestamp overlay reading Aug. 28, 2024 11:36:56 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. On the left a large black stone deity murti with multiple arms and a rudraksha-style garland sits in a gold-arched niche against orange cloth. Centre, a golden figure of a seated deity wearing a blue and yellow garment, floral garlands and a gold crown rests on a lotus-shaped golden pedestal, beside a golden trident and a golden kalasha-topped staff. On the right a black shivalinga-style form is draped with red and orange flower garlands and a sacred thread, with a white cloth-covered altar below. Small brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a plate of offerings and small figurines sit on the floor and altar. No people are visible.2024-08-28A photograph of a shrine room with gold-framed arched niches and orange cloth backdrops holding black stone deity murti. On the left, a large seated black murti wears a blue and gold shawl, pink garlands and a red headdress. In the centre, a standing four-armed black murti wears a white and red garland and a green and red cloth. Smaller painted and dressed figures stand on a blue cloth, with a white and red garland near them. In front, a gold tray holds yellow and white flowers, and brass plates, bowls and a small lamp sit on an orange cloth, with a copper vessel nearby. A tall gold trident stands at the upper right. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Sep. 11, 2024 11:06:35 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-10-09Photograph of a shrine room with no people visible. Dark stone statues stand in gilded arched niches draped in orange cloth. On the left, a black Nandi bull with a blue and gold cloth draped over its back, a garland of pink flowers and a bell necklace, sits beside a standing black deity murti in a green shawl with a white and red flower garland. On the right, a brass-coloured figure and a decorated figure in orange with a black cap-like headdress and beaded garland sit on a blue cushion. In front, brass plates hold flowers, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, kumkum and offerings on an orange cloth. A timestamp reads Aug. 5, 2024 1:26:49 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-05-08Interior photo of a temple shrine with gold-painted walls and arched niches lined in orange cloth. On the left, a large black bull figure (Nandi) with red and white garlands and a red-and-gold cloth draped over it sits before a blue-clad deity murti. In the centre, a black standing deity murti wears a green cloth, a green turban-style headdress, a pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace. On the right, a golden trident stands beside a deity murti in orange and green clothing. Brass oil lamps stand on a purple-draped altar in front, with small figures and a timestamp reading Jul. 18, 2024 10:47:00 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu in the lower right corner.2024-07-18A temple shrine photographed during a ritual setup. A large black stone Nandi-like bull figure draped in blue cloth with a gold border sits at left, beside a standing dark deity murti in a green turban, green and gold cloth and garlands of red and white flowers, set in a gold arched niche with orange backing. In front, smaller decorated murtis of figures in striped and patterned dress with red flower adornments stand on a blue cloth. Brass plates, bowls and a bell hold flowers, fruit, sweets and small lamps on an orange cloth. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 15, 2024 10:24:14 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-15