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A shrine with three deity murtis under a gilded arch decorated with red, white and blue flower garlands. The central figure is a standing murti in green and gold, with a tall crown and necklaces. Flanking figures wear green and purple-blue clothing with ornate jewellery. Brass lamps, a lit oil lamp and flower offerings sit on a green-draped platform. At left, a woman in a white dhoti with gold border and white headwrap holds a lamp for aarti. At right, a cardboard cutout of a bearded figure in saffron-orange turban and rudraksha malas stands beside the shrine, with a timestamp reading 10 Feb 2025 in the corner.

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A photograph inside a yellow-walled shrine showing three deity murtis under a gilded arch garlanded with red and white flowers and blue strands. The central murti wears a tall silver crown and holds a trident-like staff, the left figure wears a green-and-gold turban, and the right figure wears a pink-and-silver crown with a purple sari-like dress. A woman in a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a white head cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murtis. Gold poles frame the altar draped in green and red cloth, with small oil lamps, a kalasha pot, and a Ganesha figurine on the platform. At right, a cutout standing figure in pink-and-saffron robes with a turban and layered beaded malas is labelled by a sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET. A timestamp at lower right reads 10 Feb 2025 05:52:53 Chennai.2025-09-02A photograph inside a small shrine with yellow walls and an ornate gold arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. Three metal deity murtis stand on a green-draped altar: the centre figure wears a tall silver crown and a rich jewelled necklace, flanked by two figures in green and teal silk with heavy ornaments. A gold staff stands on each side and a small Ganesha figure sits at the base. A white-clothed priest in a white turban and white dhoti with gold border stands at the left, reaching toward the altar. Brass lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings sit on the table. A cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in saffron-coloured robes and a red turban stands at the right edge beside a white sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET. Date stamp shows 10 Feb 2025 05:52:12 Chennai.2025-09-02A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a white head cloth and a red bindi stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame over an altar. Behind her, golden-framed statues of deities are garlanded with red, white and blue flowers, with a crowned central figure in green and a female figure in a pink and purple sari. Marigolds, a small Ganesha figure and lit diyas sit on green and red cloths. At right stands a cutout photo-like figure of a bearded man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, beside a white box labelled KAILASA TONDIARPET. The scene reads as a puja at the Kailasa Tondiarpet shrine.2025-09-02A photograph inside a small shrine with a gold-framed arch decorated with red and white flower garlands and blue-and-green draped fabric. A priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth with a gold border stands at left, holding an oil lamp with one hand and gesturing with the other toward three deity murti. At left is a murti in a green sari with a white-and-green turban; at centre a standing deity murti with a tall crown and a garland; at right a murti in a purple-and-gold sari with a crown. Brass lamps, a kalasha and a Ganesha figure sit on a green-draped altar. At right stands a cutout photo-style figure in saffron clothing with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, labelled by a sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET. The timestamp reads 10 Feb 2025.2025-09-02A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a white head wrap stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp in a brass holder and performing aarti before a shrine. The shrine holds three deity murtis draped in green, pink and purple garments with garlands, a green cloth on a table, a small Ganesha figure, a kalasha-like brass pot, and lit oil lamps. A cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in saffron and rudraksha malas, seated, stands at right beside a sign reading Kailasa Tondiarpet. The timestamp reads 10 Feb 2025 05:53:14 Chennai Kailasa Tondiorpet.2025-09-02A priest in a white dhoti with gold border and white head cloth stands at left, touching a small bronze figure on a shrine. Three bronze deity figures stand under a gold arched frame garlanded with red and white flowers, with blue and orange drapes behind them. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a trident, flanked by figures in green and purple silk. Oil lamps, a kalasha, flowers and a small Ganesha figure sit on a green-draped altar. At right, a printed cutout of a bearded man in orange turban and rudraksha mala stands beside a white sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET. A date stamp reads 10 Feb 2025 Chennai. The scene is a temple shrine with daily worship in progress.2025-09-02A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a white head wrap stands at the left, hands pressed together in prayer beside a brass oil lamp. Behind her, a shrine arch in gold is decorated with red and white flower garlands and blue tassels. Three deity murtis stand on a green cloth-covered platform: a green-clad figure with a turban on the left, a central figure wearing a tall silver crown and a multicoloured garland, and a female figure in a silver crown and blue-purple sari on the right. Marigold garlands hang on each figure, a small Ganesha idol sits on the platform, and copper pots and red-draped offering tables are arranged in front. At the lower right, a printed cutout of a bearded man in a saffron turban and rudraksha-style beads is placed beside the shrine, next to a white box and a green-and-orange banner.2025-09-02A worship shrine inside a room with yellow walls and a white marble floor. Three metal deity murtis stand in a gold-arched niche draped with orange cloth and garlands of red, white and blue flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown and a green and pink garment with heavy jewellery, flanked by two figures in green and purple silk. A woman in a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, a shawl over her head and a red-thread necklace stands at left holding a lamp and a ritual vessel. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot, red-draped offering tables, flowers and a small Ganesha figure sit before the deities. At right, a cardboard cutout of a bearded man in a saffron turban and beaded necklaces is printed on a board; a green-and-orange banner is beside it. A timestamp reads 10 Feb 2025 05:55:30 Chennai Kailasa Tondiorpet.2025-09-02A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a white head cloth stands at left, holding an oil lamp in front of a shrine decorated with gold arch and red and white flower garlands. Three deity murtis stand on a green-draped altar: at left a figure in green robes with a turban, at centre a figure crowned in a tall conical headdress with a gold-and-white garland, and at right a female figure in a pink and purple sari with a crown. Small brass lamps, flowers and a kalasha-like pot sit on red and green cloths. At lower right a cutout photograph of a bearded man in a saffron turban and rudraksha mala is labelled with the printed caption KAILASA TONDIARPET. A timestamp reads 10 Feb 2025.2025-09-02A shrine niche with three deity murtis garlanded in white and orange flowers, under a gilded arch with red and white floral strands. The central figure wears a tall crown, blue and pink garments and a rudraksha-style necklace, flanked by two figures in red and pink with crowns. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head cloth stands at left, holding a lit lamp or aarti toward the deities. Brass vessels, oil lamps and offerings sit on a gold-patterned cloth before the shrine. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. At right, a standing cutout photo printed on cardboard shows a smiling man with a large orange turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, holding a trident, with a second small printed portrait beside it. A timestamp in the corner reads 2 Mar 2025 20:06:56 Chennai.2025-01-03A 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 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.2025-04-21