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A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti of Shiva standing in a shrine niche, holding a trident (trishula) in his right hand and a rudraksha mala-style garland and necklaces adorned with flowers. He wears a maroon and gold cloth and a jeweled crown. Gold lamp stands (deepa stands) with lit flames frame the murti, and two gold attendant figures stand on either side. Red and gold decorative banners hang beside him, and a maroon velvet curtain covers the back. In the foreground a brass bowl holds pink flower petals, and a brass plate holds an oil lamp, a small bowl and offerings, indicating puja. A white placard reads KAILASA MADURAI. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large dark stone murti of a standing Shiva-form deity holding a trident, wearing a maroon garment, layered gold and bead necklaces, flower garlands and an ornate crown. Gold-toned arches and an illuminated frame surround the deity, with red and gold decorative umbrellas on either side and tall brass lamp stands. Two gold-finished attendant figures stand nearby, one holding a lamp. In the foreground are a brass tray with offerings, lit oil lamps, a copper vessel, a large brass bowl of rose petals and a laptop displaying a timestamp. A sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. No people are visible; the deity is a murti.2024-08-17A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine, holding a trident in one hand, with gold jewellery, a jasmine and marigold garland, and a maroon garment. Flanking the shrine are two gold standing lamp-bearing figures and tall brass lamp stands, with red-and-gold canopy banners on either side. On a blue cloth in front are a brass tray with kumkum, a small brass kalasha, a lit oil lamp and a bowl of rose petals, next to a small bell. A placard reads KAILASA MADURAI and a laptop sits at the right edge. No people are visible; the scene shows a morning puja set-up with lamps and offerings.2024-08-19A photograph of a shrine setup in a hall with a dark-stone deity murti standing with a trident in one hand, adorned with gold necklaces, a white flower garland and a crown-like headdress, dressed in a maroon garment. Flanking it are tall brass multi-tier lamp stands, two gold-coloured female attendant statues, and yellow-and-red canopy umbrellas. A small sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. In the foreground on a brass tray are dried fruits, a bell, a lit oil lamp and incense sticks, with a bowl of rose petals at the left edge and a laptop at right. No people are visible.2024-08-20Indoor photo of a dark stone deity murti standing in a shrine with a trident in its right hand, adorned with gold necklaces, a white and red flower garland, and a maroon garment, set before a gold-framed arched backdrop. Two tall brass lamp stands with red and gold canopies flank it, and two gold-coloured standing female figures hold lamps. A brass plate holds a lit oil lamp, bells, a cup, a bowl of white sweets, and incense sticks, with a bowl of pink flowers beside it. A printed sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. No people are visible.2024-08-22Photo of a home shrine with a dark stone murti of a deity, standing with a trident in its left hand and a raised right hand, adorned with a crown, gold necklaces, a garland of white and red flowers and maroon cloth. Flanking it are two gold-finished figures holding lamps, and tall brass lamp stands with lit wicks. In front, on a yellow table, a brass tray holds a lit lamp, incense sticks, a bell, a small cup and a bowl of white crystals, with a second lit oil lamp beside it. A laptop sits at the right edge. Red and gold canopies with a white bird emblem frame the shrine. A small sign reads KAILASA MADURAI, and a timestamp overlay shows laghu poojai. No people are visible.2024-08-21Photograph of a shrine inside a temple hall showing a dark-skinned deity murti of Shiva standing in an arched golden niche. The murti wears a maroon and gold garment, a gold crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, white and pink garlands, and holds a trident. Two gold-toned lamp-bearing female figures stand beside it, each holding a lamp, flanked by tall gold ceremonial lamp stands with red-and-gold canopies. A white card labelled KAILASA MADURAI sits on a maroon cloth. In the foreground a brass puja tray holds a bell, a conch-shaped vessel, a burning oil lamp and incense, beside a bowl of pink flowers. No people are visible.2024-08-08Photograph of a shrine room with a dark-complexioned deity murti standing in an arched golden frame, holding a trident and wearing gold necklaces, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a maroon cloth draped over its body. Two golden lamp-bearing female figures flank the murti, each holding a lamp. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with red and gold canopies behind. A sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a lit oil lamp, pink flowers, incense sticks and a bowl of food, beside an open laptop. A timestamp reads 08-Aug-2024 5:16:31 am and Laghu Pooja_SSJP. No people are visible.2024-07-08Photo of a temple shrine set up for Laghu Pooja. Central dark-stone deity murti of Shiva stands with a trident in one hand and a rudraksha-adorned, garlanded form, wearing maroon drapery, gold necklaces and a jeweled crown, before a golden arch with silver-embroidered backdrop. Two golden standing lamp-bearing female figures flank the shrine, and tall brass multi-tier lamp stands (deepa stands) with red-and-gold canopy banners stand on either side. On the foreground altar, a brass thali holds pink flowers, a brass bowl with petals, a small oil lamp, incense sticks and a lit wick lamp, with a laptop on a side table. A sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. No people are visible.2024-11-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark standing deity murti holding a trident, adorned with gold jewellery, a multi-strand bead and flower garland, a red-and-gold turban and a maroon garment with gold border. Two gold figures holding lamps flank the shrine, and tall brass lamp stands with multiple tiers stand in front. Gold-and-red canopies hang on each side. On a brass plate in the foreground are pink flowers, a small lamp lit with a flame, dried fruit and an incense stick. A laptop sits at the right edge, and a sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. Nobody is visible in the scene.2024-12-08Indoor shrine photo of a dark-hued standing deity murti dressed in maroon and gold cloth, holding a trident and wearing layered gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, flower garlands and a crown. Golden lamp stands with many oil lamps flank the murti, with two gold figures holding lamps beside it. A gold bowl of petals, a brass plate with lamps, salt and small cups sit on a gold table in front. A laptop and a sign reading KAILASA MADURAI are visible. No people are present.2024-08-18A photograph of a shrine set up in an indoor room with recessed ceiling lights. At the centre stands a black stone murti of a deity with a trident held in the right hand and a tall ornate crown, wearing layered gold and bead necklaces, a garland of white and red flowers, and a maroon garment. Two golden female attendant figures holding lamps flank the shrine. Tall brass oil lamp stands and two hanging red and gold canopies frame it. A blue cloth covers the base, and a sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. In front, a brass plate holds flowers, a small lamp, incense, and sweets, with a brass bowl of pink flowers and leaves. A laptop sits on the right. The photo carries a timestamp of 05-Aug-2024 5:27:40 am and the label Laghu Pooja_SSJP.2024-05-08A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with a dark-stone murti of a standing deity holding a trident, wearing a maroon garment, layered gold necklaces, a floral garland and a gold-and-red turban-style crown, set before an ornate golden arch. Flanking the murti are two gold lamp-bearing figures and tall brass lamp stands, with red-and-yellow decorative canopies on each side. A small sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. In front, a brass tray holds almonds, a small oil lamp, incense sticks and a spoon, beside a black laptop. No living people are visible, so this is a murti-focused shrine scene rather than a person-centred image.