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A golden statue of a seated sage with raised right palm (abhaya gesture) sits on a gold lotus-shaped pedestal before a deep maroon draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure wears a maroon and orange turban with a crest ornament, maroon and saffron robes, and is draped with a long garland of green limes, yellow and red flowers, and white blossoms. Offerings in front include a brass plate of limes, oranges and flowers, a small brass vessel and a diya. Gold trident staffs flank the seat. A placard reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH beside a small portrait labelled with the same ritual setting. Timestamp overlay: Nov. 24, 2024, 7:02:57 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.