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Indoor shrine at night lit by an oil lamp in the foreground. A dark Shiva lingam with a red cloth draped over it sits on a gold pedestal in the center, flanked by two standing deity murtis in red and gold garments with jewelled ornaments. Brass ritual items on a white cloth include a bell, a trident, a kalasha-style pot, a plate with kumkum and haldi, and a covered stainless steel vessel holding yellow-filled cups. Behind the altar, framed black-and-white portraits hang above gold-framed arches and draped fabrics in blue, purple and magenta. A sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. No people are visible.

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Indoor photo of a shrine with a black Shivalinga draped in a dark red cloth and a gold-trimmed backdrop, set in an ornate gilded niche. Two small figures in red and orange garments, one with a dark braid, flank the linga, with a seated red-clad figure in front. A small sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. In the foreground on a white cloth are brass and gold plates, a kalasha-style vessel, a conch shell, a bell, bowls of food and a lit oil lamp, with another lamp and an incense stick at lower right. Purple and magenta drapes hang at the sides. A timestamp reads 05-Jul-2024 20:35:03. No people are visible.2024-04-07Photo of a shrine room at KAILASA Thiruchengode, Erode, with a black shivalinga topped by a red cloth and set within a brown rope-like arch, draped in red fabric on a golden base. Two smaller deity murti flank it, one in red and one in gold-trimmed clothing with necklaces. Behind, framed black-and-white portraits hang above gold-framed arches, with teal and magenta draped fabrics at the sides. A small oil lamp burns on a brass plate in front, and brass vessels, a conch, a bell, a plate of flowers, and bowls of kumkum and turmeric sit on a woven mat. A steel tray of yellow flower-filled cups and a covered vessel rest on an orange cloth, consistent with a nivedyam offering. A white sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. A timestamp reads 25-Jun-2024 12:56:48.2024-06-25Interior shrine photograph showing a dark Shivalinga draped in red cloth and framed by a brown beaded mala-like band, seated before a red-draped backdrop with gold pillars. Two smaller standing deity figures in red and gold attire flank a red-wrapped kalasha or offering pot in front. A small lit oil lamp sits on a gold tray to the left. Before the shrine, a brass and steel offering setup on a cloth holds a conch shell, bell, brass vessels, a steel lidded tray with orange sweets, small bowls of flowers and kumkum, and a lit oil lamp, consistent with nivedyam preparations. A printed sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. Framed black-and-white portraits hang at the top, and draped figures in teal and magenta sarees stand at the edges. A timestamp reads 25-Jun-2024 10:09:50. No people are visible.2024-06-25Photograph of a shrine inside a temple, showing a black Shiva lingam wearing a red cloth and a beaded brown garland-shaped crown, set in front of a gold-framed niche. Flanking it are two standing figures with red-and-gold dress and jewelry, and a small red-clad figure seated in front. Left and right are tall painted figures in teal and magenta-purple robes, and a trident leans at the left. In the foreground, brass vessels, a conch shell, a bell, a plate of kumkum and vibhuti, a small camphor or oil lamp burning on a copper dish, and steel plates of yellow flower petals sit on a cream cloth. A sign reads 'KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE'. No people are visible. Timestamp 30-Jun-2024 13:09:02 at lower right.2024-06-30A photograph of a shrine interior showing a black Shiva lingam dressed in red cloth with a brown beaded garland and a red cloth crown-like covering, seated centrally behind a small red-clad figure of a deity murti and two smaller red-clad figures with decorated headpieces on either side. Ritual items are arranged on a gold-patterned cloth in front: a lit oil lamp on a brass plate, a white conch shell, a brass bell, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a brass plate with a red kumkum-like powder and flowers, and a steel plate with small cups for offerings. Gilded arches frame the shrine, and deity statues in pink and purple garments with gold ornaments stand at the sides. A white sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. No people are visible.2024-04-07Photograph of a gilded shrine niche at night, lit by an oil lamp in the foreground. Three dark-faced murti figures sit in the niche: the left figure wears a teal garment, a jeweled necklace and a turban and holds a trident, a small placard reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU, the centre figure is draped in red and orange cloth beneath a red cap, and the right figure wears a magenta garment with jeweled collar and a headdress. Three framed black-and-white portraits hang above in the back, with a red cloth draped across the top of the frame. Brass vessels, a bell, a kalasha-style pot, small plates of offerings and a brass lamp are laid on a cloth in front. No living people are visible. Timestamp reads 25-Jun-2024 21:29:22.2024-06-25Photograph of a shrine and puja setup with a black Shiva lingam wearing a grey-blue cloth and a rudraksha-style garland, flanked by two small metal deity figures of a goddess and a consort in red and blue garments. A sign reading KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE stands on the left, and a small copper oil lamp burns in front. Before the shrine sit a golden pair of padukas on a red plate, a brass bell, brass plates with flowers, a conch shell, a banana leaf holding a mound of food offering, and brass vessels arranged on a green and gold cloth over striped floor mats. Large painted figures in red garments flank the shrine. A timestamp reads 04-Aug-2024 08:07:13.2024-04-08Photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-arched alcove framing black stone deity murtis on either side. The left murti wears a teal sari-like garment, a turban and a trident, and the right murti wears a magenta garment with a crown and jewelled necklaces. Between them a central shivalinga draped in red cloth sits on a throne-like base, with smaller figures and a lamp in front. Three black-and-white portrait photographs hang on the wall above, showing a turbaned man, a bearded man with a rudraksha mala, and a woman. Brass plates, a kalasha, a lamp and flower offerings are arranged on a cloth in the foreground, indicating puja and nivedyam. A printed sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. No physical people are visible.2024-06-25Photograph of an empty shrine room with a gold-painted backdrop and arched alcoves. Two dark-skinned murti figures flank the centre: on the left a standing figure in teal robes with a trident and turban, on the right a seated figure in maroon robes with a patterned collar. The central altar holds a red-draped sacred stone or lingam-like form under a red canopy, with smaller red-clothed figures beside it. Three framed black-and-white portraits hang above, showing seated and standing men in traditional dress. A small oil lamp burns on the floor, with brass bells, plates, a kalasha-style vessel, a bowl of vermilion and flower petals arranged for puja, and a steel tray of offerings in the foreground. A timestamp reads 25-Jun-2024 12:56:12. No people are visible.2024-06-25A dim indoor photograph of a shrine with a flame burning in the left foreground. Behind it stand small deity murtis dressed in red and orange cloth, with a red-and-gold draped cloth and a sparkling decorated object. A white sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU. In the foreground on a white cloth sit brass and gold plates holding offerings, a brass bell, a small brass pot and a kumkum dish, and on a yellow cloth below are a steel plate with yellow sweets, a brass bowl, a small lamp and a brass plate. No people are visible.2024-06-30Photograph of a golden-walled shrine with a central black Shiva lingam draped in red cloth and a red-and-gold crown-like cover, flanked by two standing black deity murtis in gilded arched niches: left a figure in teal robes with a trident and white beaded garland, right a seated figure in magenta robes with a large jewelled necklace. Three framed black-and-white portraits hang above the shrine. Smaller red-clad figures stand before the lingam. In front, a brass oil lamp burns, a conch shell, a bell, brass pots, small plates of food offerings, and a tray with a metal cover sit on a cloth-covered table, indicating nivedyam offerings. A printed sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODE. No physical people are visible.2024-06-22Photograph of a temple shrine with two deity murti on gold-trimmed altars framed by marigold garlands. On the left, a dark stone murti in a red and gold garment with a pink turban and a beaded necklace sits before a tray of yellow flowers on a green cloth. On the right, a dark murti with a multi-headed hooded crown is draped in blue and gold cloth, flanked by two smaller red-clad figures. Behind them hang three framed black-and-white photographs, and a trident leans against the wall. A handwritten sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a small lit lamp in a dish, a conch shell, a steel vessel and a brass plate. A standing cardboard-style cutout of a smiling man in saffron robes with a red and white garland appears at the left edge.2024-08-09