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Overhead photo of a puja setup with no people visible. A large brass vessel holds a bundle of white plumeria flowers and a yellow flower, set on a brass base with a teal and orange patterned cloth draped over its rim. Below on a red cloth sit a round brass plate with a small bowl of kumkum-like powder, a green leaf, and a small cup, plus a brass oil lamp with a lit wick, an incense holder with a stick of incense, a bowl of white liquid, and a small bowl of flowers and lamps. A timestamp reads 21-Mar-2026 5:25:01 pm, Salem, KAILASA Salem.

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Photograph of a ritual setup with no people visible. On a brass pedestal stands a large brass vessel draped with a teal and orange cloth, holding two brass or gold-toned forms adorned with yellow flowers. In the foreground on a pink and gold brocade cloth sits a large brass plate holding two small stones in a bowl, a green fruit in a bowl, a small brass cup, and a brass bell at the lower left. Nearby are a lit oil lamp on a copper dish, incense sticks in a brass holder, a small copper vessel, and a metal bowl on a stem. A timestamp and location overlay reads 22-Feb-2026 7:35:48 pm Salem KAILASA Salem.2026-02-22KAILASA SALEM On March 22, 20262026-03-21 +1 copiesOverhead view of a puja setup at an ashram shrine. In the foreground, a brass tray on a red cloth holds small brass bowls of green herbs with white petals, a golden liquid, grains or salt, and a small brass cup. A brass oil lamp on a tall stem stands at right with a lit wick. Behind, a large ornate brass vessel on a brass base holds white plumeria flowers and is draped with a blue, orange and red striped cloth. At right edge, a red satin-draped figure with a gold-trimmed border and beaded garland sits on a wooden stand. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads 21-Mar-2026 8:18:50 am Salem KAILASA Salem.2026-03-21A rotated photograph of a puja setup inside a room with a red cloth-covered table. On the left, a brass thali holds small bowls containing white granules, a yellow liquid, and a mixture with grains, beside a brass vessel with a ladle and a silver-toned covered dish. A lit oil lamp flame sits at the upper left. At right, a golden metal stand with a brass base and a bowl holds an object draped in blue silk and decorated with yellow flowers, and a metal idol-like form with carved surfaces stands behind. Orange-red cloths and incense sticks lie near the base, with a pink and gold cloth at the lower right. A timestamp reads 08-Jan-2026 10:56:22 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2026-01-08A photograph of a ritual arrangement with no people present. In the upper centre, a pair of gold sandal-shaped padukas rests on a turquoise silk cloth, decorated with orange and white flowers and two small gold cups. Beside it, a magenta and gold-bordered cloth covers a brass kalasha topped with mango leaves and a coconut. Below, on a red cloth, a brass thali holds red flowers or kumkum, a yellow paste, white grains, and cut mango pieces. A small brass lamp burns, incense sticks smoke from a brass holder, and a brass bell, a small bowl and a silver-coloured tray sit nearby. Readable overlay text in the lower right reads the date and location.2025-12-18A photograph of a temple worship setup with no people visible. A large polished brass vessel on a brass pedestal stands at upper left, draped with a teal, orange and cream striped cloth and decorated with white and yellow flowers. A small brass seat or stool sits at right on a grey floor marked with a drawn yantra-like design. In the foreground, a pink and gold brocade cloth holds a round brass plate with a cooked rice offering and a small bowl of food, a small metal cup, a brass lamp with a dome-shaped lid, a tray with kumkum or turmeric, a small dish with a stick of incense, and a metal bowl of dark liquid. The bottom of the image shows a dark area. A timestamp and text reading KAILASA SALEM and Salem appear at lower right, indicating an ongoing worship service with a naivedyam offering.2026-02-06Overhead photo of a puja table set before a gilded pedestal holding a pair of golden sandal-shaped padukas wrapped in a turquoise silk cloth with tassels and scattered yellow flowers. In the foreground on a red cloth are a brass handbell, a brass plate with a bowl of white rice and a bowl of cooked food, a small oil lamp burning, a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers, a brass incense holder with smoke and marigold petals, and small cups with betel nuts. Matchboxes and a red-wrapped pot sit nearby. A timestamp reads 31-Dec-2025 11:00:41 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2025-12-31A photograph of a puja setup with no people present. A large brass vessel draped in teal silk with fringed edges sits on an ornately engraved brass base, decorated with orange marigolds, white frangipani flowers and small brass finials. To the right, a deity murti wrapped in a maroon and gold-bordered cloth stands on a wooden stand. In the foreground, a red cloth covers a table holding a brass bell with a handle, a round brass thali with a small bowl and two containers of grains and pulses, an incense stick burning in a brass dish with a flower, a lit oil lamp in a tall brass stand, a small lit lamp with a white flower, and a small spoon with a dish of kumkum or vibhuti. A timestamp reads 22-Dec-2025 8:21:43 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-22Ritual worship setup in a temple with no people visible. On a golden pedestal sits a large brass vessel draped with a teal and orange cloth and filled with white flowers and small gold-toned items, a kalasha-style offering. To the right, a smaller kalasha wrapped in magenta and gold fabric is decorated with white flowers, leaves and beaded ornaments. In front, on a magenta and gold brocade cloth, a brass plate holds bananas, a small bowl of dark liquid and a small cup, beside an oil lamp burning, a silver bell and a brass dish with flower petals. A timestamp reads 07-Feb-2026 8:21:10 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-07A photo of a temple puja setup with no people visible. In the center, a brass plate holds a small brass lamp, a bowl, a cup and a small dish with offerings, set on a red cloth. Beside it is a silver handbell and a brass lid, and a brass dish holds burning incense sticks with smoke rising. Behind, a gilded pedestal or peetha is draped with a turquoise cloth with fringe, and a pair of gold deity feet or padukas rests in a bed of white flowers, with orange and green offerings. Other brass vessels and a silver vessel with an orange cloth sit on the side shelves. A timestamp reads 13/12/25 17:19 and a yellow caption reads kailasa salem.2025-12-13A photograph of an unoccupied ritual setup on a temple altar. At the centre sits a gilded metal pedestal draped with a teal silk cloth with tasselled fringe, holding a pair of gold sandal-shaped footwear with flower garlands of orange marigolds and small brass lamps. In the foreground a red cloth covers a table with a brass thali holding a bowl of white grain or rice, a bowl of yellow-green preparation, a small brass cup, and a flaming oil lamp on a brass plate with marigold petals. Incense sticks burn in a brass dish with petals, and a brass lamp stand and bell are nearby. A maroon and gold draped kalasha with a leaf topping stands to the right, and a gold throne-like backdrop is behind. No people are visible.2025-12-21A photograph of a temple ritual setup with no people visible. In the centre foreground, a polished brass plate holds a small bowl of dark seeds or grains, a bowl of reddish-brown material, a small dish of oil and a plate of flat offerings, all on a red cloth. Nearby, a brass bell with a handle, a small brass dish with a lit oil lamp surrounded by white flowers, and several brass plates sit on the cloth. In the upper background, a large gold-coloured brass vessel is draped with teal silk fringed with tassels and filled with orange marigolds, white flowers and small sweets. To the right, a kalasha-style pot wrapped in magenta cloth with a gold border and topped with mango leaves stands on a wooden stand. A timestamp reads 18-Dec-2025 8:02:03 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-18