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A 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.

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A 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.2025-12-18Overhead 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 temple puja setup with a large brass abhishekam vessel on a stepped brass base, draped with a teal and orange cloth and topped with small brass kalasha-like cups and white flowers. In the foreground on a pink and gold-bordered cloth sits a brass plate with cooked rice, a bowl of mixed vegetable curry, a small brass cup, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell, a brass vessel with a ladle, incense in a dish, and a brass lamp. Ornate brass items and a red-draped object appear at the edges. No people are visible. A timestamp reading 13-Feb-2026 9:41:24 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM is overlaid in the lower right.2026-02-13Overhead photo of a ritual setup for puja. At the centre, a pair of gold padukas (sacred sandals) rests on a brass pedestal draped with a teal cloth with tassels, decorated with white flowers. In the foreground, a red cloth holds a brass thali with small bowls of offerings including purple rice or grains, green leaves, and other food items. A brass oil lamp with a tall stem, a brass incense stand with sticks, a small brass cup of oil, and a metal bell or handle sit beside it. A maroon cloth-draped object and a small figurine appear at the edges. A timestamp reads 19-Dec-2025 8:49:33 am Salem KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2025-12-19A 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 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.2026-02-06Photograph of a puja arrangement at a temple shrine. A pair of gold padukas (sacred sandals) rests on a teal silk cloth with gold tassels, placed on an ornate gold-toned base. White flower petals are scattered over the padukas. In front, a red cloth covers a table holding a brass thali with a brass bowl of grey ash or powder, a small bowl, wooden sticks, and a lit oil lamp. Brass incense stands with burning incense sticks and a brass oil lamp stand are nearby. A maroon cloth with gold border covers an object at the upper right. Timestamp overlay reads 19-Dec-2025 5:26:59 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-19A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with no people visible. A brass bell with a wooden handle stands at left on a red cloth. At centre a brass plate holds a heap of white rice, green leaves, cooked dishes in small bowls and a small brass lamp. Behind it a brass vessel is draped with a teal silk cloth with tassels, topped with white flowers, green leaves and small brass kalasha-style pots. A brass lamp with a lit flame sits lower right, and a brass offering dish with a stick is nearby. A red cloth draped figure or altar piece is visible at right. Timestamp overlay reads 6 Dec 2025 10:39:15, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam.2025-12-06A photograph of a temple shrine ritual setup with no people visible. At the centre is a pair of gold-toned metal sandals or padukas placed on a brass base draped with a teal silk cloth with tassels, adorned with small gold finials and white and green flowers. Below on a red cloth sits a round brass plate holding a bowl of cooked rice-like food, a small bowl, and a bowl of pink-orange food. A lit oil lamp glows on a brass stand to the right, with a brass bell and a small brass vessel nearby. A maroon cloth-covered object is visible at the upper right and a wooden platform at the left. A timestamp reads 23-Dec-2025 11:51:19 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-24KAILASA SALEM On 12/21/20252025-12-21 +1 copiesA close overhead photo of a ritual setup for worship. A gilded brass base holds a deity murti draped in a teal cloth with tasselled fringe and marigold and yellow flowers. In the foreground, on a red cloth, sit a large brass thali with a dish of cooked rice, a bowl of green paste, a small bowl, a lit oil lamp on a brass stand, an incense holder with lit sticks and a flower, a brass bell, a dark-bowled brass lamp with a long handle, and a small spoon-like vessel. Another red-and-gold draped object appears at upper right. No people are visible.2025-12-22A 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.2025-12-13