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A photograph inside a temple-like hall at KAILASA Salem during a Somavara abhishekam. A bare-chested priest in a maroon turban, white dhoti with gold border, and rudraksha malas stands bent over a small gold-coloured table, pouring liquid from a golden vessel onto a small gold deity figure. Behind him a large black Shiva Linga stands on a black yoni-pitha base, with water flowing over it. Gold-framed arches with orange cloth and a pink backdrop surround the scene; a painted portrait with flower garlands stands in the upper left, and a small golden shrine structure and additional gold deity figures in orange cloth sit on the platform. A sign reads KAILASA SALEM.

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A photo inside a temple shrine in Salem, Tamil Nadu, showing a large black Shiva lingam set in a black yoni-pitha basin being bathed in water. A man stands at left, shirtless with a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and white dhoti with gold border, pouring liquid from a small cup. He is a priest performing abhishekam, not a distinctive a person candidate. Behind the lingam is an orange cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch, and at left a green-clad deity figure garlanded with flowers. Brass deity murtis and a golden pyramid-shaped object sit on a wooden platform in front, and a timestamp overlay reads Dec. 30, 2024 Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-12-30A priest in a maroon turban and white dhoti with gold border pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone Shivalinga during abhishekam inside a temple hall. He wears rudraksha malas and has white vibhuti marks on his chest and forehead. Behind him stands a green-robed deity figure garlanded with marigolds and flowers, and an arched golden niche draped in orange cloth. Small gilt statues including a standing figure, a sri yantra style metal piece and a red-clothed deity murti sit on a wooden stand in front. A ceiling fan hangs under a corrugated roof, and a date-time stamp reads Dec. 30, 2024 Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-12-30Photograph inside a small temple shrine showing a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a red-and-maroon turban, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a tall black Shiva lingam set in a large black yoni-pitha basin. Behind the lingam is a gold arched niche draped in orange cloth. Gold and bronze murti figures stand on a wooden platform in front, including a small deity with a crown, a figure in a red garment, a four-armed bronze figure, and a figure in orange. On the left, a gold-and-green painted deity image is garlanded with flowers, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on a ledge. A tin roof and ceiling fan are visible overhead, and a timestamp overlay reads Dec. 30, 2024 10:16:20 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. Wet floor surrounds the abhishekam.2024-12-30A photograph inside a small temple hall showing a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a red turban, pouring liquid from a vessel over a large black Shivalingam set in a black abhishekam basin. A rudraksha mala hangs at his neck and white markings adorn his arms. Behind him is a gold-framed niche draped in orange cloth, and to the left a seated deity image in a green garment and garlands. Brass and gold deity figures and a pyramid-shaped ritual object stand on a wooden stand in front, and oil lamps sit on a ledge. A ceiling fan and corrugated roof are visible, and a timestamp overlay reads Dec. 30, 2024 10:19:06 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-30KAILASA Salem On 16/9/20242024-09-16 +1 copiesA priest in a maroon turban, bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white dhoti with gold border, stands pouring liquid over a tall black stone lingam set in a large black abhishekam basin inside a temple shrine. Behind him a green-robed deity image hung with flower garlands stands beside a golden arch with an orange cloth backdrop. Gold metal murtis of deities and a golden pyramid-shaped object sit on a wooden platform in front, with brass oil lamps and a brass tray visible. The scene is a Somavara Abhishekam with water flowing over the lingam. A timestamp reads Dec. 30, 2024 10:16:01 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-30Interior of a temple shrine with yellow walls and a corrugated metal roof with a ceiling fan. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban stands at a large black stone abhishekam basin holding a Shivalinga, pouring liquid over it. A rudraksha mala hangs on his chest. Behind him are a gold deity figure wearing a red garment and garlands, an orange draped niche with a gold arch, and small brass and gold murtis. Brass plates hold yellow marigold flowers on a red cloth, and a brass lamp sits in front. Timestamp reads Sep. 22, 2025 11:59:59 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-09-26A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a maroon turban, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala, holding a small oil lamp or dish near a large black stone Shiva lingam on a round yoni-pitha base. Behind it stands a golden arched niche with an orange cloth, and a wall sign reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. Small gold metal murtis and a golden pyramid-shaped kalasha-like object sit on a wooden stand in front, and a tubular ceiling fan hangs overhead. The timestamp reads Dec. 30, 2024 10:17:45 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. Only the priest is a physical person in view, and no identifiable a person depiction is present.2024-12-30A photograph of a shrine room with golden walls and a corrugated metal roof. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head wrap stands at a large black Shivalingam on a black yoni-peetha base, pouring liquid from a vessel held in both hands over the lingam. Water runs down its surface. Small gold metal statues stand on a wooden platform beside it, including a pyramid-shaped sri yantra, a kalasha and a figure in red cloth. Behind is an orange-draped arch with a gold frame and a golden statue of a seated figure in green and gold clothing with a garland. A brass plate and a clock-style timestamp overlay sit in the lower right corner. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed.2024-09-16A priest with a bare chest and white dhoti with gold border stands at a large black stone shivalinga in a temple hall with golden walls and a corrugated metal roof. He pours liquid over the tall black lingam, which sits in a black yoni-pitha basin. Behind him on the left, a golden seated figure wears a maroon turban and a rudraksha-beaded garland and holds a trident, beside a gold kalasha-style lamp. A gold shrine niche with orange drapery holds a small deity murti. Brass vessels, a gold sri yantra pyramid, and marigold flowers lie on red cloth in the foreground. A ceiling fan hangs above.2025-09-22A photograph inside a temple hall of a priest performing abhishekam on a tall black Shiva Linga set in a black yoni pedestal. The bare-chested priest wears a white dhoti and pours water from a golden pot held in both hands over the linga. Behind him a gold-framed arch with an orange cloth backdrop and a red-turbaned gilded figure on the left wall. Small gold deity murtis and brass lamps sit on a wooden stand in the foreground. Timestamp reads Apr. 21, 2025 10:57:34 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-21Interior of a temple shrine showing a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border and white headcloth pouring yellow liquid from a vessel over a large black Shiva lingam set in a black basin. Behind him a golden seated figure wears a maroon turban and garlands, and an orange-draped arch frames a deity murti. Small brass and gold murtis, a golden pyramid-shaped vessel, brass plates with yellow flowers, a brass oil lamp and a red cloth lie on the platform. Ceiling fan and corrugated roof visible. Overlay timestamp reads Sep. 22, 2025 12:03:18 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-09-22