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Photograph of a puja arrangement inside a temple sanctuary with no people visible. Centre: a gilded padapuja-style pedestal draped with a teal and gold-tasselled cloth, holding a pair of gold sandal-shaped padukas decorated with white flower petals and two small gold figures. Foreground on a red cloth: a brass thali holding sliced bananas, a small brass bowl of white camphor or sugar, a brass lamp with a lit wick, a brass incense holder with sticks, a silver bell and a brass plate. A lit oil lamp sits at left. A timestamp overlay reads 5 Dec 2025 08:36:36, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam.

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A photograph of a ritual altar set up indoors for worship. In the centre, a large brass or gold-toned vessel holds two gold-coloured sandal or footwear-shaped objects on a teal cloth, surrounded by white jasmine flowers. On the left, a small deity figure in a blue robe with a red-and-gold halo stands on a wooden platform, decorated with white flower petals. On a red cloth in the foreground, a brass thali holds green grains, banana pieces and a small bowl, with a brass oil lamp burning and a bell and incense sticks nearby. A timestamp reads 29 Nov 2025 08:33:26, with the location Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam. No people are visible.2025-11-29A brass-and-silver ritual setup in a temple shrine with no people visible. At centre, a large silver-toned pedestal draped in turquoise silk with gold tassels holds a pair of gold sandals or padukas with flower petals and a small silver kalasha-like finial. In front, a red cloth covers a table with a brass plate of ripe yellow bananas, sugarcane pieces and a small brass bowl. A silver handbell and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame sit to the left, a tall lamp stand with a burning wick to the right, and a brass dish with ash and flower garland lies at lower right. Smoke from incense rises across the scene. A date stamp reads 24-Dec-2025 8:39:38 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-24A photograph of a ritual arrangement with no people visible. Centre: a pair of gold sandal-shaped footwear (padukas) resting on a gold vessel draped with a teal silk cloth with tassels, decorated with white flowers and green leaves. On a red cloth in the foreground: a gold thali tray holding a round cake or lump of offering, a small bowl, a bell with a handle, an oil lamp with a lit flame, and a copper cup of liquid. Partially visible gold and red-robed figures stand at the right edge. Overlay text reads 26 Dec 2025 08:08:42, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa Salem. Setting suggests a puja or abhishekam arrangement.2025-12-26A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with no people visible. A brass bell with a wooden handle stands at left on a red cloth. At centre a brass plate holds a heap of white rice, green leaves, cooked dishes in small bowls and a small brass lamp. Behind it a brass vessel is draped with a teal silk cloth with tassels, topped with white flowers, green leaves and small brass kalasha-style pots. A brass lamp with a lit flame sits lower right, and a brass offering dish with a stick is nearby. A red cloth draped figure or altar piece is visible at right. Timestamp overlay reads 6 Dec 2025 10:39:15, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam.2025-12-06Overhead photo of a puja table set before a gilded pedestal holding a pair of golden sandal-shaped padukas wrapped in a turquoise silk cloth with tassels and scattered yellow flowers. In the foreground on a red cloth are a brass handbell, a brass plate with a bowl of white rice and a bowl of cooked food, a small oil lamp burning, a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers, a brass incense holder with smoke and marigold petals, and small cups with betel nuts. Matchboxes and a red-wrapped pot sit nearby. A timestamp reads 31-Dec-2025 11:00:41 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2025-12-31A photograph of an unoccupied ritual setup on a temple altar. At the centre sits a gilded metal pedestal draped with a teal silk cloth with tasselled fringe, holding a pair of gold sandal-shaped footwear with flower garlands of orange marigolds and small brass lamps. In the foreground a red cloth covers a table with a brass thali holding a bowl of white grain or rice, a bowl of yellow-green preparation, a small brass cup, and a flaming oil lamp on a brass plate with marigold petals. Incense sticks burn in a brass dish with petals, and a brass lamp stand and bell are nearby. A maroon and gold draped kalasha with a leaf topping stands to the right, and a gold throne-like backdrop is behind. No people are visible.2025-12-21A worship arrangement in a temple shrine, photographed from above. A gold-toned altar base is draped with a teal silk cloth with tassels, and two small gold pots are decorated with white jasmine flowers. In front, a red cloth covers a low table holding a brass bell, a brass plate with a bowl of white chickpeas, a yellow sweet, a small oil lamp, a lit oil lamp in a brass dish scattered with white flowers, incense sticks in a brass holder, a small brass dish of kumkum, and a box of Sunflower safety matches. A brass tray lies at the right edge. No people are visible.2025-12-06A photograph of a ritual arrangement with no people present. In the upper centre, a pair of gold sandal-shaped padukas rests on a turquoise silk cloth, decorated with orange and white flowers and two small gold cups. Beside it, a magenta and gold-bordered cloth covers a brass kalasha topped with mango leaves and a coconut. Below, on a red cloth, a brass thali holds red flowers or kumkum, a yellow paste, white grains, and cut mango pieces. A small brass lamp burns, incense sticks smoke from a brass holder, and a brass bell, a small bowl and a silver-coloured tray sit nearby. Readable overlay text in the lower right reads the date and location.2025-12-18A photograph of a ceremonial altar with no people visible. A gilded pedestal holds a pair of gold sandal-shaped footwear. In front on a red cloth sits a brass thali with a small oil lamp, a bowl of green chutney, a bowl of white cooked rice and a mound of dark round offering. Timestamp overlay reads 5 Dec 2025 12:26:51, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam. Setting is a dim temple or ashram interior with a wooden platform and floor patterns.2025-12-05A photo of a temple puja setup with no people visible. In the center, a brass plate holds a small brass lamp, a bowl, a cup and a small dish with offerings, set on a red cloth. Beside it is a silver handbell and a brass lid, and a brass dish holds burning incense sticks with smoke rising. Behind, a gilded pedestal or peetha is draped with a turquoise cloth with fringe, and a pair of gold deity feet or padukas rests in a bed of white flowers, with orange and green offerings. Other brass vessels and a silver vessel with an orange cloth sit on the side shelves. A timestamp reads 13/12/25 17:19 and a yellow caption reads kailasa salem.2025-12-13Photograph of a puja arrangement at a temple shrine. A pair of gold padukas (sacred sandals) rests on a teal silk cloth with gold tassels, placed on an ornate gold-toned base. White flower petals are scattered over the padukas. In front, a red cloth covers a table holding a brass thali with a brass bowl of grey ash or powder, a small bowl, wooden sticks, and a lit oil lamp. Brass incense stands with burning incense sticks and a brass oil lamp stand are nearby. A maroon cloth with gold border covers an object at the upper right. Timestamp overlay reads 19-Dec-2025 5:26:59 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-19A photograph of a worship setup with no people visible. At the centre stands a pair of gold-plated sandal-shaped padukas resting on a teal silk cloth with tassels, marigold-like yellow flowers scattered around them, on a gold pedestal. To the right, a deity or ritual object wrapped in a maroon and gold cloth with a silver jewelled ornament and green leaves. On a red cloth in front are a brass bell, a brass plate with a small bowl and a tray of ash or paste, a brass oil lamp with a flame, a small brass dish with a yellow flower, and a Homelite matchbox. Orange-wrapped vessels stand at the sides. A timestamp reads 31-Dec-2025 8:51:35 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-31