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A photograph of a shrine with three black stone deity murtis set against an orange and gold backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a silver crown, a white shawl edged in silver, and holds a silver spear-like vel; garlands of orange and green flowers and a white flower adorn it. The two flanking murtis wear blue skirts with colourful pleats, blue crowns and orange flower garlands. Small brass oil lamps stand on either side on a patterned floor, and small figures in pink and white sit at the base of the platform with marigold offerings. No people are visible. The bottom right carries a camera timestamp overlay.

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A photograph of a shrine with three black stone deity murtis standing before an orange backdrop inside a gold arched frame. The central murti wears a white and silver headdress, an orange dhoti with silver border and a long silver-edged shawl, and holds a tall silver spear-like staff; a marigold and rose garland hangs at its neck. The two flanking murtis wear crowns, blue and rainbow-hued skirts, marigold garlands and silver necklaces. Small brass oil lamps stand on either side and three small figures in pink and white dress stand in front. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 19, 2025 12:53:06 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-01-19A photograph of a shrine with three dark black murti statues in an ornate gold arched niche against an orange backdrop. The central murti wears an orange-gold dhoti, a white turban, a gold shawl edged with silver embroidery, a spear-like vel in hand, and garlands of orange and green flowers with a rudraksha-style necklace. The two flanking murtis wear blue and teal skirts, silver crowns, silver necklaces and garlands of marigolds. Small brass oil lamps and small figurines in pink and purple sit in front on a tiled floor. Flowers and a blue-patterned floor cloth are visible. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Jan. 19, 2025 12:52:39 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-01-19Photograph of three black stone murti figures standing in a gilded arched niche with an orange cloth backdrop, inside a plain room. The central figure wears an orange-gold dhoti, a white and gold turban-like crown, a golden shawl edged with silver beadwork, a spear-like vel and a green-orange-white garland. The figures on either side wear blue-and-teal pleated skirts, silver crowns, blue headcloths, pearl necklaces and marigold garlands. Small brass oil lamps burn in the foreground beside pink-dressed small figures and marigold petals on a low table. A timestamp overlay reads Jan. 19, 2025 12:52:43 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-01-19Photograph of a shrine with three black stone deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and silk garments. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white turban, a jeweled necklace and holds a trident-like spear. The murti on the left wears a green and gold skirt and the one on the right wears a magenta and gold skirt, both with crowns and garlands. An orange cloth backdrop and gold arch frame the shrine. In front are small decorated figurines, brass plates with offerings, a small kalasha-type vessel, oil lamps on stands and a colourful floor kolam. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 and Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02A photograph of a shrine with three black stone murtis under an orange draped backdrop framed by gold arch. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white crown, a green and red garland, a spear-like staff rests against it and a silver necklace. The two flanking murtis wear long skirts, the left green and gold, the right purple and gold, with blue and orange garlands and crowns. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, a small lit flame sits before the central altar, and brass plates hold offerings. Floor has yellow and red kolam designs. No people are visible. A camera timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 6:42:38 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02A photograph of a shrine with three dark murti figures before an orange backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure, holding a spear-like trident, wears a white turban, white dhoti, a richly jewelled sash, a flower garland and ornate necklaces. Female figures flank him, the left in a green and gold skirt with a blue and orange garland and the right in a magenta and gold skirt with a green and orange garland, both wearing crowns and jewellery. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, small offerings and a brass plate with turmeric and kumkum sit at the base, and a colourful kolam decorates the floor. A timestamp overlay reads Feb. 3, 2025 6:42:43 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-02A photograph of a temple shrine in an arched golden niche with an orange backdrop. Three black stone deity murtis stand on pedestals: the central figure wears a white dhoti with gold border, a red and gold shawl, a white and red turban, a silver spear-tipped staff, and garlands; the flanking figures wear pink and magenta saris with silver crowns, necklaces and pink flowers. In front stand brass oil lamps, a small brass kalasha-style lamp on a wooden platform, and pink flower petals scattered on a patterned floor with painted kolam designs. A date stamp in the corner reads Jul. 11, 2024 11:00:59 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-10-07A photograph of three black stone or metal deity murtis decorated for worship in a shrine with a gold-framed arch and orange backdrop. The central figure wears a white turban with a red cloth, white and gold dhoti, a red and gold shawl with jewelled embroidery, and carries a tall trident-like staff; the two flanking figures wear pink sarees with gold borders, pearl and silver necklaces and silver crowns with pink turbans. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a wooden platform in front holds small figurines, a brass lamp and scattered pink flower petals on a floor with white and yellow kolam designs. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul. 11, 2024 11:46:57 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-07A photograph of three black-stone deity murtis standing in a gilded arched shrine niche with an orange satin backdrop. The central murti wears a white and red crown, an orange dhoti, a gold-bordered shawl and a red-and-gold medallion necklace, and holds a tall staff. The two flanking female murtis wear teal and maroon skirts, white pearl necklaces and silver crowns, and hold ritual objects. Small silver utsava murtis stand on a low wooden platform in front, and the floor is decorated with yellow and red kolam designs. A timestamp reads Jun. 29, 2024 10:10:58 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-06-29A photograph of a shrine with three dark-stone deity murtis standing under a gilded arch with an orange cloth backdrop. The central murti wears a white dhoti, a white and silver crown, a silver necklace and a garland of orange and green flowers, and holds a staff. Flanking murtis wear green and gold and magenta and gold skirts with blue and orange garlands and silver crowns. Offerings sit on wooden stands in front: small decorated figures, brass plates, a bowl, a small lamp and marigold petals. Brass oil lamps stand lit on both sides, and a colourful floor kolam decorates the ground. No people are visible.2025-03-02A photograph of a shrine niche showing three dark stone or metal deity murtis decorated with yellow marigold garlands. The central figure is a standing deity with a tall crown, a trident-like staff raised in one hand, a long grey-gold garland draped over the shoulders and white and maroon cloth at the waist. Flanking figures wear tall crowns, hold objects in their hands and have long pleated dresses in green and maroon. White flower petals are scattered on the stone platform and on the floor, and a floral kolam is drawn on the ground in front. Small oil lamps sit at the base of the central figure. A timestamp reads 11-Jan-2026 4:39:00 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-11Photo of a temple shrine with dark stone deity murtis in an arched golden niche backed by orange drapery. The central standing murti wears an orange dhoti, white turban, silver-and-jewel ornaments and holds a trident. Two flanking murtis wear blue skirts, tall silver crowns and garlands. In front on a marble platform stand two gold-painted figures, each with a white flower, and a white-and-gold sri yantra with a flower on top. A small brass oil lamp burns at the front. The floor has yellow and white floral painted patterns. A timestamp reads May 17, 2025 8:39:38 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-17