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A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing within a golden arched shrine niche against a red-orange brocade backdrop and patterned pale wall. The murti has a kumkum-marked forehead, a tall orange and gold turban, silver necklaces, and a raised hand. It is draped in white and multicolored garlands, with a yellow marigold garland arcing down both sides. Dark rudraksha beads hang across its front. In front, a black cylindrical lingam wrapped in a striped pink and orange cloth sits in a golden yoni base on a maroon silk cloth with gold border, flanked by golden kalasha-style finials. A sign partly reads 'ASA ... LAYAM', and a timestamp reads 26-May-2025 3:47:02 PM. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like room with white wall tiles and a gold-framed arched niche. At the centre stands a tall deity murti, dark-faced with a red turban and a silver chest ornament, draped in a blue cloth and garlanded with yellow, white and orange flower strings. Smaller deity figures flank it, one on the left wearing a red headdress and green garment, one on the right in a red cloth with a pearl-style necklace, each garlanded in orange and white flowers. In front sit a green cloth with a flower garland and brass pots, a brass bell, a copper vessel, and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate. A timestamp reads 09-Jun-2025 4:49:53 AM. No people are visible.2025-08-06A dark stone murti of a standing deity inside a gilded arched shrine with orange and gold brocade backdrop. The figure wears a maroon and gold turban, a white tilak on the forehead, and large earrings. A heavily embroidered and jeweled pink-and-silver breastplate covers the chest, and the arms are draped with white and red-yellow marigold garlands. The raised right hand is in abhaya gesture and the left hand hangs down, with a pink cloth wrapped around the waist. A timestamp overlay reads 26-May-2025 3:48:27 PM at Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-05-26A dark blue-grey deity murti stands in a golden shrine niche framed by marigold garlands in yellow and orange. The figure wears a magenta and gold turban, a red tilak on the forehead, and a large ornate silver-and-red collar with a round embellished medallion. Yellow flower garlands and green leaf garlands drape the chest and arms. A pink and gold silk dhoti and draped shawl cover the body. Behind the murti, a blue embroidered canopy with gold trim arches overhead, and a framed photograph hangs at the right edge. A timestamp reads 07-Sep-2024 05:42:03 in the lower right corner.2024-06-09A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden throne with an ornate gold arched backdrop and a red velvet panel. The murti wears a white and red turban with a golden crown ornament, a white tripundra marking on its forehead, and is adorned with garlands of white jasmine and red roses plus green leaves, along with a gold jewelled necklace and pendant. Trident-like ornaments hang on the left side of the throne. In front, a separate blue velvet cushion with a jewelled gold-and-pearl garland and yellow marigold flowers sits on a gold-brocade cloth. Lit oil lamps, a brass plate and incense sticks stand on the floor beside it. No people are visible.2023-01-03Indoor temple shrine photo showing a dark stone deity murti of Krishna standing under an ornate golden arch. The murti wears an orange turban, a large garland of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, a jewelled pendant, and a yellow dhoti with a red and green border. Beside it stands a gilded peetha backdrop with a rudraksha-style bead garland. In front, a brass plate holds sweets and savouries, a bowl of bananas and fruit sits on a red cloth, and a small brass cup is nearby. A brass dish with lingam-shaped offerings and flowers sits on a gold pedestal to the right.A photograph of a shrine interior with a large dark-green deity murti seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, wearing a red and purple turban, a purple shawl, a rudraksha-style necklace, and a white and marigold garland. Smaller murtis flank the central figure, one in green garments and one in red with orange garlands. Brass vessels, a bell, a lamp, and a kalasha sit on a brass tray in front, and gold-framed latticed doors frame the scene. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 09-Jun-2025 4:50:50 AM.2025-08-06A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche with an orange and gold brocade backdrop. The figure wears a maroon and gold turban, a red tilak on the forehead, and white and red vibhuti-marked brow. Heavy embellished jewellery covers the chest, with a large jewelled pendant and ornate sequined bands, along with white and multicoloured marigold garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Both hands are raised in blessing gestures. A golden kirtimukha-style crown arch sits above, flanked by stone elephant carvings. A timestamp overlay reads 26 May 2025 3:47:48 PM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-05-26Interior photo of a shrine with a gilded arched niche draped in orange and red fabric. A tall black standing murti of a deity with a turban, ornate silver necklaces and a raised hand is garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands. In front, a black lingam is wrapped in a maroon and gold cloth and garlanded, with a yellow garland hanging to the sides. Smaller garlanded murtis and a brass puja tray with oil lamps and a bell sit on a gold base. A small sign reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM BHARAT. No people are visible. Timestamp reads 26-May-2025 3:50:00 PM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-26A black stone murti of a deity seated on a dark pedestal inside a gilded arched shrine with carved lion-like makara motifs. The figure wears a tall conical crown with a golden halo, a white vertical tilak with a red bindu, and a large jewelled necklace with a central medallion. It is garlanded with white jasmine strands, orange marigold and yellow-and-maroon flower garlands, and wears a maroon dhoti and shawl. It holds a rod-like staff in one hand and a small kalasha-shaped object in the other. A white silk backdrop hangs behind. At the right edge, a second smaller murti wears a crown and pink-and-white garlands. A framed black-and-white portrait with a caption is partly visible at the far left. No people are visible.2025-07-20A photograph of a dark stone murti standing in an arched shrine niche framed by ornate gold-coloured carved surround. The figure wears an orange and gold turban, a white tilak mark on the forehead, large earrings, an elaborate embroidered and jewelled breastplate with pink and white beadwork, and a red dhoti-style cloth. Garlands of white flowers and orange-yellow marigolds hang from the shoulders to the feet. The background is a red and gold patterned fabric with a swastika-patterned white tiled wall. A digital timestamp and location caption read 26-May-2025 3:49:21 PM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-05-26A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like room. A black stone lingam stands on a gold yoni-pitha base, draped with a white cloth and marked with horizontal white stripes and a red bindu. Strings of white jasmine garlands and yellow-orange marigold garlands hang around it, along with a rudraksha mala. Behind it stands a black deity murti with a gold crown, silver-embellished chest ornaments and garlands, set within an ornate gold arch against a red brocade backdrop. No people are visible. A printed sign partly reads 'SA ... YAM' near the shrine. The lower right has a timestamp reading 30-May-2025 and a location caption.2025-05-06A dark stone Shivalinga is decorated for worship within a golden arched frame with a carved crown-like top. White and red flower garlands, yellow marigold-style flowers, and red roses adorn it. A white and striped orange-red cloth is draped over the top. A large jeweled necklace with pink, green and red stones hangs down the front, decorated with a pendant. Three horizontal white ash stripes and a red vertical mark with dots decorate the linga's face, and an orange cloth covers the base. No people are visible in the scene.2025-10-15