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A photograph of a temple shrine interior with no people present. A white statue in a red turban and pink garland sits on a gold lotus pedestal behind a blue-draped Shiva lingam wrapped in a rudraksha mala. Gold trishula stands flank the central shrine, and an orange-curtained arch frames black stone deity murtis in pink garments on the right. The lower steps hold brass puja vessels, a bell, a lamp, a coconut, a mango, a kalasha on a pink cloth, and a gold oil lamp in the foreground. A timestamp in the corner reads Jun. 9, 2024, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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Indoor shrine with a golden arched niche containing a seated statue of a figure in a red turban and orange-saffron robe, with a rudraksha-style mala, a multicoloured flower garland and a gold trident in front. The statue sits on a golden lotus pedestal before a magenta drape. To the right, a dark cylindrical Shiva linga draped in a blue cloth with a brown rudraksha mala rests on a blue-covered altar. Floor offerings include a brass plate with fruit and flowers, a brass bell, small oil lamps, a mango, and two decorated dolls in blue and yellow dress. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 11, 2024 and the location Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-11-06Interior of a temple hall showing an empty ritual setup with no people present. A large gold-and-brass throne-like seat with a sheltering gold makara-style arch, draped with a magenta cloth and maroon-and-white beaded garland strips, sits at the centre of a raised wooden platform. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a brass plate and small brass vessels are arranged on tiered wooden stands, with a green mango and a kalasha with mango leaves on a side platform. Painted deity figures in saffron, yellow and blue garments stand on pedestals, and a figure in a blue dress with a flower garland appears in an orange-draped alcove. White kolam designs decorate the grey floor. A timestamp and location caption overlay the lower right corner.2024-09-06Photograph of a temple shrine interior with no people visible. A white deity murti seated on a white lotus pedestal stands at center against a pink backdrop, draped in a blue cloth. Flanking niches hold dark deity figures in orange-lined arches, including a black figure with multiple arms on the left and a figure in white and pink on the right. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels, a brass trishul-like stand, bells and plates of offerings sit on tiered platforms in the foreground, with a brass yantra-style plate and a red cloth draped over a brass base in the center. A timestamp overlay reads 16 Jun 2024 10:40:08 with the location Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-16A temple sanctum photographed from the front, with a large central statue of a seated deity on a lotus-shaped pedestal set against a pink draped backdrop, wearing a white turban-like crown, layered garlands and a dark blue shawl across its lap. A trident stands to its left and a blue cloth drapes a tall dark pillar-like object in front. A bronze-framed throne-like seat with a pink cloth sits on the lower platform, flanked by brass lamps, a conch-shaped vessel, a tray of bananas and fruit, a brass kalasha-style pot and a lit oil lamp. Dark statues in green and pink saris stand in arched niches along the walls, and a gold-painted wall rises behind. Patterned floor designs mark the ground. A timestamp in the corner reads 16 Jun 2024 08:05:41 Reddiyur Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-06-16Interior shrine with golden and orange decor showing a seated statue of a figure in green robes with a green turban, garlanded with flowers and a beaded necklace, raising one hand, placed on a gold lotus pedestal beside a gold trident. In front, a dark stone linga draped with a white cloth and a garland of flowers and beads sits on a white-covered altar. Brass vessels, a bell, a small oil lamp and a plate of offerings lie on a red cloth, with a small deity figure in a flower wreath on an orange cloth and a blue-clad figure to the left. Dark-skinned deity murtis in gold-trimmed orange-backed niches stand on the right. Timestamp reads Sep. 1, 2024 8:18:53 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-01Interior of a temple shrine with a gold-painted back wall and several arched niches draped in orange cloth. The central figure is a seated statue wearing a red turban, pink garment and garlands, placed on a lotus-shaped base before a blue-draped altar holding a shivalingam. Flanking niches hold dark deity murtis, including a seated figure in white and a figure in green with raised arms, plus female murtis in pink and blue saris. A trident stands to the left of the central figure, and brass lamps, plates and offerings sit on steps below. No living people are visible. A small sign reads KAILASA. A timestamp in the corner reads Jun. 9, 2024, 8:06:49 a.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-06Interior temple shrine photographed from the front, with a central seated statue dressed in a pink turban, green garment and garlands, placed on a golden lotus throne behind a pink drape. A golden trident stands on the left and a sign reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH hangs on the right. Ritual setup on the stepped platform in front includes brass plates, a kalasha-style pot, a small blue-clad deity figure, a flower-garlanded murti and a red-draped stone box with offerings, consistent with a puja arrangement. Dark deity statues in golden arches flank the shrine on both sides, one in green with garland and one in blue with garland. No living people are visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 25, 2024 8:16:02 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-25Photograph of an indoor temple shrine with a golden-walled backdrop and an arched niche. A large white statue seated on a golden lotus pedestal wears a red-and-gold turban and garlands; a trishula leans beside it. Flanking niches hold dark deity murtis, including one in green and red garments and one in a pink saree. Foreground altar steps hold brass vessels, a kalasha, a flower-decked murti, oil lamps lit, a brass thali with kumkum and rice, a bell, and a coconut with mango leaves. A maroon-draped seat and a white cloth with a gold-bordered garland are visible. No people are present. A timestamp reads Aug. 3, 2024 10:28:58 a.m.2024-02-08Interior shrine photo showing a seated golden-and-blue statue of a figure with a golden crown, hands in namaste, draped in flower garlands, placed on a large gold lotus pedestal beside a gold trident. To the right stands a Shiva Linga draped with garlands, rudraksha beads and a red cloth, with a yellow flower on top. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, plates of flowers and offerings sit on orange cloth, with small deity figures on a blue cloth and a wooden stool. A maroon cloth bearing a Nandi image hangs on the altar. A timestamp reads Aug. 28, 2024 11:36:12 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-08-28Interior of a temple shrine with gold-painted walls and ceiling fans. A central seated figure in a blue robe and blue turban holds a rudraksha-style garland of flowers and sits on a throne-like peetha before an arched niche with a magenta backdrop. A trident stands beside the central figure. Flanking niches hold black stone deity murti figures, including a seated figure in white draped cloth, a multi-armed figure with an orange backdrop, a figure with a bull-like mount, and figures in red and white and green garments. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-type vessels, flower offerings and a blue cloth covered table sit on the lower platform. Timestamp overlay reads Jun. 14, 2024 10:41:09 a.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-14A temple shrine interior with a seated statue on a lotus-shaped throne in the upper centre, wearing a pink-and-orange turban and draped in garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers. A sign on the shrine reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. Beneath it, a gold rudraksha-style or ornate chair with garlands and a pink cloth stands on a stepped platform with brass plates, a lamp, a kalasha-type vessel and small offerings. Flanking altars hold dark deity murtis in pink and green saris and ornaments, with a trident and garlands. No people are visible; the caption stamp reads 16 Feb 2025 Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-02-16Photo of a temple shrine interior with lit oil lamps and brass offerings in the foreground. Central on a lotus-shaped pedestal stands a statue of a seated figure in a teal turban, blue and white garment and a long beaded mala, with a pink draped cloth behind it. A sign on the shrine reads KAILASA SALEM and a second line partly visible. Flanking it are dark-skinned deity murtis: a figure in a pink sari with a crown to the right and a figure in a yellow garment at far right. A large golden deity murti with a red stone and garlands stands on a golden base before a blue cloth. Brass plates with kumkum, vibhuti, and small lamps sit on the lower steps. No people are visible.2025-03-14