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Photo of a shrine room with a gold arched frame over a deity murti group: a tall standing figure in the centre with a silver crown, a yellow garland and a raised hand holding a staff; a figure on the left with a silver crown and necklaces; and a figure on the right in a green garment with a silver crown. A printed white sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET on an orange-gold draped altar. To the right, a cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-pink turban with layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces sits behind lit oil lamps, the printed image labelled only by the shrine setting. In the foreground, a green cloth holds brass plates with rice, a small bowl, a copper vessel, lit lamps and a hand holding an incense or spoon. A timestamp reads 26 Jan 2025 11:59:46 Chennai.

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Indoor temple-style shrine with a gold arched canopy framing three decorated deity murtis draped in marigold garlands, set against orange silk cloth. A printed cutout portrait of a figure wearing a pink-and-gold turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial necklaces, seated in meditation pose, stands at the right beside a brass lamp. In the foreground, a seated man in a white dhoti with grey hair performs a ritual over a brass plate holding a lit oil lamp, small bowls and offerings, on a green cloth. A white box labelled KAILASA TONDIARPET sits near the deities.2025-01-26Photograph of a home-style shrine with a gold arched frame and orange silk backdrop. Three decorated deity murti stand in the centre, adorned with silver crowns, garlands and necklaces. To the right, a printed cutout portrait labelled with a trident shows a bearded man with a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, seated before a brass stand; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. A person in a blue sari-style dress with a long braid holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the shrine. On the green cloth below are brass plates with flowers, a small kalasha, coconut halves, an arati plate with lit lamps, and oil lamps. A white-clad priest kneels at the lower right edge. A white box reads KAILASA TONDIARPET.2025-01-20A shrine display with three deity murtis in an ornate golden arch against an orange and gold draped backdrop. The central figure is a four-armed murti with a tall silver crown, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and silver ornaments. The two flanking murtis wear silver crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces, and each holds a tall golden staff. A white card placed on the altar reads KAILASA TONDIARPET. To the right, a large standing cutout poster of a smiling bearded man in a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace is seated near a trident, which counts as depiction only with probable appearance cues. On the green cloth in front are brass plates with flowers, a bowl of food, a small lamp, a kalasha-style arrangement and other puja offerings.2025-12-01A photograph of a shrine room with a gold arched frame holding three painted deity murtis in red and green garments, with a cardboard-style sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET on a draped orange cloth. On the right, a large printed portrait of a seated figure with a pink-and-orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits beside a brass oil lamp; the figure is a printed image, not a physical person. Two men in the foreground, one in white dhoti holding a lit lamp and one with grey hair in a white shirt, watch a puja. Green cloth covers the floor with brass plates of offerings, flowers and a covered seat in front. A timestamp reads 20 Jan 2025 08:53:23, Chennai, Kailasa Tondiorpet.2025-01-20A photograph of a shrine inside a small room with cream walls and a ventilation grille. Three deity murti stand under an ornate gold arch against an orange cloth backdrop, dressed in red garments, jewelled crowns and garlands. A large printed cutout of a bearded figure wearing an orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on a pedestal beside them, marked with a trident. A seated priest in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala, with grey hair, holds a lit lamp toward a brass plate of offerings on a green cloth. Brass oil lamps, flowers, a red tray and a kalasha-style vessel complete the puja setup. Timestamp and location text appear in the bottom corner.2025-01-20Photograph of a shrine corner with three metal deity murtis in front of a gold-and-orange draped backdrop, each with garlands and crowns, the central figure holding a small object in raised hand. A white placard reads KAILASA TONDIARPET. To the right, a framed portrait labelled with Swamiji's name shows a man in a pink-and-saffron turban with rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces; an oil lamp burns beside it. A grey-haired man in white sits in the lower right, facing the shrine. Brass lamps, a green cloth on the floor, and a banner with elephant and lotus motifs complete the scene.2025-01-26Indoor shrine photo with a timestamp overlay reading 25 Jan 2025 20:45:24, Chennai, Kailasa Tondiorpet. Three deity murtis stand on an orange gold-bordered cloth: a figure with a conical crown and gold garland in the centre, flanked by two figures in red and green garments with yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a white placard reads KAILASA TONDIARPET. At right, a life-size printed cutout of a seated bearded man in saffron and orange robes, rudraksha beads and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a turban, is set on a brass base. In front are a red-draped object, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a red offering plate, small brass lamps and a green cloth with flower petals. No people are visible.2025-01-25A shrine arrangement inside a room with three ornately dressed deity murtis standing on an orange brocade cloth beneath a gilded arch, each adorned with garlands, jewellery and crowns. A small white placard reads KAILASA TONDIARPET. To the right stands a large printed cutout photograph of a smiling bearded man in a pink-and-orange turban with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, seated in meditation pose with a trident behind him; the cutout is a printed image, not a physical person. On the green cloth floor are brass oil lamps, copper plates of flowers and offerings, a red-covered table with bowls, and a small lit lamp. No physical people are visible.2025-01-20A photograph of a shrine altar at KAILASA Tondiarpet with three metal murtis of deities before an orange silk backdrop and gilded arch. The central figure has four arms, holds a trident-like staff and a damaru-like object, and wears a silver crown and garlands of yellow marigolds. Flanking figures wear silver crowns, marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces, one in red and one in green. A white board reads KAILASA TONDIARPET. At the right stands a printed portrait of a bearded man with a crown-like headdress, rudraksha mala and ornate necklaces. The green cloth floor holds brass lamps with lit wicks, a brass plate with offerings, and a small potted plant. A timestamp reads 26 Jan 2025 19:50:49 Chennai.2025-01-26Photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis in a gilded arch backed by orange silk, with a KAILASA TONDIARPET box in front. A priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala lights a lamp near brass offerings, kalasha and plates of flowers and fruit on a green cloth. Timestamp reads 20 Jan 2025 20:41:03 Chennai.2025-01-20A photograph inside a small shrine room showing a seated priest with grey hair, bare-backed, facing an altar draped in orange cloth. On the altar stand three metal deity murtis adorned with yellow marigold garlands and ornate silver crowns and jewellery, with a white sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET placed in front. To the right, a framed printed portrait of a figure in a pink turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces sits on a pedestal beside a brass lamp. A small oil lamp burns in the foreground near a green cloth with offerings. A colourful batik-style hanging with elephant and floral motifs hangs on the right. A timestamp reads 26 Jan 2025 19:50:11, Chennai, Kailasa Tondiorpet.2025-01-26Photo inside a temple shrine of three metal deity murtis with silver crowns and jeweled ornaments, each wearing yellow marigold garlands and red, maroon and green silk garments, standing before an ornate gold arch and orange cloth. A priest with short grey hair and bare upper body, in the left foreground, holds a brass oil lamp and bell in the act of puja. A white box labelled KAILASA TONDIARPET, a brass ganesha figure, and offerings of white sweets on a red plate sit below. Brass oil lamp and bell visible; a timestamp reads 25 Jan 2025 08:32:04 Chennai.2025-01-25