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A photograph of a ritual altar draped in red cloth, with a small metal deity murti at its centre wearing a silver crown and a silver necklace, dressed in a red garment and holding a yellow flower. Yellow and white flowers, white and red garlands with yellow and green accents hang on the gold-coloured pillar and white cloth backdrop. A framed picture stands behind the murti. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp, a small bowl of white liquid, a brass cup of water, a red apple, a brass pot of water and a tall brass lamp stand. This appears to be a puja or daily ritual setup with offerings. A timestamp in the corner reads 11 Apr 2025 04:50:26, with the labels Chennai and Kailasa Tondaiarpet.

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A photograph of a shrine altar decorated for daily worship. A small metal deity murti in a red garment and ornate crown stands at centre on a gold brocade cloth, flanked by white and yellow flower garlands hung on gold pillars. Brass plates hold marigold and white flowers, and a small lamp burns beside the murti. In the foreground, a brass lamp stand with a lit flame, a brass bowl of dark dried fruit or seeds, a white-filled bowl, a copper vessel, a coconut decorated with flowers and leaves, and a brass kalasha-like vessel are arranged on red cloth. A timestamp and location overlay appear at lower right. No people are visible.A small metal murti of a deity stands on a raised platform draped in gold and red cloth, decorated with a white flower garland and a tall ornate headdress with a round medallion, with a multi-coloured flower garland hanging on each side. Scattered white and red flower petals lie on the cloth and a brass plate of white flowers sits to the left. In the foreground are a copper vessel of water with incense sticks, a brass lamp with a lit flame, a bowl of green limes and a brass oil lamp with a small flame. The image carries a timestamp and a location caption reading kailasa tondiorpet laghu pooja. No people are visible.Photograph of a small shrine table during a ritual setup. Centre stands a small brass-coloured deity murti of a standing female figure wearing a red garment, a white flower necklace and a tall decorated crown, flanked by white and orange flower garlands hanging behind. Before it sit a copper vessel filled with liquid, a small brass bowl of dark blue crystals, a brass cup, a tall brass oil lamp stand, and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate to the right. Marigold and petals are scattered on the gold and red cloth. No people are visible.A photograph of a small temple shrine draped in gold and maroon cloth, with white and yellow flower garlands hanging on the sides. At the centre stands a small metal deity murti with a red cloth and a silver-trimmed crown, flanked by a lit oil lamp. In the foreground are brass vessels: a copper pot, a brass lamp stand, a round yellow offering, and a brass plate with small items. No people are visible. A timestamp and location caption in the lower right read 15 Jun 2025, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a home-style shrine set up for puja, with a small bronze deity murti of a standing figure wearing a silver crown and red cloth, beside a white and pink Ganesha figure. The altar is draped with green, red and purple silk cloths and garlanded with white and yellow flower strings. Brass plates hold yellow marigold petals, a copper bowl holds offerings, a lit oil lamp burns in front, and a brass pot with a ladle stands in the foreground. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with gold and orange silk draping and garlands of white and yellow flowers strung on gold pillars. Centre stands a small metal statue of a standing saint-like figure in a maroon-red shawl with a white-and-red jewelled necklace, beside a Nataraja bronze dancing Shiva within an arch, a small Ganesha figure, a black lingam-like stone, and a lit brass lamp on a plate. In the foreground are brass vessels, a bowl of red kumkum or pomegranate seeds, a small plate of yellow and white flowers, a lit wick lamp and incense sticks. The bottom-right caption reads kailasa tondiorpet laghu pooja, and a timestamp reads 4 Jul 2025 04:41:31. No people are visible.2025-04-07A photograph of an indoor puja setup on a green silk cloth with gold borders. In the foreground left, a small figurine of a seated sage in a maroon robe with a yellow flower garland sits on a bronze base on an orange-cloth-covered brass tray, with a yellow flower and a red petal nearby. Center right, a lit brass oil lamp with a flame burns beside a small brass hand bell and a brass lamp stand. On the right, a maroon-rimmed tray holds two brass bowls, one with white liquid and one with yellow liquid. Behind, a brass tray holds a small brass vessel, a dark object, scattered petals and rice, and a maroon cloth covers a table with a small brass lamp. A red-brown bowl sits at the top right. A timestamp on the lower right reads 17 Mar 2025 08:30:51 Chennai Kailasa Thiruvannamalai. No people are visible.2025-03-17A photograph of a shrine table draped in gold brocade with a blue-bordered cloth in front. A small metal murti of a standing figure in a red garment with a crown and garland stands at the back, beside a metal Nataraja-style dancing figure in a ring and a copper kalasha-like vessel with a yellow flower. In the foreground, a coconut wrapped in leaves and a yellow marigold sits on a tray, with a mango topped with white jasmine, a small brass cup of liquid, a copper vessel holding water with flowers, and burning incense sticks. No people are visible. The scene shows a neivethiyam-style offering arranged before the deities.Photograph inside a temple shrine of a standing metal murti of a figure wearing a crimson and gold crown, a large white and orange flower garland, a silver jewelled necklace and a yellow silk dhoti-style cloth. Its raised right hand shows a gesture of blessing. Beside it stands a brass ornate oil lamp, and a red brocade cloth covers the altar. A seated priest in white dhoti with bare upper body, grey hair, holds a small bell and performs ritual with a brass tray holding a small metal figure garlanded with yellow flowers. A pink-robed figure with garlands stands at right, and a small Ganesha figure and lit oil lamp sit on the altar. Brass vessels and yellow marigold petals lie in front. Timestamp reads 20 Apr 2025 14:31:25 Chennai Kailasa Tondaiarpet.2025-04-20A photograph inside a temple shrine of a priest seated at lower left, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti with a sacred thread, ringing a brass handbell while holding a lit lamp over a brass plate. Behind him a metallic-finished standing deity murti wearing a red and gold crown-like headdress, a jewelled gold necklace and a yellow silk garment is garlanded with white jasmine and orange-yellow marigold strands and raises one hand in blessing. A small brass figure of a standing deity with a flower on its head sits on a tray in front, and a small Ganesha murti with a red lamp appears to the right. Red and gold brocade covers the altar, with brass vessels and marigold flowers in the foreground, and a camera timestamp reads 20 Apr 2025 14:31:30 Chennai Kailasa Tondaiarpet.2025-04-20Photograph of a shrine altar at KAILASA Thondaiyarpet. In the foreground a silver-toned figure of a seated or standing deity with an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a maroon cloth is decorated with yellow chrysanthemum flowers and green leaves, with a small Nataraja-style dancing figure within a arched silver prabhavali beside it. Behind, a banner reads KAILASA THONDAIYARPET BHARAT, and a copper Ganesha murti with marigold garlands and a red and gold brocade cloth stand on the altar. A framed photograph of a smiling person in the top right corner is a printed picture, not a physical person in the scene. A digital timestamp reads 21 Apr 2025 20:54:30 Chennai.2025-04-21A photograph of a small household shrine arranged on a red and green cloth, with garlands of white jasmine and marigold draped above. A small seated figure in a red-brown robe with a white and red necklace and a tilak on the forehead sits on a copper base, surrounded by scattered white flowers. Beside it stands a colourful orange and white Ganesha figure. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bowl of almonds, a brass vessel of liquid, and a brass lamp stand sit on the cloth, along with a framed printed image of a monk-like figure. There are no physical people in the frame.