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A photograph of a ritual table set for puja with no people visible. In the centre, a shiva lingam-style form wrapped with a golden hooded serpent (naga) and garlanded with yellow marigolds sits between two dressed deity murtis in orange and red silk; a standing figure in ornate red garments and gold jewellery stands on the left. A large brass plate holds yellow flowers, green leaves and offerings including kumkum and fruit, with a brass bell and a small oil lamp burning in the foreground. A brass tray with a lit lamp, flowers and bowls of dark sacred balls sits to the right. Behind, a maroon velvet cloth with gold embroidery covers an altar. Timestamp reads 09-Jan-2026 7:43:23 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.

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A photograph of an indoor shrine arranged for worship with no people visible. Central on a magenta silk cloth stands a gold-toned cobra-hooded figure with a silver necklace, flanked by two small red-robed metal figures wearing beaded jewellery and dark headdresses. Small brass lamps with lit wicks sit before them, with yellow and orange flowers and white petals scattered around. In the foreground a large brass tray holds marigolds, chrysanthemum-like blossoms and white flower petals, alongside brass bowls of offerings and a small lit lamp. A golden deity murti stands at right, and a lit lamp is visible at the lower edge. A timestamp overlay reads 06-Jan-2026 6:19:30 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-06KAILASA SALEM On Jan 11 20262026-01-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of a puja altar with brass and gold-toned ritual objects and no people visible. Two standing metal deity murtis in blue and gold brocade garments and jeweled headdresses flank a central golden yoni-shaped base decorated with red hibiscus flowers and a jeweled ornament. A large brass plate holds two small brass vessels garlanded with orange marigolds. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a brass pot, shells, a kalasha-style vessel, marigold offerings and green leaves are arranged on the altar. A red-and-gold cloth hangs on the right. A digital timestamp and the label KAILASA SALEM appear in the lower right corner.2025-12-24A photograph of a ritual table arrangement inside a temple-style hall, with no people visible. Centre stage on a green and pink cloth sit three figurines dressed in yellow garments with gold jewellery and flower garlands, their hair tied up in dark headdresses. A brass plate holds a pair of golden sandals decorated with white and pink flowers and small figures. 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Three metal murti figures stand on a white cloth: a green-skirted female figure on the left, a central gold-hooded cobra-headed figure with a pink skirt and jewelled collar, and a female figure in a maroon sari with a dark turban-like headdress on the right, all decorated with marigold garlands. In front, a large brass plate holds marigolds and small brass lamps, with lit oil lamps on each side. Brass vessels, a bell, a conch shell, bowls of turmeric and a spoon sit on a wooden altar, and smoke rises in the room. A timestamp reads 22-Dec-2025 5:34:42 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-22A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a floor with no people present. Brass plates hold flowers, betel-like leaves, a conch shell, rudraksha-like beads, a small brass bell, a copper cup with a spoon, turmeric and kumkum in small bowls, and gold jewellery on an orange cloth. Several brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand nearby. Behind them on a green cloth are two standing figures in orange garments with flower decorations and a central deity murti or linga adorned with a pink and orange flower garland and a golden face. A maroon cloth with golden bull and temple motifs hangs at right. A timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:50:46 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Index number: 51.2025-02-15Photograph of a ritual display indoors at KAILASA Salem, with no living people visible. In the foreground, a brass tray holds white and yellow flowers, and a brass bell sits on a blue cloth. Central on a blue and gold cloth stand small figurines: a male figure with a red turban, white dhoti, rudraksha-style beads and a trident, and a female figure in a white sari with a black braid and gold jewellery. Between them is a gold-plated kalasha-shaped object wrapped in white cloth, topped with a red hibiscus flower and a silver necklace. Lit oil lamps sit on brass plates with flowers. Behind, a large dark deity murti in green drapery with flower garlands stands before an orange and gold backdrop, with a brass lamp stand nearby.2026-01-15 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a devotional altar arrangement with no people present. Three murti figures stand on a magenta cloth: a small seated figure on the left and two standing figures on the right, one in a dark blue patterned dress with flower garlands and gold necklaces. A gold-coloured Shiva lingam with a serpent hood sits in the centre with red and pink flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps with lit wicks and yellow flowers. In the foreground, a brass tray holds marigold-type flowers, white jasmine strands and red roses, and small brass bowls hold dates, nuts, raisins, chickpeas, dried fruit and limes, with a lit oil lamp beside them. A timestamp reads 06-Jan-2026 6:52:46 am Salem and the caption KAILASA SALEM appears in the corner.2026-01-06Ritual puja setup on an orange cloth with brass trays, a bell, a copper pot with a spoon, kumkum in a small cup, dark Shiva lingams on a plate, a conch, flowers and oil lamps. Behind it, a table with a blue cloth holds three figures: a central deity murti garlanded with white flowers and beads, flanked by two standing figures in green and teal robes with red garlands and tall ornate headdresses. Timestamp reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:02 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-08-25Indoor shrine arrangement with no people present. Two standing figurines of a deity pair in pink and red garments with garlands and decorated turbans flank a central seated figure with pearl necklaces on a blue cloth-covered altar. Brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, orange cloths hold brass plates with a silver lamp, conch shell, flowers, kumkum and vibhuti, a copper vessel with a spoon, a bell, and folded white cloth, consistent with puja offerings. A timestamp in the lower right reads Jul. 25, 2024 12:14:53 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-25