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A photograph of ritual offerings laid on an orange cloth on a stone platform in a temple. On the left is a garland of yellow and white flowers mixed with red roses. Behind it are packets of snacks and a folded cloth bag. In the centre are a purple packet of ring-shaped sweets, then pink plastic bags holding red roses on the right and orange marigold-type flowers in front. A bag of yellow chrysanthemum-like flowers sits at the top right. Floor kolam designs are visible at the top left, and a dark stone structure sits at the top right. A timestamp reads 17-Jan-2026 5:08:12 pm, Salem, with the caption KAILASA SALEM.

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A photograph of flowers spread on white cloths over a concrete floor. Large heaps of yellow marigold-type blossoms fill the centre, with white jasmine-like flowers in loose strands at the top, and a small pile of orange and red rose petals and buds at the left, beside a cluster of green leaves. A timestamp in the corner reads 10-Jan-2026 7:54:16 pm, Salem. No people are visible.2026-01-10A photograph of a large heap of loose cut flowers spread on a cream cloth on the floor: yellow and cream chrysanthemums, deep purple asters, red roses and a few orange blooms, with a pair of yellow-handled scissors at the lower left. A timestamp overlay reads 04-Feb-2026 11:08:42 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM, making mala for mandagapadi. No people are visible; the flowers are being sorted for garland making.2026-02-04A round woven bamboo basket holds a flower offering arranged in a ring on a wooden table. 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In the foreground a large gold tray holds a heap of white jasmine buds, pink and mauve chrysanthemums and red roses, with two small gold vessels among the flowers. Behind it on a pink cloth stands a small brass lamp with a yellow flower beside it, a gold naga-hooded metal cover, and a standing deity murti wearing a blue garment and gold necklaces, garlanded with pink and white flowers. Dates sit on brass plates at the right edge. A dark stone statue in green and orange drapery stands on a gold pedestal at the upper left. A timestamp reads 06-Jan-2026 6:52:57 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-06A photograph of baskets of flower garlands on a wooden surface outdoors, with a paved cobblestone ground behind. The main basket holds white jasmine strands, red roses, yellow marigolds, and green foliage such as feathery leaves and sprigs. A second basket at left holds white flowers and folded orange cloth with a white and blue band. Folded silk cloth in green, gold, yellow and red sits at right. A blue timestamp overlay reads 3 Jan 2026 7:48:49 am, Arudra Darshan Mandakpadi, 8 , ₹100 Garlands, #Kailasa Madurai. No people are visible.A photograph of offerings arranged on a woven straw mat in front of an orange silk backdrop with a gold zari border and small red motifs. On the left, a steel plate holds apples, oranges and pomegranates. Next are garlands of white daisy-like flowers, red and pink blooms and green leaves, followed by a plate of white jasmine-type flowers with dark red roses. Further right, steel plates hold pink-and-white sweets and round white sweet balls, and a plate of yellow-orange savoury snack. The arrangement suggests puja offerings; no people are visible.Close photo of a large brass tray heaped with fresh flower garlands for temple offering. Yellow and white chrysanthemums, purple chrysanthemums and red roses are piled together, with a pink-tinged bloom at the lower left. 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