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Photograph of a temple shrine with black stone deity murti set against an orange draped arch framed in gold. The central deity wears an orange dhoti, a white turban, a silver-and-jewelled garland and holds a spear-like staff, while two attendant figures in magenta and pink skirts with pink headdresses stand on either side. In the foreground, a table holds brass and bronze figures, including a Ganesha murti and a standing figure with raised hand, some draped in red cloth, with yellow flower garlands, scattered petals and a brass plate with a small lamp. The floor is patterned with coloured kolam designs. No people are visible in the scene.

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KAILASA SALEM On December 2, 20252025-12-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of an indoor shrine with a central black-stone deity murti standing in an arched golden niche against orange drapery, wearing an orange dhoti, silver-and-gem embellished shawl, a white headdress and holding a trident-like spear. Flanking it are two dark figures in magenta and pink skirts with silver crowns and necklaces. In the foreground a row of small gilded metal figurines, some draped in red cloths and garlanded with orange flowers, sits on a wooden platform, including an elephant-headed figure and a seated deity. The floor bears colourful painted kolam-style patterns. No people are visible.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a row of gilded bronze deity figures on a low wooden platform in front of three dark stone murtis in an arched gold niche. The central dark murti wears an orange dhoti, a white and gold crown and a large silver-and-gold ornamented shawl, holding a spear-like staff. The two flanking dark murtis wear pink and magenta garments with silver necklaces and pink headdresses. On the platform, bronze figures include a seated figure with a trident, a figure with an upraised hand, a figure in red cloth, and a small brass plate with a lamp and a yellow flower offering. Pink petals are scattered on the floor. No living people are visible.2025-11-27A temple shrine photographed indoors showing a central black stone murti of a deity wearing an orange dhoti, a white and gold crown, a silver-and-gold necklace and a long ceremonial spear, with a jeweled ornament at the chest. Two flanking black-stone figures in pink and magenta dresses with silver necklaces and crowns stand within a gilded arch backed by orange cloth. In front, a row of smaller gilded metal murtis, including a deity with a trident and several figures draped in red cloth, are decorated with orange marigold garlands. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a tray at the lower left. No people are visible.KAILASA SALEM On December 2, 20252025-12-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine interior showing three dark stone murtis in a golden arched niche against an orange backdrop: a central standing deity holding a trident and wearing an orange dhoti, flanked by two figures in magenta and pink skirts with silver necklaces. In the foreground on a low wooden table are several gold-toned metal statues, including a standing figure with a staff, a female figure in an orange-red sari, and a multi-armed figure, each adorned with orange marigold garlands and red cloths. A brass plate with marigold petals and a small decorative object sits at the front, with brass vessels at the edge. The floor has a painted yellow and red floral kolam pattern. No living people are visible. +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a central black stone deity murti of Murugan holding a spear (vel) in its raised hand, wearing an orange dhoti, a silver-and-jewelled shield-like backdrop and a white crown. Flanked on either side by two black stone female figures in magenta saris and silver necklaces. In front, a row of small gilded metal figurines includes a Ganesha with a mouse, a figure holding a trident, and several seated deities draped in red cloths, with pink and yellow flower petals and marigold garlands scattered around them. Two brass plates in the foreground hold a small oil lamp with a marigold and a tray of ritual items. The floor is patterned and the arched gold frame surrounds the shrine. No people are visible.2025-11-27A temple shrine photographed indoors showing black stone deity murtis in gilded arched niches against orange drapery. The central figure stands with a tall spear-like staff and silver-white crown, wearing an orange dhoti and silver-embellished garland, flanked by two figures in magenta skirts with silver necklaces and pink headdresses. In front, a row of gold-toned metal murtis is arranged on a dais with white flower offerings, including a standing figure with a red cloth draped over its shoulder and a multi-armed figure. A decorative kolam pattern in yellow, red and green covers the floor. No physical people are visible.A temple shrine photographed head-on, showing a central black stone deity murti flanked by two black stone female figures in magenta and pink saris with silver crowns and necklaces. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a white turban, a bejewelled garland-style sash, and holds a trident-like staff. Golden arched niches frame the shrine against orange draped cloth. In front, several bronze and gilt metal statues stand on pedestals, including a figure with a Ganesha-like elephant head, a standing figure in orange cloth, and small deities with orange marigold flowers placed at their bases. The floor has painted floral designs in yellow and red.Indoor temple shrine photographed from the front. In the centre, a dark deity murti stands in an orange garment with a silver-and-white crown, holding a trident, flanked by two dark standing murtis wearing magenta skirts with gold-edged borders and pink headdresses. In front, a brown wooden platform holds golden metal murtis, including a Ganesha on the left, a standing figure in the centre, and a female figure in an orange cloth on the right. Orange marigold garlands rest at their bases, and an orange cloth is draped over several figures. A white plate with small offerings sits on the platform. Brass pots stand at the right, and an oil lamp burns in the foreground. Floor has a patterned design. No people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched alcove holding three dark-stoned deity murtis: the central figure wears an orange and gold dhoti, a white turban-like crown, a silver-and-gold shoulder cloth and holds a tall trident-like staff, flanked by two female murtis in magenta dresses, silver crowns and garlands. In front on a patterned floor are a row of gold-toned metal murtis, including a male figure with a bare torso, a standing figure in an orange cloth and a seated figure in orange cloth, plus smaller bronze figures draped in red cloth, with flower offerings at their bases. No people are visible in the scene.A photograph of a temple shrine with three large black stone deity murtis standing in gilded arched niches against orange drapery. The central figure holds a tall spear and wears a white crown with a rich, jewelled garland and an orange dhoti; the two flanking figures wear pink skirts, pink crowns and silver necklaces. In front on a wooden platform stand smaller polished bronze figures, including a bare-chested figure, a figure in a red-orange shawl, and a multi-armed figure, many decorated with white flower offerings at their bases. A kolam pattern decorates the floor. No living people are visible.