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A photograph of a shrine table draped with a green cloth and orange fabric, holding gold-metal deity murtis dressed in white garments with gold trim and jewellery, flower garlands in their hair. The central murti is a shivalinga-style form with a gold cobra hood and a silver-tone adornment. Brass plates hold plumeria flowers, and a small oil lamp burns in the foreground. The image carries a timestamp reading Apr. 25, 2025 12:37:48 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a ritual display on a green brocade cloth at a temple shrine. Two small gilt-brass figures stand on pedestals: a male figure in white dhoti with gold waistband and a red-and-gold turban, and a female figure in a white sari with red border and a long black braid. Between them is a gold cobra hood with a white silk cloth draped below and a silver-and-gold decorated object. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit on either side. In the foreground a brass plate holds scattered yellow and pink plumeria flowers and small brass items with leaves. An orange cloth covers the lower surface. A timestamp reads Apr. 25, 2025 12:37:45 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-25KAILASA SALEM On January 3, 20262026-01-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual display on an orange cloth at a temple setting. Three gilded figures stand or sit together: on the left a gold-painted male figure in white dhoti-style garment with gold border and a pink-maroon turban, palms raised; in the centre a seated deity murti draped in white cloth, wrapped in red, pink, white and orange flower garlands with a multi-hooded serpent hood behind; on the right a gold-faced female figure in white sari with red-gold border, black braided hair with rhinestone ornaments, holding a golden whisk-like fan. Brass plates hold oil lamps, a yellow flower and a small figure. A gold pillar and maroon drape appear behind. A timestamp reads Oct. 12, 2024 11:55:10 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-10A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with no living people present. On a pink cloth stand three figures: on the left a gilded standing murti wearing a maroon turban and white dhoti with gold waist sash and garland; in the centre a gold kalasha-shaped golden vessel with a cobra hood and white cloth; on the right a standing female murti in white sari with red border, black hair in a bun and silver necklaces. In front are brass lamps with lit wicks and flower garlands, a small silver-decorated pot, and scattered white and yellow flowers. Behind is a gold-painted altar and orange cloth. A timestamp reads 03-Jan-2026 6:39:39 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-03A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a pink cloth in an indoor shrine, with a dim room behind and a gold-colored wall panel. Three decorated metal murti figures stand in a row: a male figure on the left wearing a white dhoti, purple beaded necklace and jewelled turban; a central figure draped in white cloth with a golden crown-like headpiece, a gold necklace and a large gold pendant; and a female figure on the right in a white skirt with red border, layered jewelled necklaces and a tall black braided hairstyle. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks and yellow flowers sit at the base, along with white garlands and bead-decorated ornaments. A timestamp reads 03-Jan-2026 6:39:49 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2026-01-03A photograph of a small altar on a pink cloth with three figures and brass lamps. In the centre stands a gold-coloured mask-like face with a large ornate gold crown and a white cloth draped below, wearing gold necklaces. To the left a gold-faced figure in white dhoti with a maroon turban and multi-strand bead necklaces stands on a gold pedestal. To the right a gold-faced figure in a white skirt with a black braided hairpiece and bangles stands. Flower petals, white blossoms and yellow marigolds lie on the cloth, with two brass lamps with lit wicks at the front corners. Behind is a dark figure in a green cloth against an orange backdrop. A timestamp reads 03-Jan-2026 6:39:55 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-03A photograph of a temple altar dressed for alankaram. In the centre stands a golden Shivalinga draped in white cloth, wearing a gold cobra hood, a jewelled necklace and a large ornate jewelled disc, with white flower garlands around its base. To the left stands a gold-painted figure of a deity holding a trident, wearing a jewelled necklace, a red garland and a white dhoti. To the right stands a female deity figure in a white and red-bordered sari with a black headdress, bangles and layered gold necklaces. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit on a blue brocade cloth, with a brass plate holding small offerings in the foreground. The scene is lit by a timestamp overlay reading 16-Jan-2026 7:33:23 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-16KAILASA SALEM On January 3, 20262026-01-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual puja setup with no people present. On a green cloth at the back stand two white-clad figurines with flower-decorated headdresses and jewellery, and a silver deity murti in front of a crown-like silver stand adorned with flowers. In the foreground, on orange cloth, a large brass plate holds a lingam-shaped object with yellow and white plumeria flowers, flanked by two small brass oil lamps with lit flames. Other offerings include a brass bell, a brass plate of sweets, a red cloth, a conch shell, a lit brass lamp, a bowl of turmeric and small brass vessels. A timestamp reads Apr. 25, 2025 12:37:40 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-25A photograph of a pink-draped altar in a temple-style room showing three small figurines in white and gold garments with jewelled necklaces, a central figure wearing a golden hooded crown, and brass lamps with floral offerings. Strings of white flowers lie on the cloth. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit at the sides, and a timestamp reads 03-Jan-2026 6:40:53 am Salem. The figures are statues and deity murti, not living people, and a flower-decorated altar shows the morning Abisheham alankaram setting.2026-01-03 +1 copiesPhotograph of a small altar set up on an orange cloth with three figures: a figure on the left in white clothes with a maroon turban, red-and-orange garland and a sash, hands folded; a central white-draped figure wearing a large white and pink garland and a jewelled gold collar, seated before a lit oil lamp on a copper dish; and a figure on the right in white with a red-bordered skirt, a dark turban with tassels, a long black braid and a silver-studded hairpiece, holding a gold object. Marigold flowers lie on copper plates and a large brass tray in the foreground, with a dish of red powder at the lower left. Figures appear to be ritual statues rather than people. A timestamp reads Sep. 19, 2024 11:06:23 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-19A photograph of three gilded statues on a blue cloth in a temple-like setting, with a brass oil lamp burning in front. The left figure is a male statue wearing an orange-and-white garland, a maroon dhoti with gold border, a maroon turban topped with a yellow flower, and a red tilak. The centre is a gold deity murti or kalasha-shaped form draped in white and pink garlands, a red hibiscus on top, pearl necklaces and a jewelled crown, dressed in maroon silk with gold brocade. The right figure is a female statue in a maroon sari with gold border, red and gold bangles, layered necklaces, a dark braid with rhinestone ornaments and a yellow flower. Brass plates holding yellow flowers sit at the bottom left and right, and a brass aarti or oil lamp with a lit flame stands in the centre. The statues are not people, and a timestamp in the lower right reads Aug. 12, 2024 12:59:07 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-11-08