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A photograph of a decorated altar at a Karthigai Deepam setting. Three figures stand on a white cloth draped with scattered white jasmine-like flowers and orange marigold petals. Two dolls or statues flank the centre, each wearing red silk garments with gold border, gold jewellery and ornate black headdresses; the left figure holds a flower-decorated item. In the centre stands a golden ceremonial vessel or deity murti wrapped in red cloth and a blue sequined band with a jewelled medallion. A brass oil lamp burns in the foreground beside a shell and brass plates, and a golden lamp stand is visible at the far left. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of three decorated murti statues on a white platform strewn with white flower petals and orange marigolds. The left figure is a gilded statue with a maroon headdress, red sari with gold border, and a garland of marigolds and beaded necklaces. The centre is a golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood shaped top, draped in red cloth with a blue ribbon and a jewelled sequined medallion, filled with orange marigolds. The right figure is a gilded statue with a black braided hairstyle topped by a jewelled crown, wearing a red sari, gold necklaces and holding a gold staff. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and orange drapery hangs behind. No physical people are visible.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden Shiva lingam with a gold yoni-pitha base and silver necklace, flanked by two standing deity murtis dressed in red silk garments with gold jewellery and dark braided headdresses. Pink cloth covers the altar, scattered with white flower petals, rose petals and marigolds, with brass kalasha and oil lamp vessels in the foreground. Behind, a green-clad dark statue stands on a gold pedestal and an orange cloth hangs on the wall. A timestamp reads 06-Jan-2026 10:23:26 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2026-01-06Photograph of three decorated figures on a magenta cloth in a temple-like room with orange and gold drapery behind. Two standing figures in red silk saris with red hibiscus flowers in their hair flank a central golden kalasha-like pot-shaped form draped in red cloth, adorned with gold necklaces, beaded silver garlands and a jewelled ornament. The figure on the right wears layered jewellery and bangles and carries a jewelled black braid. Brass plates in front hold rose petals, a small oil lamp and a golden lamp stand. A timestamp overlay reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:24:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. These are statues or murtis rather than physical people.2024-06-23Photograph of a ritual arrangement on a pink cloth at KAILASA Salem, showing three figures. Two standing silver-toned statues in red brocade saris wear jewelled necklaces and ornaments, the figure on the right with a black and silver headdress and long braid. Between them is a gold-toned linga-shaped object with a red brocade skirt and a jewelled necklace. In front are two brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass plate with flowers and a small figure, and scattered white petals and marigolds. A timestamp reads 06-Jan-2026 6:18:19 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No physical people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2026-01-06A photograph of a ceremonial display on a red cloth draped over a platform, scattered with white jasmine-type flowers. Three figures stand or sit in a row: on the left, a small golden figure in a magenta garment with a maroon head covering, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a red tilak; in the centre, a golden conical Shiva linga-style form with a golden hooded cobra canopy and a pink silk drape with a jewelled ornament; on the right, a taller golden figure in a pink and silver patterned sari with a black decorated headdress, a long braid, gold necklaces and bangles, holding a small item. Gold-framed panels and an orange cloth form the background. These are statues, not physical people.2025-10-11Photograph of a small shrine display on a blue and gold brocade cloth in a temple hall. Three figures stand in the centre: a gilded deity murti flanked by two gilded standing figures dressed in blue and gold brocade saris with red and white garlands. The central figure is a gold lingam-style form draped in white and pink garlands with a red hibiscus flower on top and a red hibiscus at its base. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with copper plates holding pink flower petals and small brass items. Behind, an orange cloth and a green-robed figure with garlands are partly visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 14, 2024 10:40:00 a.m. No people are visible.2024-08-14Indoor shrine photo showing metal murti figures on a white cloth-covered altar with marigold petals scattered around. A tall standing figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with a decorative cap, orange and gold sari-like garment, and gold necklaces. A smaller figure on the left wears an orange-red garment and a turban-style headdress. In the centre stands a shivalinga-like form with a gold hood and marigolds placed on top. Three brass oil lamps glow in the foreground, with a small brass deity figure in an arch between them. Gold and orange cloth and a large deity statue are visible in the background. No people are present.2025-12-13A photograph of decorated deity murti and ritual objects on a magenta cloth. At center is a golden cobra-hooded serpent sculpture draped in red silk, adorned with a gold necklace, silver beaded collar, jeweled ornament and a red hibiscus flower on its hood. Flanking it on the left is a gold-painted female figure in a red sari with gold jewelry and a red bindi, and on the right a female figure in a red sari with a black jeweled braid, silver necklaces, red bangles and a hibiscus flower in her hair. In the foreground are a brass tray with small silver-toned items, a brass oil lamp, and a small brass pedestal on a plate. A timestamp reads Jun. 23, 2024 10:23:56 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-06-23A photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple setting. Two standing gold-toned figures flank a central Shiva lingam-form image wrapped in maroon silk with gold-brocade borders. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban with a pink flower, a red and orange garland, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right holds a sprig, wears layered red and white garlands and a white flower crown, and has a long jeweled braid. The central lingam is draped in pearl and gold necklaces, a silver bead collar and a crown ornament. Brass plates hold oil lamps, vibhuti, kumkum and pink flowers. A timestamp reads Jul. 6, 2024 12:34:30 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-06-07Photograph of a shrine arrangement on a magenta cloth in an indoor temple setting. Three figures are shown: a standing metal murti on the left with a red garment and jewelled necklaces, a gold-toned hooded cobra-shaped form with a metallic coil, and a seated figure on the right in red brocade with a dark braided hairstyle, a hand raised holding an object, and gold ornaments. Scattered white flower petals, orange marigolds and rose petals lie on the cloth. Brass vessels and a lit oil lamp stand on a raised shelf behind, beside an orange drape and a gold-framed panel. A timestamp reads 06-Jan-2026 10:23:48 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2026-01-06A ritual arrangement on a green cloth with two gold-painted figures in maroon silk saris with gold borders, adorned with silver necklaces, bangles and red hibiscus flowers in their hair. Between them stands a gold-toned kalasha-like vessel or lingam form draped in a maroon cloth, with a silver ornament and beaded garland, topped with a red hibiscus. Brass plates hold oil lamps, a lit diya, a yellow cloth or offering, and kumkum, indicating puja offerings. The timestamp reads 24-Feb-2024 10:41:19 am Salem.2024-02-24KAILASA PUDUVAI 11 AUGUST 2021