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Photograph inside a shrine: a dark-skinned deity murti seated on a golden throne within a gilded arch, draped with an orange-and-gold cloth backdrop and garlanded with yellow, white and orange flower strands and a rudraksha-style mala. A white cloth wraps the murti's lower body. Flanking smaller golden-backed shrines hold garlanded figures, one in a blue robe and one with a silver-and-gold necklace, with a brass bell, small metal vessels and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate in the foreground. On the left edge, a person in saffron/orange robes with dark hair and a beaded mala is partly visible, close to the camera. A small sign on the shrine reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM. Timestamp reads 03-May-2025.

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A photograph inside a shrine with a golden arched canopy and a red-orange draped backdrop. A dark murti of a standing deity stands centrally, garlanded with white flowers, yellow and orange marigold strands, and wearing a silver-and-white breastplate and a white dhoti-like cloth. Smaller murtis in blue garments and orange-white garlands flank it on golden pedestals. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at lower right. In the foreground at left, a person with a dark complexion, rudraksha-type beads, a bell-studded gold waist ornament and an orange garment is close to the camera, showing a gold armlet. A sign partly visible reads KAILASA and RAJAPALAYAM. Timestamp in bottom right reads 03-May-2025.2025-02-05Photograph of an indoor shrine with a large dark stone murti of a standing figure in a white dhoti and silver chest ornament, garlanded with white and marigold flower garlands and a yellow garland, set before an orange and gold-patterned backdrop within a gilded arch. Two smaller golden-framed figures in blue and red-orange garlands flank the central figure, a brass bell and plate sit on the left, a brass bowl of flowers on the right, and a lit oil lamp in a brass tray glows in the foreground. A sign reads KAILASA Rajapalayam Bharat. Timestamp overlay reads 05-May-2025 4:54:19 AM, Unnamed Road, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-05A selfie-style photo taken inside a temple shrine. In the foreground on the left, a person with a shaved-looking head and forehead marks wears an orange-red garment with a gold border, long rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments. Behind them is a gilded arched shrine framing a dark stone deity murti decorated with a silver chest piece, white and orange garlands, and a yellow garland draped across the arch. Orange patterned cloth backs the shrine, and a small sign reads partially as 'AILASA' and 'APALAYAM'. Brass ritual vessels and a kalasha-like object sit on the altar, with flowers in the lower right. A timestamp reads 02-May-2025 4:48:37 AM with the location Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-05A photograph taken inside a shrine with a golden arched niche and a red-orange backdrop. In the centre stands a dark-faced deity murti adorned with a silver chest ornament, a pearl-like necklace and white garlands, with a yellow garland draped over an arch above it. In front sits a golden stand with flower garlands and a small golden plate of offerings. At the left edge a close-up figure with a forehead marking, a rudraksha mala and an orange-saffron robe appears, partially cropped. A small plaque reading KAILASA is fixed in the niche. Timestamp overlay reads 02-May-2025 4:49:01 AM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-05A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like room with white wall tiles and a gold-framed arched niche. At the centre stands a tall deity murti, dark-faced with a red turban and a silver chest ornament, draped in a blue cloth and garlanded with yellow, white and orange flower strings. Smaller deity figures flank it, one on the left wearing a red headdress and green garment, one on the right in a red cloth with a pearl-style necklace, each garlanded in orange and white flowers. In front sit a green cloth with a flower garland and brass pots, a brass bell, a copper vessel, and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate. A timestamp reads 09-Jun-2025 4:49:53 AM. No people are visible.2025-08-06A shrine photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in a gilded arch decorated with white and yellow marigold garlands and a white cloth draped over its shoulders. The murti has a silver chest ornament and a tilak mark. In front, two smaller figures in blue garments with orange and white garlands sit on gilded chairs, and a gilded plate holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. A small ornamented kalasha or offering vessel sits between them, wrapped in a blue cloth with flower garlands. A red-and-gold drape hangs behind the altar and a sign reads Kailasa. The room has white walls with hanging bell-like decorations. A timestamp overlay reads 04-May-2025 and the location Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-03-05Interior shrine photograph of a gilded niche framed by ornate gold arch and carved doors. Centre shows a dark black stone lingam with horizontal tripundra markings, draped with white and yellow garlands and a red-orange cloth backdrop, with a crown-like headpiece on a tall figure above it. Two smaller dark deity figures flank the central altar, each adorned with red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments. Brass lamps and a brass plate with offerings sit in front. A small yellow placard reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM. Timestamp overlay in the lower right reads 17-May-2025 4:51:10 AM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. The left edge shows part of a person's head and orange clothing; no other people are clearly visible.2025-05-17Photograph of a decorated shrine with a large black stone deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne, draped in a white cloth and garlanded with white and yellow-orange flower garlands. A red curtain backs the shrine. Two smaller deity figures with blue garments and orange-white garlands flank the throne, and a small silver-decorated figure sits in front. A brass oil lamp with a visible flame burns at the lower left. A small placard reading KAILASA and RAJAPALAYAM hangs on the shrine. The photo carries a timestamp overlay reading 03-May-2025 and a Tamil Nadu location caption, which do not match the page's date. No people are visible.2025-02-05Interior shrine photograph of a golden arched niche holding a large dark stone deity murti draped in white and orange-yellow garlands, with a red and gold cloth backdrop. Smaller figures flank the altar: a deity murti on the left with a white crown and red-and-white garland, and a figure on the right in an orange robe with a crown and white-and-orange garland. A brass bell, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks and a brass bowl of white flowers sit on a gold-coloured platform in front. A sign reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM BHARAT. No people are visible.2025-08-05A photograph taken inside a shrine with a gold-framed niche and an orange-red draped backdrop. A central deity murti, dressed in white and dark cloth with a silver face and white and marigold garlands, sits on a gold pedestal, and a small placard reads KAILASA. In the foreground on the left, a person with a bare head and orange-and-gold shawl wears a rudraksha-style necklace and stands beside the altar. Smaller gold-framed figures with marigold garlands and a timestamped date overlay appear at the lower right and centre, and a small framed image sits at the lower right.2025-03-05Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a gilded arched niche framed by carved gold woodwork and a white tiled wall. Inside the niche stands a dark-stone deity murti wearing a red-and-gold turban, a silver chest ornament, a white and red garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a tall yellow and white flower garland draped around it. Behind it hangs a red and gold silk backdrop. A small white placard reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM. Two smaller dark figures in gold-edged niches flank the central image, each wearing a red and white garland. Brass oil lamps and a metal plate of offerings sit on the altar cloth, which is purple and green. At the lower left edge a partially visible person in orange clothing and a dark head is seen from behind. The photo is timestamped 17-May-2025 4:50:56 AM with the location Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-17A photograph of a shrine in a small interior room with pale patterned walls. A black stone murti of a deity seated on a gold-framed throne is adorned with white and orange garlands and a yellow garland hanging down the sides, set against a red and gold draped backdrop. A printed label reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM BHARAT. Two smaller figures flank the central murti, one in green and one in orange garments with flower garlands. A brass plate in front holds a bell, a small lit oil lamp, and small brass cups, with a brass bowl of white flowers in the foreground. A timestamp in the corner reads 10-May-2025 Kothainatchiarpuram Road Pudupalaiyam Virudhunagar Tamil Nadu.2025-09-05