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Three decorated murtis arranged on a blue cloth before a golden backdrop: on the left a bearded male figure with a brown turban, trident and gold-and-gem jewellery in green dress; in the centre a golden shivalinga-like form with a cobra hood and jewelled necklace and a large gem-studded ornament at its base; on the right a female figure with a black braided hair and a flower in green sari with jewellery. Yellow marigold garlands are placed around the figures. A timestamp reads 17-Jan-2026 2:04:40 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. These are statues, not people.

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Photo of a ritual alankaram display on a blue cloth with three golden-brass oil lamps (deepams) lit at the front. Centre is a golden metal kalasha-like sacred vessel adorned with a jewelled silver-and-gem necklace, a gem-studded ornament placed before it, and yellow marigold garlands. Flanking it are two standing deity murtis (figures) in green silk garments with gold border: the left figure holds a trident (trishul) and wears a maroon headdress, jewelled necklaces and garlands; the right figure, a female deity form, wears gold bangles, a large gold pendant, and has a long braid and dark headdress. Small brass plates with marigold flowers sit in front. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads 17-Jan-2026 8:29:32 pm, Salem.2026-01-17A photograph of a ritual display on a blue silk cloth with a gold embroidered border. Two standing deity figures in green draped garments flank a golden shivalinga-style base wrapped in a green pleated skirt. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold headdress; the figure on the right has a tall black braided topknot with silver bands, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a yellow flower. The central lingam-like form is adorned with a jewelled necklace and a large jewelled plate, with yellow marigold garlands. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks and a brass plate with flowers sit in front. Overlay text reads 17-Jan-2026 8:29:29 pm, Salem and KAILASA SALEM. No living people are visible.2026-01-17Photograph of three small decorated figures placed on a green cloth in a temple-style room. Two standing figures flank a central cobra-hooded seat or pedestal. The left figure wears a maroon turban, a layered gold and jewelled necklace and a green patterned silk garment, and holds a hand raised in a gesture. The right figure wears a black cap with decorative ornaments, bangles, a red flower garland and green silk clothing. The central form has a golden seven-hooded cobra canopy with silver-toned ornaments, red flowers on a gold base and a jewelled medallion. Marigold and plumeria flowers lie around the base. Behind them stand a dark statue draped in orange and white cloth, brass oil lamps and a lamp stand on a gold platform. Timestamp overlay reads 08-Mar-2026 8:44:19 am Salem KAILASA Salem.2026-03-08A photograph of three decorated murti figures on a green cloth in an indoor temple setting, with a timestamp reading 08-Mar-2026 8:44:15 am Salem KAILASA Salem. The two outer figures are standing metal or painted-deity figures dressed in green silk saris with gold and jewelled necklaces, one with a red-and-gold headdress and one with a tall black crown. The central figure is a cobra-hooded metal form with a gold base, garlanded with red flowers and white flowers, wearing a jewelled green garment. Frangipani blossoms lie around the bases. Brass oil lamps and a gold-coloured wall are visible behind. No physical people are shown.2026-03-08Three gilded and dressed murti statues stand on a pink cloth at a shrine, with yellow and orange flowers placed around them. The statue on the left wears a purple and gold sari, flower garland and necklaces with a red tilak on the forehead. The central figure is a golden linga-like form with a hooded serpent canopy, draped in purple cloth with gold ornaments. The statue on the right has a tall black hair bun with silver ornaments, a long braid, purple and gold sari and a bracelet. A brass plate in front holds flowers and offerings. Behind them are an orange cloth, a gilded pillar and a deity figure in green and gold. Date stamp reads 02-Jan-2026 10:24:39 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-02A photograph of three gilded deity murti figures on a pink cloth-covered altar at a night-time shrine. The murtis are dressed in royal blue garments with gold-bordered sashes and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with red tilak marks on their foreheads. The left figure raises one hand in blessing; the centre figure is a gilded cobra-hooded murti with a golden kalasha-shaped vessel holding offerings, decorated with a gold chain; the right figure holds a small vessel and wears a black crown with silver ornaments and a long braid. Behind them stand an oil lamp, a brass bell, an orange cloth and a gilded arch. The timestamp reads 02-Jan-2026 10:24:19 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-02Photo of a ritual display on a green cloth: two dolls or figurines in green silk garments with gold jewellery and flowers stand either side of a golden shivalinga-style object wrapped in a serpent-like form and adorned with beaded garlands and a jewelled ornament. A heap of pink and yellow plumeria flowers lies in front, and a brass lamp with a flame and a gold crown-like ornament sit to the right. A timestamp overlay reads 25-Feb-2026 10:57:59 am, Salem, KAILASA Salem. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues or dolls.2026-02-25A photograph of three decorated murti figures arranged on a magenta cloth in a temple setting. On the left, a small female figure with a gold-tone face wears a blue and gold silk sari, a layered beaded necklace and bangles, holding a yellow flower. In the centre, a golden serpent-hooded deity murti with a coiled base wears a blue silk skirt, a jewelled necklace and a bejewelled gold-and-blue ornament at the base. On the right, a taller female figure wears a blue and gold sari, a black hair bun adorned with rhinestones, a long braid, gold pendants and bangles, holding a yellow flower. White flower petals and yellow marigolds lie on the cloth. Behind them stand golden temple decorations, an orange cloth and a dark elephant-form figure. A timestamp reads 10-Feb-2026 8:42:51 am, Salem, KAILASA SALE.2026-02-10A photograph of three decorated murti figures arranged on a magenta cloth at a temple shrine, with a golden wall and orange drape behind them. The figure on the left is a female murti with a red-brown hair bun, white face, and a white garland with gold ornaments, holding a flower in her hands. In the centre is a cobra-hooded linga-style murti wrapped in blue and gold silk, with a gold snake hood, silver beads and a jewelled ornament, topped with a yellow flower. On the right stands a male murti in blue silk with gold ornaments, a tall black turban with silver tassels, a yellow flower tucked at the head, and a long black braid decorated with silver. Yellow marigolds and white petals lie scattered on the cloth.2026-02-10Three golden murti figures in a temple hall stand on pedestals before a backdrop of other figures. The left figure is a small golden deity wearing a red and gold dhoti-style garment, beaded necklaces and a red-tilak forehead mark. The centre is a golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood-shaped crest, draped in a maroon silk cloth with gold border, a jeweled ornament hanging from it and a marigold placed inside. The right figure is a golden goddess murti in a maroon sari with gold border, wearing a tall black and white jeweled crown, gold necklaces and bangles, holding a small object in one hand. Marigold petals and flowers lie on the floor and a yellow-and-orange floral decoration sits near the bases. A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 8:39:07 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-21A photograph of three decorated murti figures on a blue cloth-covered altar at an indoor temple setting with gold-coloured panels behind. The figure on the left is a male deity holding a gold trident, wearing a maroon and gold headdress, purple garment and red garland. The centre figure is a gold linga-type form with a gold hood, purple cloth and a red flower, flanked by orange marigolds. The figure on the right is a female murti in a purple silk sari with gold border, dark hair bun with silver ornaments, and a gold necklace. Lit oil lamps sit in front, with white flower petals and orange marigolds scattered on the cloth and brass plates. A timestamp reads 14-Jan-2026 10:36:29 am Salem and KAILASA SALEM appears in the corner.2026-01-14A photograph of a temple alankaram arrangement on a blue cloth-covered altar. Three figures stand or sit together: on the left, a standing male deity murti with a red headdress, trident and gold ornaments wearing an orange dhoti and a garland; in the centre, a Shiva lingam wrapped in an orange cloth with a gold snake hood and jewelled necklace; on the right, a female deity murti with a black bun, gold jewellery and an orange sari with gold border holding a white flower. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks and plates of white flowers sit in front. A gold wall and orange cloth form the background, and the photo carries a timestamp of 16-Jan-2026 9:46:59 am Salem KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-16