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A shrine room with three deity murti standing behind a red cloth draped altar beneath a gold arched frame and green patterned backdrop. The central figure wears a white turban, several necklaces and a blue-green dhoti; the figures flanking him wear green and teal silk garments with yellow flower garlands. Brass lamps, a brass aarti plate with a flame, scattered marigold petals and a kumkum bowl sit on the red and magenta cloth. On the right, a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in saffron robes, a turban and yellow garlands sits on a golden throne-like seat; this is a printed cutout, not a physical person, and no name is shown on it. No physical people are visible.

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Kailasa Tondayarpet december 26th 20212021-12-25A shrine arch framed in ornate gold holds three statues dressed for worship: a figure on the left in a teal turban and patterned blue sari with a white forehead mark, a central figure with a tall white and gold headdress and dark skin tone against a green gold-patterned backdrop, and a figure on the right in a green and magenta sari with a dark bun and jewelled headpiece. All three wear white and silver necklaces, and yellow marigold garlands drape their shoulders. Gold-painted posts flank the figures, and a small Ganesha figure and scattered marigold petals sit on a red cloth at the base.Kailasa tondiarpet december 28th 2021A photograph of a shrine niche with a gold arched frame and orange silk backdrop, housing three deity murtis: a central figure in a teal-green dhoti with a tall silver crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, flanked by two others in green and multicoloured garments with garlands. A small oil lamp burns on a red cloth at the base, with a green silk-draped altar. At the lower right stands a large printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in a pink-and-orange turban, layered malas and ornate necklaces, holding a hand raised, alongside a smaller printed figure in red. A time stamp reads 2 Feb 2025 20:43:06, Chennai, Kailasa Tondiorpet. No physical people are visible.2025-03-02A small shrine room with a gilded arched frame holding three statues on a red cloth-covered platform. The central figure stands between two side statues, each wearing flower garlands, silver-toned necklaces and jewelled attire, with green and red garments. Two gold-tipped staffs flank the central figure. A framed portrait with a garland stands to the right. On the floor, fresh banana leaves hold brass plates with bananas, pink flowers, a lamp, a small brass vessel, and white cloth bundles. Ritual puja items, including a brass lamp and kumkum, sit at the front. No physical people are visible.Indoor shrine arranged for a puja with a gilded arch framing three deity figures on a red-draped platform against a green patterned backdrop. The central figure wears a tall crown and white ornamental garlands, with yellow marigold garlands on the figures to either side. A standing statue to the right is dressed in an orange turban and ornate necklaces and holds a bouquet of white flowers. The floor before the shrine is laid with rows of small brass bowls holding colourful powders and grains, with brass platters of yellow and orange flowers, bananas, red rose petals, green leaves, an oil lamp, and a kalasha. No people are visible.Photo of a shrine corner inside the KAILASA Tondiarpet centre. Three deity murtis stand under a gilded arch against a saffron-orange cloth: a central four-armed figure with a tall crown and green garment, flanked by two metal figures wearing crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers. A small brass lamp stands at left, and a red-and-gold tiered altar holds a kalasha pot with flowers. Brass plates with offerings and a small lamp sit at the front. At right, a cutout printed photo of a bearded man wearing a saffron turban, several rudraksha-style malas and gold necklaces, with a garland, is set beside a printed sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET. A timestamp reads 31 Jan 2025 20:17:34 Chennai.2025-01-31A temple shrine with three deity murtis: a central figure in green and gold garments holding a vel-like spear and raised hand, flanked by two female figures in colourful silk saris and garlands, with a small Ganesha murti in front. A portrait cutout on the right shows a bearded man in a pink-orange robe and a pink turban with a long mala and layered beaded necklaces, seated cross-legged with hands folded, labelled by a sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET. Offerings sit on a red cloth with brass plates, a lit oil lamp, coconut halves, and a brass lamp stand. A gold-bordered yellow cloth covers the altar and a multicoloured banner hangs on the right.2025-01-31Indoor shrine photograph showing three statues or murtis under a gilded arched frame with a green patterned backdrop, dressed in garlands and colourful garments on a red draped altar. To the right stands a bearded statue in a red turban and white garland, next to a flower offering. In the foreground, rows of small brass and clay dishes hold coloured powders, fruits and grains on a patterned mat, with a metal pot topped with green leaves, plates of yellow and white flowers, rose petals and a bowl of food. The statues appear to be deity murtis and a devotional figure, with no living people visible.Photo of a shrine corner with three ornate metal deity murtis in silver crowns, gold and jewelled ornaments and yellow marigold garlands, standing behind a box labelled KAILASA TONDIARPET on an orange brocade cloth. To the right, a large printed photograph of a seated man in a pink turban, layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha mala sits on a brass pedestal; this printed image is not a physical person, and its appearance cues (turban, rudraksha mala, ornate necklaces) match the Swamiji candidate, so the depiction is probable. In front, a green cloth holds a brass aarti plate with a lit oil lamp, a brass kalasha-like vessel, small brass lamps and a plant in a decorated pot. No physical people are visible.2025-01-26Photo of a temple shrine in a yellow-walled room with a gilded arched frame draped in red, white and blue garlands. Three golden deity murtis stand on a gold-cloth-covered platform: the central figure holds a raised hand and a staff, flanked by two figures in ornate silver crowns and jewelled garments, with a small Ganesha figure before them. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style offerings sit on the platform. In front, red-covered seats and brass trays hold lamps, lemons, flowers and puja items on a red cloth. At the right stands a cardboard cutout of a smiling man in a saffron turban and rudraksha malas, seated with a trident-marked backdrop, beside a small figure and a printed booklet. No physical people are visible.2025-02-13Indoor shrine photograph at KAILASA Avadi Chennai. A gilded arched niche with a blue backdrop holds three deity murtis draped with garlands: a central standing figure in white dhoti and green-and-gold headdress with a crescent ornament, flanked by two female figures in red and gold saris. A gold-framed KAILASA AVADI name card stands on the red-and-gold brocade altar cloth. At the left, a painted or printed portrait shows a smiling man in saffron-red robes with a rudraksha mala and a red turban. On the lower altar, a brass deepam lamp with lit oil lamps and a small brass figure sit before a vertical lit lamp. Peacock feathers decorate an ornate framed shrine on the right, and a framed photo collage hangs at the lower left.