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A woman in orange-red sannyasi-style robes and an orange-red head wrap stands on the right, holding a golden aarti plate with lit wicks toward a gilded deity murti seated on the left. The murti wears a red turban and a silver-and-black embroidered garment with a gold-toned body. Behind them are a tall gold-railed staircase, a golden kalasha-topped lamp stand, and a gilded peetha. The overlay text reads Arudra Darshan Mandakpadi, showing an aarti offering in progress.

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A photograph inside a temple with a large gilded deity murti seated on a lion-mount at left, adorned with layered gold necklaces and garlands. In front stands a gilded statue of a figure with hands joined in prayer, wearing a maroon turban and an ornate jewelled collar. At right, a living woman in an orange-red headwrap and orange-red shawl with rudraksha beads holds a lit oil lamp on a tray and offers it at the gilded deity. A gilded staircase with brass railings rises behind, and a brass oil lamp stand and a gold kalasha-style vessel sit on the floor.A woman in saffron-orange sannyasi-style clothing and an orange head wrap holds a lit oil lamp with several flames toward a large gilded deity murti seated on a lion-like mount. Gold statues with ornate jewelled necklaces and a golden peetha backdrop fill the frame, along with a gold railing staircase and a small brass lamp stand. A gilded figure in a maroon turban and jewelled garland sits beside her. The setting appears to be a temple interior with exposed wiring and a framed picture on the wall.A standing person in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, seen from behind, reaches up to touch a golden seated figure on an ornate golden throne. The seated golden figure wears a red turban, a jewelled golden necklace and red-brown draped cloth, with a golden lion at its base. Beside it stands a golden figure in a red-and-white striped crown with a golden necklace. A golden staircase with railings rises behind. Timestamp overlay reads 30 Dec 2025 6:32:00 pm, Mandakpadi offering.A woman in saffron-orange sari and matching headwrap stands beside a gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a golden halo and ornate jewelled breastplate. She holds a lit brass oil lamp with several flames in both hands, offering it toward the figure, with a rudraksha-style mala around her neck and dark bangles on her wrist. Behind her are golden railings and a staircase. Bottom-right caption reads 'Mandakpadi offering' with a date stamp of 30 Dec 2025 6:32:33 pm and hashtags.A photograph inside a temple hall of a young boy in a red-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, standing in front of a golden ornate throne with a gilded deity murti seated on top and a second golden figure seated below. The seated golden figure wears a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, layered pearl and bead necklaces, a bangle set and a maroon garment. In front of it, the boy holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, a small brass cup and a bell-shaped vessel, appearing to offer it. Gilded carved pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people, so the only physical person is the boy. a person is not visibly present as a living person; the golden figures are statues.2024-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall showing a devotee in a sleeveless orange-red garment with white ash marks on the arm and a red rudraksha-style bead necklace, offering an aarti lamp on a brass plate before a golden statue. The seated golden murti wears a maroon cap, a silver-embroidered maroon garment, a pink flower garland and a green leaf sprig, and sits on an ornate gilded throne. Behind it stands a taller golden deity murti with a maroon turban, blue-and-white striped sashes and jewelled ornaments. Gilded pillars, a lion figure at the lower right and a staircase in the background complete the scene.2025-01-02A young boy in a maroon robe with white sacred markings on his upper arm stands at left, holding a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, bananas and offerings, presenting it before a golden statue. The seated deity murti, dressed in maroon cloth, wears layered pearl and bead necklaces and bangles, and sits before a large ornate golden arched throne. Above, a gilded standing figure in a maroon turban and jewelled garland stands on a golden pedestal with decorated pillars. Gilded furniture and stacked poles are visible at right.2024-10-26A photograph inside a temple hall showing a gilded deity murti on a golden throne-like seat beneath a golden canopy, wearing a red-and-white striped turban and a jewelled necklace, with a golden lion-like vahana at its base. In front, a seated golden statue in a red turban and red cloth wears a layered ornamental necklace. On the right, a standing person in a red-orange robe and red turban raises an index finger toward the statues. Golden railings and a staircase are visible in the background. A blue timestamp reads 30 Dec 2025 6:32:21 pm, Mandakpadi offering, #Kailasa Madurai, #LunchFull.A young boy in a rust-orange cloth stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray with a lit oil lamp and a small brass vessel while offering arati before a seated statue. The seated figure is a golden-bodied murti wearing a maroon head wrap, layered silver and jewelled necklaces and bangles, seated on an ornate gold throne with arched carved backrest. Behind it a larger gold deity murti holds a trident-like staff and sits beneath a golden canopy, flanked by gold pillars with carved relief. The setting is an indoor shrine room with a staircase and shelves at the edges.2024-10-27March 03 20202020-03-03Inside a shrine room with gold-framed niches and beige walls, a standing ascetic in an orange-red turban and orange cloth holds a small flame near the head of a golden seated statue. The statue wears a maroon garment, layered beaded necklaces and a flower garland, and sits on a blue cushion with a gold lion-armrest throne. Behind it stands a golden deity murti wearing a tall crown and garlands, flanked by gold thrones. At right a smaller orange-robed figure is seated beside a brass oil lamp, and a sign reads KAILASA KASHI BHARATH. Petals are scattered on the floor. Timestamp reads 29-Dec-2025 7:08:48 am.2025-12-29Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large gilded deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy arch and multiple arms. The figure wears a maroon turban, layered jewelled necklaces and a patterned sash. In front, a bare-backed priest in a red-bordered dhoti stands at left holding a brass tray with a lit oil lamp and a bowl. Another smaller statue in maroon and beaded pearl necklaces sits at lower centre beside the throne. Stairs with brass railings and stacked brass vessels are visible at right. The people shown are a priest and a devotee, with statues not counted as physical people.2024-11-28