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Interior 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.

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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.2024-09-06A photograph of an empty temple shrine prepared for ritual worship, with no people visible. On a raised tiered platform in front of a green cloth draped over a gold-coloured throne-like seat stands a copper-gold abhishekam vessel on a square pedestal. A small silver-clad deity murti decorated with pink and yellow flower garlands sits on an orange cloth at left. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit, betel items and small oil lamps, with a brass handbell and a lit oil lamp on a maroon cloth at right. Orange and gold drapes and a blue-skinned deity figure with garlands appear in the background. A white kolam floral design is drawn on the grey floor below, with a brass plate placed on it. A timestamp reads Sep. 26, 2024 11:49:14 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-26Photograph of a temple shrine set up for worship with no people visible. A large golden throne-like seat stands at the back, draped with a pink velvet cloth on its central pedestal and decorated with beaded maroon and white garland bands. In front, a small deity figure with a purple flower garland stands on an orange cloth, a blue Krishna-like figure with a pink garland sits on a pink cushion at right, and brass puja vessels, a bell, a plate with a lit oil lamp and a brass kalasha-style dish are arranged on steps. A brass lamp and other ritual items sit on a tray at left, and framed deity figures appear in the background. A timestamp overlay in the bottom right reads Sep. 1, 2024 8:18:35 a.m., Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-01Photo of a temple ritual setup in a hall, with a golden ornamented throne-like altar draped with a magenta cloth and garlanded with a beaded strand, holding a small object on the cloth. Two small deity murtis flank the altar: a blue-skinned figure with a crown and jewelled garment on the left, and a gold-clad figure with a crown on the right, plus a metal bowl of flowers and red blossoms. Steps hold brass plates with salt, green leaves, a brass kalasha-style pot, a bell, and offering trays. In the foreground, a saffron cloth holds a brass bell, a copper pot with a spoon, a small brass lamp with a burning flame, white plumeria flowers, and a small bowl of turmeric. Timestamp reads Apr. 4, 2025 10:58:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-04Photo of an altar display at KAILASA Salem with no people visible. On the left, small painted figures of a seated deity and attendants stand on a magenta cloth, beside a golden lingam with a red hibiscus flower and a snake-like form. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell and a plate of yellow marigold petals and mangoes sit on wooden trays in front. To the right, two small figurines in gold and red stand on a wooden stool before a blue cloth with a painted temple and recumbent bull on a maroon panel. Above, a golden lotus base and orange drapery frame the shrine, and a black lingam wrapped in a rudraksha mala and cloth stands at the back. A timestamp reads Jun. 16, 2024 11:14:34 a.m., Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-16Photograph of an empty temple shrine with no people present. A tall gilded throne-like structure with a dark bordered garland-patterned cloth stands at center above a pink velvet-draped altar holding small brass vessels and flowers. To the left, a small gold deity figure in a yellow garment sits on an orange cushion beside a rounded disk backdrop. To the right, a red and gold kalasha-style pot wrapped in red cloth and garlands sits on a small wooden stand. In front, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, a brass thali with a small figure and offerings, and a dish of incense sticks are arranged on a wooden tray. Empty brass plates lie on the step, and a lit brass oil lamp stands on the floor below. Painted white kolam lines decorate the floor, and deity statues in gold and green clothing stand in the background. A timestamp reads Jul. 5, 2025 10:42:14 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-04-07Photograph of an empty temple shrine with no people visible. A gilded throne-like seat with a carved back and a lion-face motif stands on a pedestal draped in magenta cloth, with a pair of small ritual items on top. To the left, a bronze-coloured figure with a halo sits on an orange cloth. To the right, a small figure in a red and gold garment is adorned with garlands and a headdress. Brass plates, a handbell, a lit oil lamp, a brass tray with fruit, betel leaves, bowls and offerings sit on the stone floor and step. Large statues in red and pink saris stand in the background. A timestamp reads Aug. 1, 2025 8:09:12 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-01A photograph of an indoor shrine set up for ritual worship, with no people visible. A gilded throne-like seat with ornate carved backing and a jeweled band stands behind a small pink velvet-draped altar holding a pair of silver-looking padukas (sandals). In front sit a brass puja plate with a small bowl of white items and a green item, a small brass lamp, and a large brass tray. To the right, a small figure in red and gold garments with a yellow fruit and mango leaves sits on a wooden stand. On the left, a small deity figure with a halo-like backdrop rests on an orange cloth. A lit oil lamp is visible at the bottom edge, and other figures and objects are in the background. A timestamp reads Jul. 18, 2025 11:05:44 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-07-18Interior 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.2024-09-01A photo of an empty temple shrine setup with no people visible. At center is a golden pedestal holding a lingam-like form draped with a magenta velvet cloth and garlanded with yellow flowers, flanked by a gold-framed sacred thread with dark and white beads. To the left stands a small colourful deity murti with a blue body and ornate red headdress, beside a brass tray. In the foreground a brass tray holds a bowl of white rice or grains, a small brass cup, and a bowl of green vegetables, with an oil lamp lit beside it and incense sticks. A brass bell, a brass pot, a brass plate, and a lit oil lamp rest on the floor over white kolam lines. A timestamp reads Sep. 22, 2025 11:08:27 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-09-26A photograph of a puja arrangement set up on a floor before a golden shrine. Two small golden statues dressed in yellow garments and decorated with red hibiscus flowers on their turbans stand on a magenta cloth, flanking a golden kalasha-like vessel wrapped in yellow cloth and garlanded with hibiscus. Brass plates hold red flowers, a brass bell, a copper vessel, lamps, a camphor or incense dish, kumkum and turmeric, and a bowl of white powder. A large brass tray in the foreground holds offerings and an oil lamp. Behind them stands a dark statue in green and gold garments, and a maroon cloth with a bull print hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-09-06Interior shrine photo at a temple-style hall with gold-painted walls. In a central niche, a seated figure wearing a green and white garment and multiple garlands sits on a lotus pedestal beside a golden trident, the figure is a statue, not a living person. To the right, several dark-skinned deity murti stand in arched gold niches, one dressed in blue with a pink and white garland. In the foreground, steps hold brass plates of flowers and fruit, a kalasha-style brass pot, a small deity figure draped in an orange cloth with a pink garland, lit oil lamps, and a silver handbell on a red cloth. A small placard on the wall reads KAILASA SALEM. Stamped date text in the corner reads 5 Oct 2024. No living people are visible.2024-04-10