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A photograph of a shrine altar with a large draped deity figure wrapped in red and gold brocade cloth, topped with yellow and pink flower garlands. In the foreground a round brass tray holds two brass kalasha-style vessels with pink rose petals and roses scattered over and around them, with petals also scattered on the purple patterned cloth. To the right a yellow sign reads KAILASA, TIRUVANNAMALAI, NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI. No people are visible in the frame. Timestamp overlay reads 19-Mar-2026 8:20:46 am, Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

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A small metal deity murti stands on a square pedestal in front of a golden hooded cobra-shaped canopy, decorated with a jeweled crown, gold coin garlands and a chain of coins across the chest. Pink and gold brocade cloth drapes the background, with pink rose petals and marigold flowers scattered around. A brass tray holds a golden vessel and more rose petals beside the figure. The photo carries a timestamp reading 19-Mar-2026 8:20:41 am, Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2026-03-19A photograph of a temple puja arrangement with no people visible. In the foreground a grey cloth with gold border holds brass bowls of flowers, yellow powder, red kumkum, fruit, a brass lamp with a lit oil lamp, a metal cup with spoon, and a sandalwood-coloured paste in a bowl, with scattered pink petals. A stick of incense stands in a holder beside the lamp. Behind, a red and gold brocade cushion supports silver trays holding small silver vessels and pink roses. Beyond, a gold-draped throne-like seat sits in front of a deity murti wrapped in orange and gold cloth and decorated with white pearl ornaments. Purple cloth covers the floor and brass lamps stand at the sides. The timestamp reads 18-Jun-2024 6:55:49 am.2024-07-10An empty temple shrine arrangement with no people visible. A pair of gilded padukas (sandals) rests on a pink velvet cloth atop a brass pedestal in front of a golden ornate pillar draped with a jewelled maroon ribbon. To the left stands a small bronze deity murti with a halo and garland on an orange cloth scattered with pink petals. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp burning, a brass bell, a brass plate of pink flower petals with two small bowls, incense sticks, a small brass cup and a brass tray. A timestamp reads Aug. 4, 2025 8:35:48 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-08A photograph of a puja setup with no people visible. On a purple striped cloth sits a padapooja arrangement: a pair of silver sandal-shaped padukas (sacred footprints) on an orange and gold brocade cushion decorated with pink flowers. Brass lamps and a white conch stand on a green cloth behind. In the foreground, a grey cloth holds brass plates and bowls of pink petals, vermilion, turmeric, a lit oil lamp, a conch, incense sticks and rudraksha beads. A brass vessel of pink and yellow flowers and a brass aarti plate with white and red powders sit on a gold cloth below. A timestamp reads 27-Jun-2024 6:55:02 am.Close-up photo of a puja setting. A hand rests on a golden tray at lower left, and the arm wears a red silk garment with gold zari border. Red and white flowers and green leaves lie on the left. Behind is a golden deity murti or ornament with a crown-like top and a tall brass lamp stand on a red cloth. Right foreground shows a silver vessel with pink flowers and incense sticks.2011-05-17January 25 20172017-01-25Overhead photograph of a padapooja and Paramasiva pooja setup on a purple cloth with teal stripes. Two silver padukas (sandal-shaped foot impressions) rest on a gold-and-red brocade cushion at the top of the frame, decorated with pink flowers. Below, a grey cloth holds brass plates of pink rose petals, small brass bowls of powders, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks and a conch shell. At the bottom, a brass tray with a bowl of pink petals, a green booklet, grey and red powders, and a brass plate with leaves. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 03-Jul-2024 6:42:06 am and a caption reads Padapooja And Paramasiva Pooja_SSJP.2024-02-07Photograph of a puja arrangement at a temple shrine. A pair of gold padukas (sacred sandals) rests on a teal silk cloth with gold tassels, placed on an ornate gold-toned base. White flower petals are scattered over the padukas. In front, a red cloth covers a table holding a brass thali with a brass bowl of grey ash or powder, a small bowl, wooden sticks, and a lit oil lamp. Brass incense stands with burning incense sticks and a brass oil lamp stand are nearby. A maroon cloth with gold border covers an object at the upper right. Timestamp overlay reads 19-Dec-2025 5:26:59 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-19A photograph of a worship setup with no people visible. At the centre stands a pair of gold-plated sandal-shaped padukas resting on a teal silk cloth with tassels, marigold-like yellow flowers scattered around them, on a gold pedestal. To the right, a deity or ritual object wrapped in a maroon and gold cloth with a silver jewelled ornament and green leaves. On a red cloth in front are a brass bell, a brass plate with a small bowl and a tray of ash or paste, a brass oil lamp with a flame, a small brass dish with a yellow flower, and a Homelite matchbox. Orange-wrapped vessels stand at the sides. A timestamp reads 31-Dec-2025 8:51:35 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-31January 09 20192019-01-09Photograph of an empty ritual setup on stone steps, with no people visible. Centre: a pair of gilded metal sandals or padukas resting on a magenta velvet cloth over a gold pedestal. Nearby, a brass plate holds bowls of pale paste, scattered pink flower petals, incense sticks in a stand, and small brass bowls. A lit oil lamp stands on a brass base at left, and a brass bell and an engraved brass tray sit alongside. On the left, a small gilded deity murti with a halo sits on an orange cloth strewn with pink petals. A brass plate and a standing brass lamp are also visible. Timestamp text in the lower right reads Aug. 4, 2025 8:36:12 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2025-03-08A photograph of a puja arrangement on a purple and teal striped cloth. Two silver sandal-shaped padukas rest on a red and gold brocade cushion on a low stand, decorated with red roses. 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