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A devotee in a white sari with a white turban stands at left, raising a lit lamp toward a shrine of three deity murtis in a gilded niche decorated with red and white flower garlands. The central murti wears a tall silver crown and a red-and-gold cloth, with a garland of white flowers. Brass lamps, a kalasha and marigold petals sit on a red and gold cloth. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. At right, a cutout standee shows a smiling bearded man in an orange-and-saffron turban and rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces, beside a trident. A printed portrait sits on the shrine. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti. A date stamp reads 21 Apr 2025 21:10:52 Chennai, Kailasa Tondaiarpet.

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A photograph of a shrine at KAILASA Tondiarpet with three decorated deity murtis on a red-and-gold draped altar before a gold-framed arch of marigold and rose garlands. The central figure wears a silver crown and white and green garlands, flanked by two figures in yellow and dark blue garments. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a white head wrap stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward the altar. Brass oil lamps, flower offerings and a small portrait sit on the altar, and a gold plaque reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. At lower right a cutout of a bearded man in pink and gold robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside a trident. A timestamp reads 21 Apr 2025 21:14:58 Chennai.2025-04-21Photograph of a temple shrine with three deity murtis on a red and gold draped platform against a gold-painted wall, adorned with marigold and rose garlands. The central murti wears a tall silver crown and jewelled necklaces; flanking murtis wear crowns and garlands. In the foreground a person in white clothing and a white head wrap, seen from behind, sits before the shrine with oil lamps lit beside them. A brass tray holds fruit, flowers and small vessels. At right, a standing cardboard-style cutout depicts a smiling man in orange and pink turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ornate pendants, with a trident. A gold sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT, and a timestamp reads 21 Apr 2025 21:14:15 Chennai.2025-04-21A devotee in white clothes and a white head wrap stands at left, back to the camera, holding a lit lamp and reaching toward a shrine. Three decorated deity murtis stand in a gold-framed niche, each garlanded with white and orange flowers; the central figure wears a tall crown and raises one hand. A gold plaque reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. Before the shrine are a red brocade cloth, a brass oil lamp, brass plates with marigold petals and offerings, a small framed portrait and a standing cutout of a bearded man in a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, beside a trident. A timestamp reads 21 Apr 2025 21:10:18 Chennai.2025-04-21Indoor temple shrine at KAILASA Tondaiarpet with a woman in a white sari and white head wrap standing at left, reaching toward an altar. Three deity murtis stand on a red and gold brocade cloth beneath a gilded arch garlanded with white and orange flowers; the central figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a tall crown and floral garlands. Oil lamps, brass lamps and marigold offerings sit on the altar. A signboard reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. At right, a cutout cardboard portrait of a smiling bearded figure in a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate necklaces stands beside a trident, and a small framed photo of a woman is on the altar. Timestamp reads 21 Apr 2025 21:10:05 Chennai.2025-04-21A woman in a cream sari with an orange blouse stands at left, lighting an oil lamp before a shrine decorated with yellow walls and a gold arch. Three deity murtis are garlanded with white and red flowers: the central figure wears a tall silver crown and a red cloth, flanked by golden staffs. A standing cutout of a bearded man in orange-and-saffron robes with rudraksha malas and a turban sits at right beside a framed photo and a small trident. A brass tray holds fruit, coconut, flowers and offerings, and a sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 19:43:11 Chennai.2025-04-18A person in white ritual clothing with a white turban and a cream shawl stands with their back to the camera, lighting or offering before a shrine in a yellow-walled room. The shrine holds three deity murtis with white and red garlands, a central figure with a tall crown and red cloth, flanked by figures in gold and red. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, plates of fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a red cloth. A signboard reads KAILASA TONDIAIRPET BHARAT. Blue and green garlands hang above, and a large cutout poster of a robed man with a crown and rudraksha malas stands at right beside red and green banners. A timestamp reads 21 Apr 2025 21:10:43 Chennai.2025-04-21A woman in a cream sari with an orange blouse performs aarti with a lit oil lamp before a shrine decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Three deity murtis stand in the centre, the middle one in red and gold draping, flanked by a bearded figure in a turban and a figure with a crown. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. To the right stands a cutout photograph of a man in an orange turban and rudraksha malas holding a trident, and a small framed portrait of a woman sits on the altar. Brass plates hold fruit, coconut and flowers, and a brass kalasha stands nearby. A timestamp shows 18 Apr 2025 19:44:58 Chennai.2025-04-18A woman in a maroon blouse and yellow saree sits on the floor at a shrine performing a lamp offering, holding a lit oil lamp in her right hand toward a red-draped altar. Three deity murtis stand in the centre, flanked by white and orange garlands, with a small Ganesha figure and brass lamps. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. To the right stands a cutout portrait of a man with a pink turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated in saffron robes, and a figure holding a trident. Brass plates hold flowers, coconut, vibhuti and kumkum offerings. A timestamp shows 16 Apr 2025 20:10:03 Chennai.2025-04-16A photograph of a temple shrine with three deity murtis (statues) decorated with white and red garlands, set in an ornate gold arch. The central murti wears a tall crown and blue and green drapery, flanked by two female murtis in red and pink saris. A priest in white dhoti and white headcloth with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left, holding a lamp toward the deities. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, flowers, coconuts and a green mat lie in front. At right, a printed cutout of a bearded man in saffron turban and rudraksha malas stands beside a trishul, labelled with a KAILASA Tondiarpet board. A tall banner with colourful motifs stands at right edge.2025-01-03A woman in a cream saree with an orange blouse stands at the left of a shrine, her braided hair down her back, lighting or offering at an altar. Three silver-finished murtis stand in a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and red flower strands, one wearing a red cloth backdrop and a tall silver crown. Oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a plate of offerings sit on a red-draped altar. To the right, a standing cutout of a smiling man in an orange turban and heavy beaded necklaces stands beside a printed figure holding a trident. A yellow wall carries a sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 19:51:30 Chennai.2025-04-18A woman in a white dhoti-style sari with a gold-bordered hem and white head cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. The shrine holds three deity murtis draped in garlands: a central figure with a tall silver crown and blue-green cloth, flanked by two female-form murtis in red and pink saris. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. Before the shrine are brass vessels, a kalasha, a fruit offering and a red-draped table. At right stands a large printed cutout photo of a bearded man in a saffron-and-pink turban, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and a trident, with a flag bearing an elephant and flower motif beside it. A timestamp reads 2 Mar 2025 20:06:19 Chennai Kailasa Tondiorpet.2025-01-03A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits cross-legged on the floor at lower left, holding a lit oil lamp and making a gesture before a shrine. The shrine has three gold-painted deity murtis decorated with red and white flower garlands, with the central figure in a silver crown and blue cloth. Brass lamps, a kalasha, offering plates and a puja tray with flowers sit on a green cloth and an orange brocade altar cover. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. At right, a large cutout portrait labelled with a sign shows a seated man in an orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate necklaces, with a trident and ceremonial items beside him. A date stamp reads 23 Mar 2025 18:04:10 Chennai.2025-03-23