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Photograph of a family standing with palms pressed together in namaskar in a plain concrete hall. A man in a purple shirt and yellow dhoti stands at left, next to a boy in a floral shirt and grey shorts, then a woman in a red saree with gold border and a boy in a blue t-shirt. A dark red curtain hangs from the ceiling at right beside a table with a striped cloth and puja items. A partially visible person in white dhoti with gold border stands at the right edge. A timestamp reads Jul. 21, 2024 6:43:35 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. Four people are visible.

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A photograph of devotees standing with palms pressed together in namaskar inside a plain whitewashed room in the evening. On the left a man in a pink and white striped shirt and dark trousers stands with hands folded. In the centre a man in a dark grey shirt bows with hands joined and head lowered. To the right a woman in a green salwar kameez and two young boys stand facing a ledge, and a boy in a yellow and black jersey with jeans also stands with hands folded near a brass lamp. A maroon cloth hangs from the ceiling beside a wooden door, and a small red mat lies on the concrete floor. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:27:08 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-28A photograph inside a KAILASA Salem temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and a golden-yellow painted wall. On the right, a golden shrine arch frames a deity murti in a red niche with a red and orange canopy and garlands, beside a sign reading KAILASA SALEM BRAHATIK. In the centre, a black stone linga sits on a raised platform with a green-striped canopy, next to another deity murti in a gold arch and lamps and flowers on the steps. A group of about seven people stands in a line on the left, holding flower offerings and plates: an older woman in a dark sari, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a boy in a grey shirt, another man in white, an older man in a white shirt and dhoti, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and a boy in white. The timestamp reads 15-Feb-2026 7:14:54 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-15Inside a golden-walled shrine, four devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar before a dark deity murti of Kala Bhairava seated in a gold arch, adorned with a red garland. A brass trident stands to the left and a lit oil lamp and offering plates sit on the raised platform, with a sacred kolam drawn on the steps. A woman in a red striped sari, a woman in a yellow-and-orange sari, a man in a white dhoti and a man in a pink striped shirt and grey trousers pray. A timestamp reads 26 Dec 2021 17:57:48, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.Indoor photograph of a temple-like room with yellow walls and an orange pillar. On the right, a shrine with a golden arch holds deity murtis draped in garlands; a figure in red and gold stands among them. A green-draped altar table holds a small lit oil lamp and offerings. A man in a blue shirt and white dhoti stands with hands folded at left. Women in orange, red and gold saris, one in a teal blouse, kneel or bend at the altar and make offerings. A timestamp in the corner reads Oct 12, 2024 5:47:04 PM.2024-12-10Eight people stand in a row in front of a gold-painted shrine hall with a central deity murti seated on a lotus-style pedestal under a canopy, garlanded and decorated with flowers. Flanking the central shrine are smaller deity figures in orange-backed niches with umbrellas. A woman on the left in a blue saree holds a tray of fruit; a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside her. Next are a boy in a grey t-shirt and a teenager in a white shirt holding a flower garland and a tray of flowers, then an older man in a white shirt and cream dhoti holding a tray of flowers. A boy in a white dhoti holds a flower tray, a woman in a gold-bordered white saree holds a tray of fruit, and an older woman in a dark saree stands at the right. Overhead are ceiling fans and a light fixture. A timestamp reads 15-Feb-2026 7:15:41 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-15A photograph inside a golden-walled hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fans. Seven people stand in a line in front of a shrine. The central deity murti sits on a lotus-shaped pedestal under a red and gold canopy, draped with a garland. Flanking shrines hold standing deity figures under green and gold umbrellas. Standing from left: a woman in a blue-and-purple sari holding a tray of fruit; a man in a white shirt and white dhoti; a boy in a teal shirt holding a tray of yellow and white flowers; a teenage boy in a white hoodie holding a tray of red and pink flowers; an older man in a cream dhoti and shirt holding a tray of flowers; a boy in white kurta and dhoti holding a tray of red flowers; a woman in a white sari with gold border holding a tray of fruit; and an older woman in a black sari with a gold border. The trays hold fruit, marigold and rose flower offerings, typical of puja offerings. A sign on the shrine reads KAILASA SALEM. A timestamp on the image reads 15-Feb-2026 7:15:25 pm Salem.2026-02-15A group of seven people stands in front of a golden-walled temple shrine, each holding an offering tray of fruit, flowers or betel leaves. From left: a woman in a blue saree with a pink border, a man in white dhoti and shirt, a boy in a green t-shirt, a teen in a white hooded sweatshirt, an older man in white dhoti and shirt, a boy in white kurta, a woman in white and gold saree, and an older woman in a dark saree. Behind them a deity murti sits on a golden lotus pedestal under a canopy, flanked by orange niches with other deity murtis and green umbrellas. A small golden sign reads KAILASA SALEM. A timestamp overlay reads 15-Feb-2026 7:15:38 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-15Interior photo of a temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and yellow-ochre walls, a timestamp reading 15-Feb-2026 7:14:56 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. On the right, a gilded altar holds a deity murti seated on a golden throne beneath an orange canopy, with a small sign reading KAILASA SALEM ARATHI. Centre, two deity figures stand in arched niches; a dark stone figure under a green umbrella sits beside them, and oil lamps and offerings sit on the steps. Six people stand in a row in front of the altar holding flower-filled plates and offerings: an older woman in a dark sari, a woman in a blue-bordered sari, a man in white shirt and white dhoti, a boy in a grey shirt, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, a bare-chested man in white with a cream shirt, a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari, and a boy in white. A white draped cloth covers a stand at right.2026-02-15Indoor temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and yellow-ochre walls, where a group stands in a row holding offering trays of flowers, fruit and leaves before a shrine. Three women in saris and four men and boys in white dhotis or shirts stand on the step in front. Behind them, a black stone Shiva lingam and a dark deity murti sit in arched niches, and on the right a golden shrine holds a standing deity figure under an orange canopy beside a sign reading KAILASA SALEM. A white-draped table and a small blue bench sit at right. A timestamp in the corner reads 15-Feb-2026 7:14:50 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-15A photograph inside a plain room with cream walls and a tiled floor, showing a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border pouring liquid from a brass vessel onto a ritual setup at floor level. Beside him, a brass plate holds flower petals and garlands, and a brass lamp with a flame stands nearby with pink flowers. Behind him, five women stand with hands folded in namaste; one wears a red saree with an orange border and holds a baby, another wears a green saree, one wears a pink floral dress, one wears a purple saree, and a small girl in a red top stands beside them. A wooden cabinet with glass doors stands on the right, with framed deity pictures on top and a small golden murti on the wall. Abhishekam appears to be underway.2025-04-24A photograph of a woman standing in a large, plain hall with a corrugated metal roof, pressing her palms together in an anjali greeting. She wears a red and maroon floral saree with a patterned border and a brown embroidered blouse, with gold bangles and a gold necklace, and has a white vibhuti marking with a red bindi on her forehead. Behind her are a yellow panel, a small table with a monitor and speakers, chairs, and a framed picture on the wall. At right is a brick-lined fire pit with a metal bowl, and plates with offerings lie on the floor at left.2024-09-08A group of people stands in front of a gold-painted temple hall at the KAILASA Salem centre, holding offering trays of fruit, flower garlands and small plates during a puja. Seven people are visible: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a boy in a teal t-shirt, a boy in a white shirt, an older man in a white shirt and dhoti, a boy in white, a woman in a white and gold sari, and an older woman in a dark sari, with a woman in a blue sari at the far left edge. Behind them a deity murti. A sign on the shrine reads KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-15