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A photograph of three metal murti figures arranged on a green cloth in a temple-like room. On the left stands a small figure with a maroon headdress, layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold sari, holding a red hibiscus flower. In the centre is a gold serpent-hooded lingam-style form draped with silver beaded garlands, a red hibiscus on top and a large jewelled pendant on its base. On the right stands a taller figure in a dark turban, gold necklaces and a red-and-gold patterned garment, also holding a red hibiscus. Scattered white flowers lie on the cloth, with a gold-framed backdrop and orange and pink fabric behind. Digital timestamp reads 22-Mar-2026 7:29:39 am, Salem, KAILASA Salem.

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A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a green cloth. Three gilded statues dominate: on the left a male figure with a red tilak and a flower in hand, in a red and gold brocade dhoti-style garment and a jewelled necklace; on the right a female figure with bangles, red-and-gold brocade sari and a flower; in the centre a golden cobra hood with a yellow hibiscus flower over a coiled gold lingam-like form draped in red-gold brocade and garlands. In the foreground stand brass plates with a small oil lamp and a small brass figure, and a jewelled ornament with pearl strings. A timestamp reads Apr. 13, 2025 12:31:31 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-13A photograph of three decorated murti figures on a green cloth in an indoor temple setting, with a timestamp reading 08-Mar-2026 8:44:15 am Salem KAILASA Salem. The two outer figures are standing metal or painted-deity figures dressed in green silk saris with gold and jewelled necklaces, one with a red-and-gold headdress and one with a tall black crown. The central figure is a cobra-hooded metal form with a gold base, garlanded with red flowers and white flowers, wearing a jewelled green garment. Frangipani blossoms lie around the bases. Brass oil lamps and a gold-coloured wall are visible behind. No physical people are shown.2026-03-08A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a green cloth in a temple setting. Two standing gold-coloured metal figures flank a central shivalinga-style form draped in red and gold silk; the left figure wears a dark turban and the right has a black head covering with rhinestone bands, both adorned with red hibiscus flowers and layered necklaces. The central lingam-like form has a silver-beaded base, jewelled ornaments and a hibiscus on top. 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A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 8:39:07 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-21A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden Shiva lingam with a gold yoni-pitha base and silver necklace, flanked by two standing deity murtis dressed in red silk garments with gold jewellery and dark braided headdresses. Pink cloth covers the altar, scattered with white flower petals, rose petals and marigolds, with brass kalasha and oil lamp vessels in the foreground. Behind, a green-clad dark statue stands on a gold pedestal and an orange cloth hangs on the wall. A timestamp reads 06-Jan-2026 10:23:26 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. No people are visible.2026-01-06Photo of three decorated murti figures on a green cloth in a temple setting. Left, a standing figure in a red-and-gold patterned sari with pink head covering, layered pearl and bead necklaces and a red tilak. Centre, a gold kalasha-like vessel with a silver-bead garland, a gold-and-stone ornament and a gold chain, dressed in a pleated red-and-gold silk cloth. Right, a standing figure in a red-and-gold sari with a black headdress trimmed with silver studs, gold necklaces and bangles, holding a red flower. Red hibiscus flowers are scattered on the cloth in front. Behind them stand orange and red drapes, a gold-coloured pillar and a brass oil lamp. No physical people are visible.2026-03-22Photograph of a ritual display on a magenta cloth in a temple-like hall with gold-painted walls and a pink curtain behind. Three gilded statues stand together: a male figure on the left in a red wrap, rudraksha-style red beads, orange flower garland and maroon turban with a red hibiscus; a central Shivalinga-style form draped in red cloth, with a gold snake hood, pearl and gold necklaces and a jeweled face ornament; and a female figure on the right in a red sari with gold border, bangles, a jeweled necklace and a long beaded braid topped by a navy headpiece with a red hibiscus. Brass plates hold lamps and red flowers in front, and a timestamp reads Jul. 8, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-08-07A photograph of three decorated metal murtis on a white-draped table inside a temple-like room. The figure on the left wears an orange-gold garment, a brown turban, a tall decorated headdress of silver stones, and a garland. The central figure is a gold cobra-hooded Shiva-linga style form with a brass bowl holding orange flowers. The figure on the right wears a coral-pink sari, a black-and-silver turban, a long braided plait, and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps and a brass plate with flowers sit around the murtis, and a gold-framed backdrop is behind them. No physical people are visible.2025-12-13A photograph of a shrine arrangement showing three standing statues dressed in orange garments and garlands. The two outer statues wear orange cloth with gold borders, red and white garlands, pearl necklaces, and turbans topped with red hibiscus flowers; one holds a hand near its chest. The central object is a gold-toned Shiva lingam with a hooded metal cover, draped in pink, orange and yellow marigold garlands and a hibiscus. Gold plates with oil lamps, a small gold crown-shaped image and a green silk cloth lie in front. A photographic timestamp reads Feb. 15, 2025 10:47:02 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu, Index number 46. No living people are visible.2025-02-15A ritual arrangement on a green cloth with two gold-painted figures in maroon silk saris with gold borders, adorned with silver necklaces, bangles and red hibiscus flowers in their hair. Between them stands a gold-toned kalasha-like vessel or lingam form draped in a maroon cloth, with a silver ornament and beaded garland, topped with a red hibiscus. Brass plates hold oil lamps, a lit diya, a yellow cloth or offering, and kumkum, indicating puja offerings. The timestamp reads 24-Feb-2024 10:41:19 am Salem.2024-02-24A photograph of three ornate metal deity murti arranged on a wooden platform in a temple shrine. The central figure is a gold kalasha-like vessel draped in an orange and red silk cloth, decorated with a red rose, jewelled necklaces and a jewelled disc. To the right stands a murti in an orange brocade sari with a red border, wearing gold bangles, a gold necklace, a black hair braid with white beaded ornaments, a black crown-like headdress and a red bindi. To the left a smaller standing figure in orange garments with a red sash, jewelled necklace and red headdress holds its hands in a greeting gesture. Behind them stands a large black stone Nandi bull decorated with bells and jewellery, beside a purple gold-brocade cloth and orange shrine arches with garlands. A timestamp reads 23-Feb-2026 1:34:53 pm, Salem, KAILASA Salem.2026-02-23Photograph of three small decorated figures placed on a green cloth in a temple-style room. Two standing figures flank a central cobra-hooded seat or pedestal. The left figure wears a maroon turban, a layered gold and jewelled necklace and a green patterned silk garment, and holds a hand raised in a gesture. The right figure wears a black cap with decorative ornaments, bangles, a red flower garland and green silk clothing. The central form has a golden seven-hooded cobra canopy with silver-toned ornaments, red flowers on a gold base and a jewelled medallion. Marigold and plumeria flowers lie around the base. Behind them stand a dark statue draped in orange and white cloth, brass oil lamps and a lamp stand on a gold platform. Timestamp overlay reads 08-Mar-2026 8:44:19 am Salem KAILASA Salem.2026-03-08