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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a white cloth draped over his shoulder stands at left, reaching toward a shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Three deity murtis stand in the niche, the central one wearing a silver crown and silver-toned ornaments. A brass lamp with a lit flame sits on a green cloth in the foreground, and a small signboard reading KAILASA THONDAIYARPET is set beside the shrine. The yellow walls are decorated with painted pillars. The scene suggests a laghu puja performed at night on the Thirukarthigai Deepam festival.

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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white upper cloth, wearing a white head covering, stands before a shrine holding a small lamp near a green-draped altar. Three deity murtis are decorated with garlands in yellow, green, red and white, with crowns and silver ornaments. A small oil lamp burns on the altar, with a kalasha and flower offerings nearby. To the right, a sign reads KAILASA THONDIARPET and framed portraits are visible. Walls are yellow. A timestamp reads 28 Nov 2025 22:09:43 Chennai. Laghu puja appears to be performed.2025-11-28A photograph inside a temple shrine lit with warm light. A bare-chested priest with a white head cloth and white dhoti bordered in gold faces the altar from behind, lifting an oil lamp toward the deities. The altar is decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers, and three deity murtis stand in a red and gold canopy. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. To the right, a framed portrait with a turban and orange-red garland sits beside a brass oil lamp and offerings of flowers. Bright green and orange banners stand on the sides. A timestamp shows 29 Nov 2025 22:08:56 Chennai and the caption reads TONDIORET Day6 HIRUGARTJIGA DEEPAM NITHYANANDA BRAHMOTSAVAM laghu pooja.2025-11-29A priest with a shaved head and bare torso, wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a white cloth over his shoulder, bends toward a decorated altar and holds a small brass bell in one hand while reaching toward offerings. Three deity murtis stand in the centre under layered marigold and rose garlands with yellow and white accents: the central figure wears a tall silver crown and blue garment and raises a hand in blessing, flanked by two figures in silver crowns and jewelled necklaces. Brass lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings sit on a green cloth in front. To the right, a portrait labelled "KAILASA THONDAIYARPET BHARAT" on a wooden plaque stands beside a garlanded picture. A timestamp reads 26 Nov 2025 22:04:37 Chennai, and the caption reads a Thirukarthigai Deepam Nithyananda Brahmotsavam laghu pooja, so this is a laghu puja at the altar.2025-11-26A photograph of a priest performing puja before a row of three deity murtis decorated with thick garlands of yellow, green, red and white flowers. The priest, bare-chested with a white shawl over his shoulder and white dhoti with gold border, bends forward holding a small bell in one hand and reaching toward offerings. The central murti wears a tall silver crown and a blue-and-gold garment. A small oil lamp burns on the green cloth-covered platform, surrounded by brass kalasha pots, fruit and flower offerings. A sign on the right reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. A timestamp and Chennai label appear in the lower right.2025-11-28A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a white head cloth, performing a ritual before three decorated deity murtis. The central murti is adorned with a silver crown, purple and blue garments, and layered garlands in yellow, green, red and white. Flanking murtis wear garlands in matching colours. Behind them is an ornate gold and red canopy. A sign reads KAILASA THONDAIYARPET. A timestamp reads 28 Nov 2025 20:25:24 Chennai.2025-11-28A shirtless priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward a shrine. Three deity murtis are dressed in garlands of yellow, orange, white and red flowers. The central murti wears a silver crown and a blue dhoti, and the flanking murtis wear crowns and beaded necklaces. Below them a green cloth holds copper vessels, lamps and flower offerings, indicating a lighting ritual. On the right, a framed portrait with a garland is beside a gold-trimmed sign. The yellow walls and dim lighting suggest an evening puja.2025-11-26A photograph of a shrine room with yellow walls and ornate gold arch, where a priest with a shaved head and white cloth on his head, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti with gold border, stands at left facing the shrine lighting an oil lamp. Three deity murtis are garlanded with marigold and blue-green flower garlands, with the central figure holding a raised hand. A green cloth covers the altar below, with a brass lamp, kalasha-like vessels and offerings. A tall sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET. On the right, a framed photograph shows a smiling man with a turban and white beard, garlanded, beside a standing portrait. Decorated red, green and blue pillars frame the scene, with blue and green festoons above.2025-11-28A photo of a priest with a bare chest and white dhoti with gold border, wearing a white head cloth, performing a lamp offering before a shrine decorated with garlands in blue, green, yellow and red. Three deity murtis with silver crowns stand under a gold arched canopy; a green cloth covers the altar below with brass lamps and offerings. A signboard reads KAILASA THONDIARPET. Yellow walls and a timestamp show 29 Nov 2025, Chennai.2025-11-29A priest in a white dhoti with a white head cloth and bare upper body stands at the left, facing a shrine decorated with blue, green and white garlands. Three deity murtis stand on a red and gold throne backdrop, the central one in blue robes with a tall crown. An oil lamp burns on a red-draped table in front, with brass vessels and flower offerings. Flanking the shrine are painted cylindrical pillars with elephant and floral motifs. On the right, a framed portrait labelled "KAILASA THONDIARPET BHARAT" hangs beside a larger printed picture of a man with a turban and garlands. A timestamp reads 28 Nov 2025 22:10:06 Chennai.2025-11-28A priest with a shaved head and bare chest, wearing a white dhoti and white cloth over his head, bends forward at a shrine to light an oil lamp in front of deity murti. Three murti stand on a richly decorated gold-and-red throne backdrop, the central figure in blue-violet garments with a silver crown and many garlands in red, yellow, green and white. Copper vessels, a kalasha, brass lamps, plates of flowers and a green cloth cover the altar. Blue and white paper decorations hang above. The scene shows a laghu puja during the Thirukarthigai Deepam a person Brahmotsavam.2025-11-26A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white shoulder cloth stands at left, leaning toward an altar decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, green and white flowers. Three silver-crowned deity murtis stand in a shrine with a gold arched backdrop. A brass kalasha and a small oil lamp sit on a green draped table in front of the altar. At right, a framed portrait of a man in a saffron and orange turban is garlanded, and a board reads KAILASA THONDIARPET BHARAT. Timestamp in the lower right reads 29 Nov 2025 22:11:22 Chennai.2025-11-29A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and white head cloth lights an oil lamp at a shrine decorated with garlands in blue, yellow, red and white. Behind him stands a central deity murti with silver face and crown, flanked by two silver deity figures, set against a gold arch and a pink cushion backdrop. A golden sign reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. Colourful patterned cloth banners hang on both sides, and a green cloth covers the altar in front. On the right, a portrait with a garland shows a man with a beard and turban, which is a printed portrait and not a physical person. The lower edge carries a caption about a Thirugartjiga Deepam laghu pooja, and a timestamp reads 27 Nov 2025 22:08:13 Chennai.2025-11-27 +1 copies