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A photograph of a dark stone standing figure, a sculpted deity murti with one hand raised in abhaya mudra, standing atop a tall black cylindrical shivalingam set in a black yoni-shaped base with a yellow turmeric-like band. Behind it a gold-carved arched frame surrounds red patterned cloth, with a white flower placed on the lingam top. To the right a small sign reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM BHARAT. A metal vessel sits at left. The scene is an abhishekam-style temple shrine, with no people visible.

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Interior temple shrine photographed from the front. A dark shivalinga stands on a black yoni-pitha base in the centre, with a dark stone deity murti behind it wearing a silver-toned ornamented garland, a red-orange draped cloth and a golden turban-like crown. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands hang on the golden arch. A sign reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM BHAKTI. In the foreground are two golden shrine canopies with bronze figures: a bare-chested bronze standing figure holding a bell-like object, and a bronze figure draped in green cloth beside a bronze shri yantra pyramid. Brass bell, small brass vessels and lamps sit on the golden trays. White tiled walls decorated with small motifs surround the shrine.2025-05-06Interior 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 dark bronze-toned standing statue of a bare-chested young figure with a shaved head, wearing a sacred thread around the waist and a cloth loincloth, stands on a gold-trimmed pedestal in front of a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. Red kumkum-style markings appear on the forehead, chest, and palms, and a pink flower sits at the base. Overlaid text reads 27-Jun-2025 and KAILASA thiruchenkodu abishegam doing, indicating a photo of a statue being prepared for abhishekam. No living people are visible.2025-06-27A photograph of a dark stone-like standing deity murti, bare-chested with a short dhoti-style waist cloth and a belt, one hand raised in a blessing gesture and the other hand lowered, with a small green leaf placed on its head. It stands on a wooden pedestal scattered with green leaves, in front of a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch decorated with marigold and yellow-orange flower garlands. A timestamp overlay reads 09-Jun-2025 11:53:41 and a caption reads kailasaa thiruchengodu somavara aboshegam. No physical people are visible.2025-09-06A blurred photograph of a dark metal or stone standing figure, a deity murti shown bare-chested with a dhoti, set in a gilded arched niche with red velvet backing and an ornate gold frame. The figure bears white and ash-coloured markings on the forehead, chest and arms, with a red tilak on the brow. Marigold garlands in yellow and orange hang around the frame, and a hand from the bottom left is pressed against or touching the figure's chest, apparently in the course of abhishekam or aboshegam. A fresh pink flower sits on the head. The lower corner carries a timestamp of 18-May-2025 13:20:35 and the captions 'kailasa thiruchenkodu' and 'a person aboshegam'.2025-05-18A dark stone statue of a standing male figure, bare-chested with a short waist cloth, stands inside a golden arched niche with ornate floral carving. Red flower garlands hang on either side and an orange cloth is draped behind it. A red tilak mark appears on its forehead. In front, a brass plate holds paduka-style sandals with a red flower, and to the right a small brass table holds several small brass deity figures, including a figure with a trident. A large metal vessel of water stands at left on a wet floor. No people are visible.A selfie-style photo taken inside a temple shrine. In the foreground on the left, a person with a shaved-looking head and forehead marks wears an orange-red garment with a gold border, long rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments. Behind them is a gilded arched shrine framing a dark stone deity murti decorated with a silver chest piece, white and orange garlands, and a yellow garland draped across the arch. Orange patterned cloth backs the shrine, and a small sign reads partially as 'AILASA' and 'APALAYAM'. Brass ritual vessels and a kalasha-like object sit on the altar, with flowers in the lower right. A timestamp reads 02-May-2025 4:48:37 AM with the location Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-05A photograph of a dark stone standing murti in a shrine niche, with a red tilak mark on the forehead and a wet, oil-darkened surface, indicating abhishekam. The figure stands with hands in mudra at the sides and is framed by an ornate silver-toned arched prabhavali with floral carvings. Two red-and-orange flower garlands hang on the arch, and an orange and red-bordered cloth is draped behind the figure. In front, a bowl holds wooden sandals decorated with red flowers. To the right, small brass and gold-toned deity figurines stand on a tray with a red flower, and a large metal vessel with water sits at left. No people are visible.A dark, standing statue of a bare-chested male figure with a red tilak on the forehead, red markings on the chest and a red bindi-like dot at the navel, wearing a short dhoti-style garment and a thin waist chain. The statue stands on a wooden base in front of a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Marigold and yellow-orange flower garlands hang along the sides of the arch. The image is a photograph with an on-screen timestamp and caption overlay reading 09-Jun-2025 11:48:15 and somavara aboshegam, indicating an abhishekam ritual setting. No living people are visible.2025-09-06A dark, polished stone statue of a standing male figure, bare-chested with a carved waist cloth and belt, hands raised at the sides in gesture, stands before a deep magenta cloth backdrop inside a gilded arch. Marigold and yellow garlands hang along the right edge, and a timestamp overlay reads 01-Jun-2025 09:55:36 before abhisheka. No living people are visible; the figure is a murti, not a depiction of a person.2025-06-01Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a gilded arched niche framed by carved gold woodwork and a white tiled wall. Inside the niche stands a dark-stone deity murti wearing a red-and-gold turban, a silver chest ornament, a white and red garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a tall yellow and white flower garland draped around it. Behind it hangs a red and gold silk backdrop. A small white placard reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM. Two smaller dark figures in gold-edged niches flank the central image, each wearing a red and white garland. Brass oil lamps and a metal plate of offerings sit on the altar cloth, which is purple and green. At the lower left edge a partially visible person in orange clothing and a dark head is seen from behind. The photo is timestamped 17-May-2025 4:50:56 AM with the location Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-17A dark standing deity murti, carved in black stone, stands on a stepped pedestal in front of a gold arched backdrop with mirror-work and a peacock-feather fan. The figure has a tilak on the forehead, a beaded necklace, a sash at the waist, and bare arms raised in a blessing gesture. Tall brass lamp stands with multiple tiers flank the murti, and a gilded female figure holding a lamp stands to the left. Red and multicoloured floral silk drapes and a kalasha-like finial frame the scene. Overlay text reads Feb 06, 2026 11:05am, Adhikar Mudivar Alankaram and #Kailasa Madurai #Devalaya. No people are visible.