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Interior shrine scene at KAILASA Salem with a black Shiva lingam wrapped in white cloth and draped with a multicolour flower garland, set before a golden arched niche with an orange backdrop. In the foreground a black stone bust of Shiva with a horizontal tilak and red bindu wears a blue silk cloth with gold border, metal headdress and a gold coin necklace. Nearby on a maroon and gold cloth stand small brass deity murtis, including a figure with a cobra hood, and brass oil lamps, a bell and a plate with flowers and kumkum. Lit oil lamps and a brass kalasha sit on the stone floor. Overlay timestamp reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:28:39 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam on a raised platform inside a temple-like shrine. The black lingam bears white horizontal tripundra markings and a red dot, with a white and gold cloth wrapped around its top and a multicoloured garland of teal, red, orange and yellow flowers draped over it. Bead strands and a jewelled ornament sit at its base on a white cloth with gold borders. In front, small metal figures of deities stand on a blue silk cloth, one adorned with pink flower garlands, with brass lamps and a lit oil lamp flame at the bottom. Orange drapes and gilded ornamental frames fill the background. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:28:57 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude and speed data.2024-12-28Photograph of a decorated Shivalinga, a black stone lingam with white three-line tripundra markings, draped with a white and gold-bordered cloth and wrapped in colourful garlands of teal, orange, pink and red flowers with a silver ornamental necklace at its base. Set on a maroon cloth with gold border and a pictured deity, it sits beside several small metal and wood deity murti in blue and gold robes with garlands, plus brass oil lamps on a blue silk cloth. Background shows orange drapes and other garlanded murtis. Timestamp overlay reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:28:26 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude and speed data, indicating a pradosham abhishekam or puja setting. No people are visible.2024-12-28Photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall showing a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a white and gold-bordered cloth and draped with colourful garlands of teal, red, orange and pink flowers. The lingam sits on a white-draped platform with a maroon panel bearing a painted deity image. In front are brass and gold oil lamps with flames, a gold mukha-linga or Nandi-style figure garlanded in pink and orange, and two small standing deity murtis in gold and blue robes, one holding a trident. Gold and green cloth covers the floor and a decorated frame surrounds the arched niche behind. No people are visible in the frame. The photo carries a timestamp of Dec.2024-12-28Interior photo of a shrine room with no living people visible. A golden seated statue on a lotus-shaped pedestal, dressed in blue and white garments with a blue shawl and a garland of yellow and red flowers, dominates the left. On the right stands a Shivalinga draped with a white and red cloth, rudraksha beads and a garland, set before a gold arched niche with orange cloth. A black bull statue (Nandi) with a pink flower garland and gold bells sits in the foreground, next to a green cloth. A central table with a maroon cloth holds orange-robed small murtis, a yellow hibiscus, a lit oil lamp and offering plates, with brass lamps and a lotus bowl nearby. The lower right corner carries a timestamp reading Sep. 15, 2024 6:51:33 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-15A photograph of a shrine interior with a black Shiva lingam set in a golden arched niche, draped in a white cloth and wreathed with red and white flower garlands, with a small brass lamp and offerings before it. In the foreground a large black Nandi-style bull statue wears a pink flower garland, gold-and-silver embellished headdress and a purple cloth with gold border. On the right a table holds brass plates of fruit, flowers, a kalasha, bells and small oil lamps on orange cloths, plus small standing deity figurines. The walls are yellow-gold with a trident and a framed picture labelled KAILASA at upper left. No people are visible. The timestamp reads Aug. 5, 2024 1:23:39 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-05-08A photograph of a temple shrine interior. On the left a large black Nandi bull statue wears a pink flower garland, gold-coloured bead necklace with bells, and a green cloth draped over its body. Center-right a golden lotus-shaped pedestal holds a stone lingam wrapped in blue and pink cloth. At the right, a Shiva lingam with a white cap and rudraksha-style beads sits before orange and white draping. A small shrine on a blue stand holds two figurines in orange and red robes, with a yellow flower and oil lamps lit before them. Two more figurines in purple and orange stand at right, one holding a trident. Brass oil lamps, a small bowl of flowers and offerings sit on the floor. No living people are visible.2024-09-15Interior photo of a temple shrine at night, timestamped 31-Dec-2025 7:04:12 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. In the foreground, a large black stone deity murti or pillar is draped with a purple and gold brocade cloth and decorated with a yellow flower, with white ash marks visible. Behind it, a golden arch frames a black stone figure wearing a white turban, a white and silver necklace, and a white-and-red marked forehead, set before an orange drape. On the left, a golden lotus-based statue with a trident and purple turban stands on a gold pedestal. A white cloth covers a platform, with brass puja plates, lamps, flowers, kumkum and vessels arranged on the right. No physical people are visible.2025-12-31A photograph of a shrine interior with a black Shiva lingam on an orange-draped peetha, adorned with a red and pink cloth wrap, white and red flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a white-marked tripundra. The lingam sits beneath a gold-framed arch. In front, brass plates hold offerings including fruit, a conch shell, a small oil lamp, sweets and flowers, with a brass bell and a copper vessel nearby. Figurines stand to the left and right, including a standing deity figure with a trident and a figure in red and gold on a small wooden stand. A maroon cloth with gold border shows a temple, Nandi bulls and a deity motif. Signage on the wall reads KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Sep. 16, 2024 1:06:43 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-16Photograph of an indoor shrine with a black stone Shiva lingam draped in a white and multicolour cloth, wrapped with brown beaded strands and silver bead necklaces, with a red-marked forehead emblem and a blue patterned base. Gold ornaments and garlands lie around the base on a white cloth. In front stand small gold and red-clad murti figures of deities, a brown cloth printed with a temple and seated deity image, a golden kalasha-style vessel, and an oil lamp burning on a pink cloth with flowers. Gold-framed arch with carved makara motifs and an orange backdrop frame the scene. No people are visible in the shrine area.2024-07-19Interior photograph of a temple shrine with a black Shiva lingam wearing a silver-studded crown, gold necklace and pink flower garland, with a lit brass oil lamp on each side. Behind it sits a second tall black lingam with a white tripundra marking, draped in a green cloth and white cloth, wrapped with a white and red turban-like cover and rudraksha-style beads, set before a gold-framed arch with an orange backdrop. On the left are a brass pedestal and blue-and-white cloth; on the right are small figurines, brass vessels and a flower-filled bowl. A timestamp reads Sep. 15, 2024 6:51:19 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a black Shivalinga draped in a white and pink cloth crown, rudraksha beads and a teal silk wrap, with a tripundra marking and flower garland. In front stand several small figures in orange and purple garments with flower garlands, a lit oil lamp, brass plates of flowers, and a brass bowl of petals on a stepped stand. Behind are gold-framed arches, orange drapes and blue-clad deity figures. No physical people are visible in the scene. A timestamp reads Sep. 15, 2024 6:51:07 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-15Interior photo of a temple shrine lit by overhead tube lights, with a dated timestamp 31-Dec-2025 7:04:10 pm, Salem and KAILASA SALEM in the corner. In the foreground a large black stone murti with a gold-and-blue brocade cloth draped over its base and a bead and flower garland sits before a golden-framed niche with an orange cloth backdrop, where a white-and-orange turban-like cloth is wrapped on a black linga-shaped form. To the left a golden lotus pedestal holds a seated figure in a blue and purple turban and orange garments, holding a golden trident and staff. Small brass lamps, flowers, a tray of offerings and a green-robed deity figure stand on the right and centre. No people are visible.2025-12-31