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Inside a shrine with a gold-painted canopy and maroon drapery, a person in an orange saffron garment and orange head cloth stands at a golden altar, reaching toward garlanded deity murtis seated on gold thrones. A man in white dhoti with gold border stands at right, and an older man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left near brass vessels, kalasha pots and a tray of offerings. Marigold garlands drape the figures, lion sculptures flank the platforms, and gold trishula staffs stand around the room. A red flag hangs at left, and a small sign reads KAILASA MADURAI. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja in progress.

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A temple shrine room with gold-painted walls and a maroon curtain behind an ornate golden throne canopy. A man in an orange robe and orange head wrap stands at the central altar, reaching toward a deity murti draped in red fabric and garlanded with marigolds. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with gold border stands at the altar, and an elderly man in white dhoti and shawl tends items on a low table at left. Gold lion figures, trident-topped stands, brass pots, kalasha-style vessels, plates of flowers and a red flag with a golden emblem fill the space. Floral garlands hang on several standing murtis around the room. The scene suggests puja or abhishekam at a shrine.A temple-style shrine room with gold-painted thrones and a dark red curtain backdrop. In the centre, a deity murti sits on a golden throne adorned with pink and red flower garlands. A devotee in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange headcloth kneels low at a small wooden altar, reaching toward offering plates, brass pots and a kalasha-style vessel. Behind him, a priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands with folded hands. An elderly woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left. Golden lion figures, a trident, and additional garlanded murtis line the walls, and a green silk cloth lies on the floor. Signage on the wall reads KAILASA MADURAI.Indoor temple shrine with a golden throne-style altar draped in maroon curtains. Two standing deity murtis in red and gold garments with garlands sit on the upper platform, and a seated black-stone murti in a green cloth and flower garland sits below them. A woman in an orange saree and orange head cloth holds a brass bell and stands at the center, while an older woman in a white saree with gold border stands at left near brass pots and offerings. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border stands at right with palms joined in prayer. Brass vessels, plates of flowers and lamps, a trident and a red flag sit around the shrine.A photograph inside a temple-like shrine room. A woman in an orange-red saree with an orange head wrap stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aarti over a golden shrine. Behind her, two deities are adorned with pink and red garlands on a gold throne, with a gold canopy above. A man at right, bare-chested with a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, stands with palms pressed together in prayer. In front of the shrine sits a small seated murti draped in a green cloth and garlanded with pink flowers, with a kalasha and flower offerings on a brass table, and a plate of flowers on a blue cloth in the foreground. Two people are visible.Indoor temple-style puja room with a gilded throne-like canopy, deity murtis adorned with pink and white garlands, and red and green draped cloths. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with an orange head wrap holds a multi-wick oil lamp with lit flames in both hands, with a rudraksha-style mala at her neck. To the left, an elderly woman in a white sari with gold border holds the lamp's support. To the right, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border stands with palms joined in prayer. Brass vessels, a kalasha pot, a tray of flowers and offerings on a turquoise cloth, and a small lamp with incense sit on the floor and low gold table in front. Red-draped and ornate gold chairs flank the altar.Indoor temple shrine with a gilded throne canopy and deity murtis draped in garlands. An older woman in white sari with gold border stands at left holding a plate. A woman in orange sari and orange headwrap leans forward lighting a cluster of oil lamps (aarti). At right, a man with bare chest wearing white dhoti with gold border, a red rudraksha mala and a white shawl reaches toward a gilded altar table holding a kalasha-like vessel with red cloth, flowers, and a brass plate. A blue cloth on the floor holds a heap of fruit and flower offerings. Ritual puja setting with brass vessels on the floor.Indoor temple shrine scene with a golden canopy and gilded pillars. A figure in an orange saree-style garment with an orange head wrap stands with their back to the camera, facing a gold-framed altar. The altar holds deity murtis draped in red and pink garlands, with a gilded seat and a brass oil lamp stand nearby. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a yellow border stands at right with palms pressed together in namaste. Red velvet drapes and warm ceiling lights frame the room.Indoor shrine room with a bare-foot woman in a saffron-orange sari and blouse bending forward to perform puja at a golden altar. She works over a small brass vessel and a lamp-like brass object on a gold table, with a metal pot, a tray of flowers, and stacked books nearby. Behind her, a golden throne canopy frames a deity murti adorned with pink and magenta garlands and a green cloth, flanked by golden trishula staffs and gold lion figures. Additional murtis in pink and blue garments, garlanded with flowers, stand on gold pedestals at the sides. A wicker basket and a handbag sit on the floor, and a white timestamp reads 15 February 2026 at 7:23 pm.Photo of a shrine room with gold-painted altars and deity murtis adorned with pink and red flower garlands. In the centre, a person in an orange robe with hair tied up stands with back to the camera, facing a seated figure in green draped clothing and a multi-strand bead necklace, in front of a golden throne-like altar with a red-and-gold canopy. Brass trident-shaped staffs stand near the altars, along with small lion figures, a brass pot, a woven basket, stacked books, and scattered flower petals on the marble floor. A timestamp reads 15 February 2026 at 7:24 pm.Interior temple shrine photographed at night with a timestamp reading 15 February 2026 at 7:25 pm. A woman with a bun and an orange sannyasi-style robe kneels at a gold-painted low table holding a small brass lamp and implements, with a brass pot and offering bowls nearby. Behind her on a golden throne with a canopy sits a seated deity murti in red-and-green garments garlanded with pink flowers, flanked by two other murtis and a trident. To the right, larger garlanded murtis in turquoise and gold stand on a wheeled golden cart. Gold lion figures, rose petals on the marble floor, and a book stack on a table complete the scene. One physical person is visible.A photograph inside a gold-decorated shrine room during an evening puja. On the left, a shirtless man with a white dhoti edged in yellow stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside him, a woman in an orange saree and rudraksha mala performs a ritual gesture before a golden throne-like altar holding deity murtis garlanded with pink and red flowers. A small brass kalasha, a golden lion-shaped stand, trishula staffs and a golden table with books and a brass plate form the foreground. To the right, a shrine niche holds deity figures in blue and silver garments with flower garlands. A timestamp reads 15 February 2026 at 7:22 pm. No identifiable a person figure is visible.A temple shrine interior with a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl and a rudraksha mala pouring water from a brass vessel over a small golden deity murti on a red base. A second person in white ritual clothes bends low at left near brass pots and a basket of flower petals. Brass oil lamp statues stand on either side on a yellow floor with painted kolam-style designs, and a green, red and yellow decorated cloth hangs behind. Dark metal deity figures and a silver arch fill the back of the shrine.2007-01-01 +1 copies