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A photograph of an ornate metal swing cradle (oonjal) on a magenta cloth in a temple shrine. The swing has a bronze canopy topped with two peacock-like birds and rests on two lion-head supports, holding a small seated murti dressed in an orange and green silk garment, a black and striped headdress, layered beaded necklaces and a yellow flower. Behind it stands a dark deity murti with yellow and green garments and a white garland, and a gilded lotus-style altar with a large white deity figure garlanded with yellow and red flowers at upper right. No people are visible in the scene.

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Photograph of a decorated deity murti seated in a swing-like mandapa on a magenta cloth, with a dark murti wearing a black and silver-striped cap and rudraksha-style beaded necklace, draped in yellow chrysanthemum garlands. Two bronze lion figures flank the seat on a teal cushion, and white petals are scattered on the floor. A second small murti in green sari stands behind, and a lit oil lamp sits in the foreground beside brass bells. A camera timestamp reads 24-Jan-2026 8:06:34 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM. No physical people are visible.2026-01-24Photo of a small metal murti seated on a silver-toned lion-backed throne decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemum garlands, resting on a teal cushion over a magenta cloth. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands in front, surrounded by scattered white flower petals. Behind, a dark standing deity murti in yellow garments wears a white flower garland, beside gold architectural elements. No physical people are visible. Timestamp reads 24-Jan-2026 8:06:17 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-24A photograph of a small seated murti (statue) on an ornate swing or seat, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. The figure wears a black turban-like headdress, an orange garment, a white shell-like collar, a red bindi, and a golden crown-shaped ornament. Two bronze lion figures flank the seat on a teal cloth over a magenta cloth strewn with petals. Behind are a gold-framed niche, orange draping, and a sign reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH with small portrait icons. Timestamp reads 24-Jan-2026 10:41:41 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-24A photograph of a decorated murti seated on a swing (unjal) inside a temple-style hall. The figure wears a dark blue-black pleated cap, a golden crown, a white feathered collar and a purple beaded necklace, with a red tilak. It is garlanded with yellow chrysanthemum and marigold strands and red roses, sits on a dark cushioned seat between two brass lion figures, and is set against a pink cloth with scattered white petals. A smaller green-robed figure with a silver crown stands beside it, and a brass lamp stand with yellow flowers sits to the left. A sign reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH with small portrait icons. No people are visible.2026-01-24A temple shrine photographed indoors against a gold-painted wall. In the centre, a small metal-roofed swing cradle with chains holds a small deity murti draped in yellow and white flower garlands and a red rose, set on a blue cloth. Purple cloth is scattered with petals on the floor, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, a bowl of flowers and offerings, and lit lamps in front. Behind, a larger white-clad seated figure with a crown-like headpiece and garlands sits on a gold lotus base under an orange canopy, beside a dark trident-marked lingam-style form and a black bull statue at left. A timestamp and KAILASA SALEM label appear in the lower right corner.2026-01-24Photograph of a shrine interior with a gold-painted wall and corrugated roof. Central focus is a small metal deity figure dressed in a striped cap and wrapped in yellow and white marigold garlands, seated on a silver swing-like frame with a curved canopy, set on a magenta cloth strewn with petals. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a brass tumbler, a kalasha-like vessel and a bowl of flowers stand before it. Behind, a gold-clad seated figure in white raises one hand in blessing beneath an orange canopy, and a dark stone sculpture of a seated animal with a bell-adorned collar sits at left. A large black stone linga with a white turban-like cloth and silver adornments stands at right. A small sign reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. A timestamp reads 24-Jan-2026 8:57:27 pm.2026-01-24Photograph of a shrine interior with a gold-painted wall. At centre, a small deity murti of a seated figure in a yellow-and-white garland stands on a pink cloth, surrounded by yellow marigold garlands, with a silver-toned canopy frame and lit brass oil lamps in front. Behind it, a white-robed seated figure with a crown-like headdress and a garland sits on a golden throne under an orange canopy, beside a dark stone linga with silver adornments and a black statue of a bull. A brass kalasha-style vessel, bell and offering bowl with flower petals sit on the pink cloth. A sign reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. Timestamp reads 24-Jan-2026 8:57:25 pm.2026-01-24A photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-painted walls and a gilded arched niche. A golden deity murti with a crown is seated at the top, garlanded with white and red flowers, with a golden trident behind it. In the foreground a small dark metal murti wearing a black and white headdress and a heavy garland of yellow marigolds and red roses sits on a teal cushion within an ornate iron swing frame hung with chains, flanked by bronze lion figures. A small green-robed figurine stands nearby. To the right, a dark stone lingam is dressed with white and gold garments, silver necklaces and a garland, with a brass oil lamp burning beside a maroon and gold cloth. A sign reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. No physical people are visible.2026-01-24A photograph of a small deity murti decorated with a dense garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses, standing before an orange cloth backdrop with gold-coloured ornate framing. The murti wears a silver crown, a black and white striped cloth headpiece, a white fringed cloth, and holds a trident. A sign reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH is placed on a gold pedestal behind it, and a pink cloth lies at the base. Scattered petals are on the floor. A timestamp reads 24-Jan-2026 10:42:47 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-24Interior temple shrine photographed at night with a timestamp of 24-Jan-2026 9:08:03 pm. In the foreground a small deity murti of a seated figure in a striped cap is adorned with a heavy garland of yellow marigolds and red fruit offerings sit on a turquoise tray on a magenta cloth strewn with petals. Brass oil lamps stand nearby and a brass vessel holds offerings. Behind, a large arched niche with a gold lotus-shaped base and a silver-toned canopy hangs above the shrine, and a plaque reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. On the right, a dark statue of a standing deity wears a silver-patterned garment. No people are visible.2026-01-24A small figurine of a standing male figure dressed in orange silk and a green gold-bordered lower garment, with a black velvet cap crowned by rhinestone bands and a tall black stick decorated with rhinestone bands and pearls. He wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a purple beaded collar, a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a yellow flower. Behind him, black stone deity murtis in green and white garlands stand in a golden-arched shrine, and a colourful floor kolam decorates the stone floor. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and there is no visible confirmed a person depiction.2026-01-24A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for worship. In the centre, a small figure of a deity is dressed in a striped cloth and wrapped in garlands of yellow and white flowers, seated on a bull-shaped base on a swing-like metal frame with chains. Scattered flower petals lie on a magenta cloth. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell and a brass vessel stand nearby. Behind the deity, a golden arch with a trishula and a hanging garland, and a figure in white clothing and a white wrap sits at the right beside a dark stone form. No people are visible in the scene. A timestamp reads 24-Jan-2026 9:07:36 pm, Salem, with the label KAILASA SALEM in the corner.2026-01-24