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A photograph of a shrine altar decorated with white jasmine garlands and red-and-yellow flower strands, with a small metal deity murti dressed in a red garment and silver crown and necklaces standing on a green silk cloth. Scattered white and red flowers and green leaves lie in front of the figure. On the foreground table a lit oil lamp, a brass kalasha-style vessel with water, small clay cups and a bowl of green leaves sit beside it. A brass bell and a lamp stand are at right. No people are visible. A timestamp and address overlay reads 10 May 2025 at 42A Kasima Nagar 2nd Street, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a home-style shrine set up for puja, with a small bronze deity murti of a standing figure wearing a silver crown and red cloth, beside a white and pink Ganesha figure. The altar is draped with green, red and purple silk cloths and garlanded with white and yellow flower strings. Brass plates hold yellow marigold petals, a copper bowl holds offerings, a lit oil lamp burns in front, and a brass pot with a ladle stands in the foreground. No people are visible.A small metal murti of a deity stands on a raised platform draped in gold and red cloth, decorated with a white flower garland and a tall ornate headdress with a round medallion, with a multi-coloured flower garland hanging on each side. Scattered white and red flower petals lie on the cloth and a brass plate of white flowers sits to the left. In the foreground are a copper vessel of water with incense sticks, a brass lamp with a lit flame, a bowl of green limes and a brass oil lamp with a small flame. The image carries a timestamp and a location caption reading kailasa tondiorpet laghu pooja. No people are visible.A photograph of a standing metal murti of a deity with a golden-brown finish, wearing a red and gold turban, a red garment, layered silver and pink jewelled necklaces, and a long white and yellow-tipped flower garland. Its raised right hand is in abhaya mudra. Beside it stands a second murti with a similar white garland. In front is an offering tray with flowers, a small lit oil lamp, brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot on a green cloth, with a brass lamp stand at left. Gold-coloured pillars frame the shrine. No living people are visible.2025-10-05Photograph of a small shrine table during a ritual setup. Centre stands a small brass-coloured deity murti of a standing female figure wearing a red garment, a white flower necklace and a tall decorated crown, flanked by white and orange flower garlands hanging behind. Before it sit a copper vessel filled with liquid, a small brass bowl of dark blue crystals, a brass cup, a tall brass oil lamp stand, and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate to the right. Marigold and petals are scattered on the gold and red cloth. No people are visible.A photograph of a small temple shrine draped in gold and maroon cloth, with white and yellow flower garlands hanging on the sides. At the centre stands a small metal deity murti with a red cloth and a silver-trimmed crown, flanked by a lit oil lamp. In the foreground are brass vessels: a copper pot, a brass lamp stand, a round yellow offering, and a brass plate with small items. No people are visible. A timestamp and location caption in the lower right read 15 Jun 2025, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a shrine altar decorated for daily worship. A small metal deity murti in a red garment and ornate crown stands at centre on a gold brocade cloth, flanked by white and yellow flower garlands hung on gold pillars. Brass plates hold marigold and white flowers, and a small lamp burns beside the murti. In the foreground, a brass lamp stand with a lit flame, a brass bowl of dark dried fruit or seeds, a white-filled bowl, a copper vessel, a coconut decorated with flowers and leaves, and a brass kalasha-like vessel are arranged on red cloth. A timestamp and location overlay appear at lower right. No people are visible.A photograph of a home shrine decorated for worship, with two large deity murti standing behind a golden-yellow and maroon altar cloth. The statues wear red and orange silk garments, white jasmine garlands with orange and yellow flowers, and ornate jewelled necklaces. Between the tall gold-coloured poles sit a small figure of a seated sannyasi-like form in brown robes, a Nataraja-style dancing deity statue, a lit oil lamp, and a framed photograph of a smiling person in orange clothing. A brass puja set with a kalasha-style vessel, a dish of red kumkum, an incense stick and a lamp occupies the foreground beside a coconut figure dressed in orange with a jewelled necklace. No physical people are visible.2025-04-07A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with gold and orange silk draping and garlands of white and yellow flowers strung on gold pillars. Centre stands a small metal statue of a standing saint-like figure in a maroon-red shawl with a white-and-red jewelled necklace, beside a Nataraja bronze dancing Shiva within an arch, a small Ganesha figure, a black lingam-like stone, and a lit brass lamp on a plate. In the foreground are brass vessels, a bowl of red kumkum or pomegranate seeds, a small plate of yellow and white flowers, a lit wick lamp and incense sticks. The bottom-right caption reads kailasa tondiorpet laghu pooja, and a timestamp reads 4 Jul 2025 04:41:31. No people are visible.2025-04-07A photograph of a shrine corner with a green cloth draped over a platform and a red cloth below. A large framed portrait on the right shows a smiling figure whose upper body is covered in red and white flower garlands. A white pot with a coconut and marigold garlands sits at upper left, with blue and gold fabric behind it. On the floor in front, a brass plate holds a coconut with a yellow-dyed rim, and a red plate holds betel leaves, a small bowl and a folded offering. A small brass lamp sits at the lower left. No people are visible.2025-08-12A photograph inside a temple shrine. On the left, a woman in a white dress with an orange-bordered sari and a white head wrap stands before a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) and holds a small plate of flowers and offerings, which she is lowering toward the lamp. Behind her stand two large decorated deity murtis with golden raised hands. The left murti wears a red and gold dress, a red and gold crown, a red-and-pink jewelled necklace and a long garland of white jasmine and orange-and-red flowers. The right murti wears a green garment, a silver crown, a silver jewelled necklace and a similar white and orange garland. Golden pillars frame the shrine, and a bottom-right caption reads 10 May 2025 10:39:37 Meenakshi Thirukalyanam vaibhavam.2025-10-05A photograph of a small household shrine arranged on a red and green cloth, with garlands of white jasmine and marigold draped above. A small seated figure in a red-brown robe with a white and red necklace and a tilak on the forehead sits on a copper base, surrounded by scattered white flowers. Beside it stands a colourful orange and white Ganesha figure. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bowl of almonds, a brass vessel of liquid, and a brass lamp stand sit on the cloth, along with a framed printed image of a monk-like figure. There are no physical people in the frame.Interior shrine photo in a yellow-walled room decorated with blue and green paper streamers at the top. Three deity murtis stand behind a golden arch on a green-draped platform: the central figure wears a white garment and tall crown, while the flanking figures are garlanded with flower strings and wear colourful clothing. Gold staffs stand beside them, and brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the platform. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET in gold lettering. On the right, a framed portrait of a man in a pink turban and dark garland is displayed beside a colourful decorative pillar. A timestamp in the corner reads 9 May 2025 04:39:59.2025-09-05