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A photograph of three statues on a wooden table inside a temple hall. Two standing metal figures flank a central bundle draped in a striped multicoloured cloth with a jeweled pendant; the central form has a green collar and no head visible above it. Marigold flowers are placed on the statues and scattered on the table. The left figure wears a maroon head covering and red-stone necklace; the right figure wears a black cap with silver bands, gold armlets and a gold pendant. In the background, deity murti figures and pink-and-gold garments stand on a golden pedestal, with a patterned marble floor. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of three golden murti figures arranged on a white cloth in a temple shrine, decorated with orange marigold flowers and scattered petals. The two outer figures are standing metal deity statues with golden skin tones, wearing striped multicoloured silk garments, jewelled necklaces and ornate headdresses; the figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with silver embellishments and gold coin ornaments. The central object is a golden kalasha-like vessel with a pointed top and a multicoloured striped cloth draped around it, containing marigold flowers, with a large jewelled pendant at its base. Behind them stand a golden pedestal, an orange and blue cloth hanging and a brass oil lamp. Timestamp reads 20-Dec-2025 8:25:05 am, Salem.2025-12-20Inside a temple-style hall with orange and gold walls, a group of dark-stone deity murtis stand in an alcove behind a foreground display of two small gilded metal figures and a green silk bundle. The left figure is a small golden standing statue in green silk with a red-tasseled turban, purple beaded necklaces and a floral garland, its hands folded before it. The right figure is a taller gilded statue draped in green brocade saree with gold-patterned silk, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a red tilak, and a tall black-and-silver jeweled crown-like headdress, holding a flower and a ring. A green silk bundle with a jeweled necklace and orange marigold sits between them. Behind, dark statues in blue, pink and white garments stand with garlands and ornaments on a patterned tiled floor. Statues only; no living people are visible.2025-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine with no visible people. Two brass figures in striped, patterned cloth stand on either side of a golden pot-shaped vessel draped with a lace-like doily and a beaded necklace. Marigold petals and white flower petals are scattered on a white cloth. Brass oil lamps with flames stand in the foreground and at the sides, and a small lit lamp sits among brass bowls. A saffron-draped deity murti stands on a pedestal in the background beside a golden-curtained wall.2025-12-20Photograph of three small gilded metal murti figures on a satin-draped altar, decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and marigold petals. The central figure wears a maroon and gold crown studded with white stones, a white-and-gold dhoti-style garment with a yellow sash, and a jewelled garland. The figures on either side wear dark upswept hair with jewelled ornaments, purple garments and layered gold necklaces. A garlanded green backdrop with a banana-leaf style floral chain and a brass tray of flowers sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of a shrine arrangement with three gilded metal deity murti standing and seated before a large backdrop painting of a figure in orange-brown robes wearing green-yellow garlands and a jewelled pendant. The left murti has four arms, a crown of stones, and a pink and gold dress with a white camphor or cotton offering at its base. The central seated murti wears a brown-red turban-like crown, gold and stone necklaces, and a red tilak, with a white offering in front. The right murti has a jewelled headdress and pink-gold clothing. Yellow flowers are scattered around the bases, and a metal plate with orange offerings sits in the lower foreground.2024-08-09Three gilded murti figures stand on a white cloth scattered with marigold petals and yellow flowers. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a gold waist ornament, a shawl-like orange drape, and a tall decorated crown with stones. The figure on the left wears an orange waist cloth, a jeweled necklace, and a crown-like headdress, and holds a trident-like object. The figure on the right, a female form, wears an orange skirt with white border, long braided black hair, a jeweled headdress, and a beaded necklace. Marigold garlands surround their bases. In the foreground, a silver plate holds a small bronze figure amid orange marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them, a large framed image shows a gold garland and jewelled ornaments on a figure's chest. This appears to be a puja arrangement of deity murtis.2024-03-09Indoor 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.2025-12-13Close photo of three gilded metal murti statues on a decorated altar, dressed with jewelled ornaments, crowns and flower garlands. The central small figure wears a crown with a jewelled band, a stone-studded garland and a gold chest ornament, standing on a stand. The figures on either side wear dark velvet headdresses with rhinestone and gold brooches, multi-strand gold necklaces and maroon cloth. Marigold petals and yellow flower petals cover the altar. Behind them hang white and cream flower garlands and a pale embossed backdrop with a tall wisp of smoke or incense. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of three metal murtis on a gold-painted wooden platform in a temple interior, with a white marble floor. On the left stands a gold-toned figure in a maroon garment with a gold border, wearing a jeweled crown, a pearl-and-bead garland, and raising one hand in blessing. In the centre is a bhoga murti draped in teal and gold-striped silk with a gold border, adorned with beaded necklaces and a red-stone necklace, with a jeweled top piece. On the right stands a gold-toned female figure in a teal and gold brocade sari with a cream border, wearing a jeweled crown, beaded necklaces and a pendant, holding a small object in one hand. Behind them are altar arrangements with purple and gold drapes and decorated deity figures. A timestamp in the lower right reads 13 Jul 2024, 6:55 pm. No physical people are visible.Kailasa Kanchipuram december 26th 20212021-12-26A worship arrangement photographed close up. Three gold-finished murti figures stand on square pedestals: a smaller child-like figure on the left and a central figure with four arms, holding a trident, wearing silver ornaments, a black crown with stones, and a purple-and-leopard-print cloth. A seated female figure on the right wears a purple satin garment, a black headdress with gold chains, and a long gold necklace. Yellow flower petals are laid in a line before them on a white cloth with orange dots. In the foreground, a steel tray holds yellow flowers, two dark sandals and a small bronze figure. Behind the murtis is a large framed picture showing a partly visible figure in orange-red cloth and gold jewellery, and blue lettering reading 'KA' and 'Gr' appears at the edge. No physical people are visible.2024-08-24Photograph of two wooden or painted deity figures dressed in red and gold brocade saris and shawls, decorated with yellow marigold flowers, gold and jewelled necklaces, and bangles, set before a gold-framed backdrop with orange and maroon cloth. The taller female figure wears a black hair bun with silver trim and a red kumkum mark, holding a brass item. The smaller figure on a pedestal wears a maroon turban and white tilak. In front stands a cone-shaped draped sculpture or stand fitted with a large silver and blue jewelled pendant, surrounded by marigolds. A timestamp reads 19-Jan-2026 4:24:15 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No living people are visible.2026-01-19