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Photograph of a temple shrine set up for worship with no people visible. A large golden throne-like seat stands at the back, draped with a pink velvet cloth on its central pedestal and decorated with beaded maroon and white garland bands. In front, a small deity figure with a purple flower garland stands on an orange cloth, a blue Krishna-like figure with a pink garland sits on a pink cushion at right, and brass puja vessels, a bell, a plate with a lit oil lamp and a brass kalasha-style dish are arranged on steps. A brass lamp and other ritual items sit on a tray at left, and framed deity figures appear in the background. A timestamp overlay in the bottom right reads Sep. 1, 2024 8:18:35 a.m., Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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Interior shrine with golden and orange decor showing a seated statue of a figure in green robes with a green turban, garlanded with flowers and a beaded necklace, raising one hand, placed on a gold lotus pedestal beside a gold trident. In front, a dark stone linga draped with a white cloth and a garland of flowers and beads sits on a white-covered altar. Brass vessels, a bell, a small oil lamp and a plate of offerings lie on a red cloth, with a small deity figure in a flower wreath on an orange cloth and a blue-clad figure to the left. Dark-skinned deity murtis in gold-trimmed orange-backed niches stand on the right. Timestamp reads Sep. 1, 2024 8:18:53 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-01Photograph of an empty temple shrine with no people present. A tall gilded throne-like structure with a dark bordered garland-patterned cloth stands at center above a pink velvet-draped altar holding small brass vessels and flowers. To the left, a small gold deity figure in a yellow garment sits on an orange cushion beside a rounded disk backdrop. To the right, a red and gold kalasha-style pot wrapped in red cloth and garlands sits on a small wooden stand. In front, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, a brass thali with a small figure and offerings, and a dish of incense sticks are arranged on a wooden tray. Empty brass plates lie on the step, and a lit brass oil lamp stands on the floor below. Painted white kolam lines decorate the floor, and deity statues in gold and green clothing stand in the background. A timestamp reads Jul. 5, 2025 10:42:14 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-04-07Photograph of an empty temple shrine with no people visible. A gilded throne-like seat with a carved back and a lion-face motif stands on a pedestal draped in magenta cloth, with a pair of small ritual items on top. To the left, a bronze-coloured figure with a halo sits on an orange cloth. To the right, a small figure in a red and gold garment is adorned with garlands and a headdress. Brass plates, a handbell, a lit oil lamp, a brass tray with fruit, betel leaves, bowls and offerings sit on the stone floor and step. Large statues in red and pink saris stand in the background. A timestamp reads Aug. 1, 2025 8:09:12 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-01Interior of a temple hall showing an empty ritual setup with no people present. A large gold-and-brass throne-like seat with a sheltering gold makara-style arch, draped with a magenta cloth and maroon-and-white beaded garland strips, sits at the centre of a raised wooden platform. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a brass plate and small brass vessels are arranged on tiered wooden stands, with a green mango and a kalasha with mango leaves on a side platform. Painted deity figures in saffron, yellow and blue garments stand on pedestals, and a figure in a blue dress with a flower garland appears in an orange-draped alcove. White kolam designs decorate the grey floor. A timestamp and location caption overlay the lower right corner.2024-09-06Photo of a temple ritual setup in a hall, with a golden ornamented throne-like altar draped with a magenta cloth and garlanded with a beaded strand, holding a small object on the cloth. Two small deity murtis flank the altar: a blue-skinned figure with a crown and jewelled garment on the left, and a gold-clad figure with a crown on the right, plus a metal bowl of flowers and red blossoms. Steps hold brass plates with salt, green leaves, a brass kalasha-style pot, a bell, and offering trays. In the foreground, a saffron cloth holds a brass bell, a copper pot with a spoon, a small brass lamp with a burning flame, white plumeria flowers, and a small bowl of turmeric. Timestamp reads Apr. 4, 2025 10:58:33 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-04Interior temple shrine photographed from the front, with a central seated statue dressed in a pink turban, green garment and garlands, placed on a golden lotus throne behind a pink drape. A golden trident stands on the left and a sign reading KAILASA SALEM BHARATH hangs on the right. Ritual setup on the stepped platform in front includes brass plates, a kalasha-style pot, a small blue-clad deity figure, a flower-garlanded murti and a red-draped stone box with offerings, consistent with a puja arrangement. Dark deity statues in golden arches flank the shrine on both sides, one in green with garland and one in blue with garland. No living people are visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 25, 2024 8:16:02 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-25Photograph of a temple shrine interior with no people visible. Centre: a golden Linga Moorthy on a raised base draped in a magenta velvet cloth, with a gold-and-jewelled garland and a rudraksha-style mala hanging over a golden lion-faced backdrop. In front on a brass tray: a small deity figure, a heap of white rice, lit oil lamps and flowers used in puja. At right, a yellow-gold kalasha with mango leaves and a garland, beside a bell. At left, a small green-robed deity figure on an orange cushion and brass oil lamps. Background includes orange drapes and gilded statues, one with a pink garland. Timestamp overlay reads Jul. 15, 2024 12:16:29 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-15A photograph of an empty temple shrine prepared for ritual worship, with no people visible. On a raised tiered platform in front of a green cloth draped over a gold-coloured throne-like seat stands a copper-gold abhishekam vessel on a square pedestal. A small silver-clad deity murti decorated with pink and yellow flower garlands sits on an orange cloth at left. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit, betel items and small oil lamps, with a brass handbell and a lit oil lamp on a maroon cloth at right. Orange and gold drapes and a blue-skinned deity figure with garlands appear in the background. A white kolam floral design is drawn on the grey floor below, with a brass plate placed on it. A timestamp reads Sep. 26, 2024 11:49:14 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-09-26A photograph of an indoor shrine setup with no people visible. At centre sits a Shiva Linga on a silver-coloured peetha, draped with a magenta velvet cloth, with two small brass pots and a metal rod placed on it. A gold-coloured ornate backdrop with a red stone and jewelled sashes frames the linga. To the left stands a small deity murti decorated with a magenta flower garland on an orange silk cloth. A brass plate holds bananas, a small cup and a copper-topped bell sits nearby, with a brass lamp, incense sticks and a kalasha-like brass vessel around. Behind, a blue-robed deity murti and orange drapes are visible. A timestamp in the corner reads Aug. 25, 2024 8:16:11 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-25A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with no people visible. In the centre stands a large ornate gold-coloured brass throne-like backdrop with carved floral and foliate motifs above a footed brass bowl filled with leaves, flowers and offerings resting on a brass pedestal. To the left a small deity murti in blue with a circular halo stands on a wooden platform beside a small figure in red and gold, and a pair of brass stands holds lamps. To the right a conical form draped in red satin with gold border and green leaves sits on a wooden stand. On the foreground red cloth table are a brass thali with a bowl, a brass bell, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a copper vessel and a small dish of offerings. A timestamp and location overlay reads 30 Nov 2025 08:17:34, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam.2025-11-30Interior of a temple shrine with gold-painted walls and arched niches draped in orange and magenta cloth. A seated golden statue in a green headdress and teal robe, wearing a flower garland and beaded necklace and raising a hand in blessing, sits on a lotus pedestal beside a brass trident. In front, a white-draped altar holds a black Shiva Linga-style form adorned with a marigold garland. A gilded ornate chair with a magenta cloth stands on a stepped platform. Brass plates, a lit oil lamp, a small brass Ganesha with purple flower garland, and a blue Krishna figurine in red clothing are arranged on the steps. Standing black deity murtis in yellow and pink garments appear in the background. A printed sign reads KAILAS and a timestamp indicates Sep. 1, 2024 8:18:55 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-09-01A photograph of an indoor shrine set up for ritual worship, with no people visible. A gilded throne-like seat with ornate carved backing and a jeweled band stands behind a small pink velvet-draped altar holding a pair of silver-looking padukas (sandals). In front sit a brass puja plate with a small bowl of white items and a green item, a small brass lamp, and a large brass tray. To the right, a small figure in red and gold garments with a yellow fruit and mango leaves sits on a wooden stand. On the left, a small deity figure with a halo-like backdrop rests on an orange cloth. A lit oil lamp is visible at the bottom edge, and other figures and objects are in the background. A timestamp reads Jul. 18, 2025 11:05:44 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-07-18