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A photograph of a gold-toned puja arrangement at KAILASA SALEM, with no people visible. Two standing metal figures flank a central ornate golden form with a crown-like headdress and a pink cloth skirt, adorned with garlands, jewelled necklaces and a jewelled breastplate; the left figure wears a green dress and the right wears a maroon sari with gold jewellery. In front, a large gold plate holds a pair of embossed gold sandals or paduka with yellow flowers and green leaves. Brass oil lamps (deepam) with small flames stand on either side, and a brass handbell (ghanta) sits at left alongside small brass vessels, a conch shell and a flower-decorated brass plate in the foreground. Yellow flowers and leaves are scattered on the offerings, and a timestamp reads 23-Dec-2025.

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A photograph of a shrine arrangement with no living people visible. Three figures stand on a pink cloth with gold border: at left a silver-faced figure in green sari with a red-and-purple turban and beaded necklaces, at centre a gold-coloured deity murti or kalasha-like form draped in green cloth with a large gold necklace, and at right a silver-faced figure in green sari with a dark embellished headdress holding a small vessel. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on brass plates beside them, and a small brass plate holds yellow flowers. In the foreground a large brass tray holds a pair of ornate brass sandals or padukas decorated with floral engraving, dotted with yellow chrysanthemums and orange marigolds. A timestamp reads 31-Dec-2025 7:02:44 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-31Indoor shrine arrangement photographed at close range with a timestamp overlay in the lower right. Two standing metal deity figures in blue embroidered silk garments stand on a white cloth; the figure on the left has a gold necklace and a flower, the figure on the right wears a large black and silver headdress and gold necklaces. Between them sits a golden throne-like seat draped in blue silk with a jewelled chest ornament. In front, a brass lamp with a lit flame, brass bells, small brass vessels and a large gold tray holding flower petals with orange marigolds and white jasmine flowers. Brass oil lamps and a trident-topped stand are visible at the edges. No people are visible.2025-12-20A photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. Three metal murti figures stand on a white cloth: a green-skirted female figure on the left, a central gold-hooded cobra-headed figure with a pink skirt and jewelled collar, and a female figure in a maroon sari with a dark turban-like headdress on the right, all decorated with marigold garlands. In front, a large brass plate holds marigolds and small brass lamps, with lit oil lamps on each side. Brass vessels, a bell, a conch shell, bowls of turmeric and a spoon sit on a wooden altar, and smoke rises in the room. A timestamp reads 22-Dec-2025 5:34:42 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-22A photograph of a puja arrangement in a temple-like room with no people visible. At the centre, a golden shiva lingam-style sculpture stands on a white cloth draped with a maroon and gold textile, flanked by two standing figurines dressed in maroon garments with gold trim and jewelry. Two brass lamps stand on either side, and two small lit oil lamps sit on shrine stands in front. A large brass plate holds a pair of ornate golden sandals decorated with orange and white flowers. Scattered on the wooden platform are brass bowls, a kalasha pot, a bell, flower offerings, a brass cup, a shell, turmeric and kumkum powders, and a lit lamp. A red and orange cloth hangs in the background. A timestamp reads 22-Dec-2025 6:37:28 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2025-12-22 +1 copiesKAILASA SALEM On January 3, 20262026-01-03 +1 copiesIndoor temple-style shrine arrangement with three decorated figures on a wooden platform: a central Shiva lingam covered in gold and silver-toned ornaments with a golden hooded cobra canopy, flanked by two standing deity murtis in maroon and gold-bordered garments with garlands, one wearing a striped headdress and holding a red flower. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side and in front. In the foreground a large gold ritual plate holds pairs of carved gold footwear padukas decorated with red, pink and purple flowers and green leaves, beside a brass handbell. A black deity statue in yellow and gold dress and a gold lotus pedestal appear in the background. No people are visible.2026-01-26A photograph of a temple shrine arranged for worship. Three small metal figures in red-and-gold draped garments stand on a white cloth: two standing figures flank a central seated or pedestal element with a golden crown-like headdress and a white floral-patterned cloth; the figure on the right wears a dark hair bun with a long braid and layered necklaces. Two small brass oil lamps with lit flames sit in front, and a large gold ritual plate holds white flowers and leaves. Behind them are gold lotus-shaped pedestals, an orange and magenta cloth backdrop and gilded arch frames. A timestamp overlay reads 26 Dec 2025 06:57:57, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa Salem. No people are visible.2025-12-26Photograph of a puja arrangement on a green cloth with an orange cloth below. Two standing metal figures in red and gold brocade saris flank a central golden shivalinga-style vessel draped with a gold garland and topped with a yellow hibiscus flower. Brass lamps with figures sit at the corners, a brass plate holds a pair of ornate gold sandals or padukas decorated with flowers, and a brass kalasha-like vessel stands near a bowl of red kumkum. Timestamp reads Apr. 13, 2025 12:31:23 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-13Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gold-painted altar with brass oil lamps (nanda deepa stands) and a golden trident (trishul) mounted on a gold pedestal. In the centre, two small standing deity murtis in yellow and pink silk with gold necklaces and one wearing a black-and-white headdress stand beside a gold mask-faced figure on a white cloth, decorated with jasmine flowers. A brass plate in the foreground holds a pair of gold sandals (padukas) with white flowers, next to a brass bell. Behind, a black stone deity murti in orange and blue silk with silver jewellery and a jewelled crown stands under a gold arch. A maroon cloth-draped seat with gold border and a dark cloth with a painted figure are at the right. No people are visible.2025-12-19A photograph of a shrine arrangement with no living people visible. Two standing figures flank a central golden Shiva Linga-style structure with a serpent hood-like crown. The figures wear teal green garments with pink-purple lower cloth, adorned with white and red beaded necklaces, and the one on the right has a dark navy turban with silver embellishments. A round golden crown or mukut with a deity relief sits on a silver plate in the centre. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and a large brass tray holds a pair of ornately engraved golden sandals decorated with white flower petals. A brass bell is at the lower left on an orange cloth, over a green brocade cloth. A small brass lamp and offering plates sit on the shrine platform. A timestamp reads Apr. 21, 2025 7:32:08 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2025-04-21A ritual arrangement on a blue brocade-covered table in a temple-like room. Two standing deity murti figures, one on each side, wear green and teal silk garments with gold border, jewelled headdresses, garlands and red tilak marks. A central object, a golden peetha-like base draped with a white and pink garland, holds a jewelled crown and a lit oil lamp on a brass plate with a plumeria flower. Brass plates and a brass bell sit in the foreground, one tray holding ornate golden pieces with flowers and leaves. A timestamp overlay reads Aug. 25, 2024 12:46:06 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-25Indoor shrine photo of a ritual arrangement on a magenta cloth. Two standing golden-faced figures in teal and gold brocade saris flank a central golden deity murti or yantra-like form draped with pearl and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a green silk cloth. Garlands of red and orange flowers hang on the figures. Brass plates hold white jasmine flowers, yellow blossoms, small lamps and offerings in front, and a brass tray with white flowers and decorated kalasha-like vessels sits in the foreground. Ornate gold-carved panels and orange drapery form the background. Timestamp overlay reads Jul. 5, 2024 10:51:42 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-04-07