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A decorated shrine with a standing statue of a figure wearing a gold and brown turban, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a red and gold garment, with marigold and rose garlands draped over the statue and its shoulders. The statue stands before a gold ornate throne back, flanked by two golden lion sculptures at the front and tall golden lamp stands with lit oil lamps. Colourful parasols in pink, blue and red-gold hang above. In front, a kalasha pot decorated with white and silver adornments sits on a gold and purple cloth, and brass items including a bell, a plate with an oil lamp, incense sticks and a silver plate lie on an orange-gold cloth. A gold plaque is partly visible on the right. No people are visible in the scene; the figure is a statue. Timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 7:55:10 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

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A decorated shrine room with a seated murti or statue of a figure in a golden throne with a sunburst-style backrest, wearing a gold-trimmed turban, layered jewelled necklaces and a red garment, with raised hands in a blessing gesture. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang on golden pillars at both sides, and the figure sits before a red and orange cloth draped over a purple-covered platform holding a decorated kalasha with a sprig of leaves. Golden lion statues flank the foreground, with brass oil lamps lit, a bell, a small urn, incense sticks and a plate with a lamp in front. Pink, blue and red umbrellas stand behind, and a smoke haze rises near the ceiling. A golden banner partly visible on the right reads KAILASA, TIRUVANNAMALAI, NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI KSHETRAM. The scene is a ritual setting for a puja. No people are visible.A standing statue of a figure in a golden-brown turban with a pink fan-like ornament, adorned with layered silver and gold necklaces, a red-and-gold garment, and a long garland of yellow, white and pink flowers. The raised right hand is in blessing. The statue stands before a gold ornate arch, flanked by pink and blue ornamental parasols and brass oil lamps with flames and burning incense smoke. In front, a bronze kalasha with a mango-leaf and coconut top and silver-embellished decoration rests on a plate of turmeric on an orange-and-purple draped stand, indicating a puja offering. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 8:00:36 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.A seated murti of a deity, dressed and decorated for worship, is the central subject. The figure wears a gold and orange turban with a pink fan-shaped ornament, layered silver and gold necklaces, and a red garment with a gold waistband. Garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and white jasmine hang from the shoulders to the feet. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a flared back, and an orange silk cloth drapes the seat. In front stands a kalasha wrapped in silver and jeweled decoration, topped with mango leaves and coconut, set on a brass plate. Gold oil lamps with bird-shaped finials and pink and blue fringed umbrellas surround the murti. A timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 7:44:58 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.A large figure statue, not a living person, seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold sunburst-style back. The murti wears a gold and pink turban with a pink fan-shaped ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold garment, and a long swept red and black shawl. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing. Fresh garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers hang from its neck to its lap. In front stands a decorated kalasha with mango leaves on top and a silver-and-jewel embellished wrap, set on an orange silk cloth over a tray. Flanking it are gold oil lamps with bird-shaped finials and pink and blue fringed umbrellas, with a timestamp reading 11 Feb 2026 7:44:48 pm.A photograph of a large dark-bronze statue. The figure wears a gold and pink turban with jewelled ornaments, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red garment and an orange silk cloth draped at the feet. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand holds a rudraksha-style mala. Red and yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands hang from the shoulders, with a green mango-leaf kalasha placed at the base. Lit oil lamps, incense smoke and pink and blue canopies with crystal fringe surround the figure. A timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 8:00:31 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.A shirtless priest wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a white turban stands at left, holding a lit incense stick or lamp toward a seated figure. Smoke rises through the room. The seated figure is a deity murti dressed in a red and gold cloth, wearing a pink-and-gold crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and garlanded with yellow and red flowers, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Two gold lion sculptures flank the scene, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, a flower-filled brass plate and a basket of yellow marigolds on the floor, indicating puja and aarti. Timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 8:05:25 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.A photograph inside a temple shrine of a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban, seen from behind, waving smoke from a lamp or incense toward a deity murti. The murti, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, a red and gold cloth, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled crown, sits on a throne with a red cushion. Two golden lion figures flank the altar, which holds brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, a silver plate, a basket of yellow flowers and a lit diya on a tray of marigolds. A caption in the lower right corner reads 11 Feb 2026 8:05:35 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.February 14 20222022-02-14Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, shown as a statue. The figure wears a red turban, red robes, a jewelled breastplate and a red sash, with a white and red garland draped over the shoulders and a raised right hand in blessing. Two red and gold ceremonial parasols with bird emblems flank the throne. In front, a small gold deity murti sits on a pedestal with offerings on a banana leaf, steel bowls, oil lamps and a framed photo of a smiling woman on a gold stand. Background is a painted mountain temple scene. Timestamp and Girivalam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu are overlaid. Statue only, no physical people present.2022-02-01Jan 28 2023 sripuram2023-01-26A photo of a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a white turban, seen from behind, performing a puja before a deity murti. The priest holds a lamp or incense toward the murti, and white sacred ash is visible on his arm. The murti wears a red-and-gold turban, layered gold necklaces, and garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, seated on a gold throne with an orange cloth. Before the murti are a kalasha with flower decoration, brass oil lamps, a lit diya on a plate, a plate of yellow flowers, and a basket of marigolds. Two gold lion figures flank the altar. Smoke rises from the incense. The timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 8:05:39 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.February 01 20222022-02-01