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Inside a golden-walled shrine, four devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar before a dark deity murti of Kala Bhairava seated in a gold arch, adorned with a red garland. A brass trident stands to the left and a lit oil lamp and offering plates sit on the raised platform, with a sacred kolam drawn on the steps. A woman in a red striped sari, a woman in a yellow-and-orange sari, a man in a white dhoti and a man in a pink striped shirt and grey trousers pray. A timestamp reads 26 Dec 2021 17:57:48, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph inside a gold-walled shrine room at night-time lamplight. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border stands at left, offering worship with a lamp and flowers at a raised altar. A small seated deity murti with a red-and-gold umbrella above it sits on a gold throne, with an oil lamp burning on the altar and brass kalasha and trident-like stands beside it. Three devotees stand at right with palms joined in prayer: a woman in a yellow-and-orange saree and two men, one bare-chested in white dhoti and one in a pink shirt and dark lungi. A ceiling fan hangs above. A timestamp reads 26 Dec 2021 18:02:15, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.A photograph inside a gold-painted shrine room at night, showing a priest in white dhoti with bare upper body performing aarti with a lamp flame before a deity murti seated under a red and black ceremonial umbrella. Three devotees stand with palms pressed together in prayer at right, a woman in a patterned yellow-green sari and two men in white dhotis and a striped shirt. A brass lamp stand and a decorated arch frame the shrine. Dating text on the image reads 26 Dec 2021 18:02:21, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.A temple shrine with gold-painted walls and a ceiling fan. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands on a stepped platform, holding a lit oil lamp over a puja tray with fruit and offerings. Behind him a seated deity murti in red and gold dress sits beneath a red and black umbrella, with brass trident-shaped stands on either side. Two devotees with folded hands in front of their chests watch: a woman in an orange-and-cream saree and a man bare-chested in a white dhoti, with a third man in a pink shirt beside them. A timestamp reads 26 Dec 2021, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of devotees standing with palms pressed together in namaskar inside a plain whitewashed room in the evening. On the left a man in a pink and white striped shirt and dark trousers stands with hands folded. In the centre a man in a dark grey shirt bows with hands joined and head lowered. To the right a woman in a green salwar kameez and two young boys stand facing a ledge, and a boy in a yellow and black jersey with jeans also stands with hands folded near a brass lamp. A maroon cloth hangs from the ceiling beside a wooden door, and a small red mat lies on the concrete floor. A timestamp overlay reads Dec. 28, 2024 6:27:08 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-28A photograph inside a KAILASA Salem temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and a golden-yellow painted wall. On the right, a golden shrine arch frames a deity murti in a red niche with a red and orange canopy and garlands, beside a sign reading KAILASA SALEM BRAHATIK. In the centre, a black stone linga sits on a raised platform with a green-striped canopy, next to another deity murti in a gold arch and lamps and flowers on the steps. A group of about seven people stands in a line on the left, holding flower offerings and plates: an older woman in a dark sari, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a boy in a grey shirt, another man in white, an older man in a white shirt and dhoti, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and a boy in white. The timestamp reads 15-Feb-2026 7:14:54 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-15Kailasa salem december 26th 2021Interior photo of a temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and yellow-ochre walls, a timestamp reading 15-Feb-2026 7:14:56 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM. On the right, a gilded altar holds a deity murti seated on a golden throne beneath an orange canopy, with a small sign reading KAILASA SALEM ARATHI. Centre, two deity figures stand in arched niches; a dark stone figure under a green umbrella sits beside them, and oil lamps and offerings sit on the steps. Six people stand in a row in front of the altar holding flower-filled plates and offerings: an older woman in a dark sari, a woman in a blue-bordered sari, a man in white shirt and white dhoti, a boy in a grey shirt, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, a bare-chested man in white with a cream shirt, a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari, and a boy in white. A white draped cloth covers a stand at right.2026-02-15Indoor temple hall with orange-draped alcoves holding deity murtis, a seated deity murti on a raised platform at the back, and a long red-covered table of golu dolls and figurines on the right. Four people stand before the display: a woman in a green kurta with red dupatta and braid, palms pressed together; an older woman in a grey-and-yellow saree pointing toward the shrine; another woman in a dark kurta beside her; and a small girl in a red top. A brass lamp with a lit flame, brass plates and offerings sit on a low table in front. Timestamp reads Oct. 5, 2024 6:36:31 p.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. Navaratri golu display with a puja lamp.2024-04-10A selfie-style photo inside a yellow-walled temple hall with a shrine of dark stone deity murtis, several garlanded and under small canopies. A woman in the foreground with a white forehead band and red bindi takes the selfie, wearing a white garment and a beaded necklace. Behind her, six people stand in a row before the central deity, which is adorned with garlands and a canopy: a woman in a light patterned kurta, a woman in a red kurta with a maroon scarf, a woman in a gold saree, a man in a cream vest and white dhoti, a man in a maroon shirt and white dhoti, and a man in a white shirt and brown trousers. A date and location stamp reads 15-Jan-2026 1:39:35 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-01-15A photograph inside a temple hall showing a dark-faced Kalabhairava murti standing beneath a golden arch, adorned with red and orange flower garlands and a red and gold crown, holding a golden trident. Four women and girls in red and orange garments stand in front with palms pressed together in namaskar, with vibhuti marks on their foreheads. An oil lamp burns at the base beside a tray of fruit, flowers and offerings. A timestamp and location caption are printed in red across the lower image.2024-11-23A photograph inside a temple shrine hall with orange-painted walls and arched niches holding black stone deity murtis, one with a trident and another in green and red sari-like garments. In the centre a large white and gold linga-style pedestal bears a tall image of a deity with a crown and garlands, flanked by offerings, brass plates and a small lamp. A man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing the shrine. Blue and white bags, plastic bags of flowers and a striped mat sit on the floor in front. A small sign on the shrine reads KAILASA SALEM. A timestamp reads 22-Jan-2026 2:17:28 pm.2026-01-22Indoor temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and yellow-ochre walls, where a group stands in a row holding offering trays of flowers, fruit and leaves before a shrine. Three women in saris and four men and boys in white dhotis or shirts stand on the step in front. Behind them, a black stone Shiva lingam and a dark deity murti sit in arched niches, and on the right a golden shrine holds a standing deity figure under an orange canopy beside a sign reading KAILASA SALEM. A white-draped table and a small blue bench sit at right. A timestamp in the corner reads 15-Feb-2026 7:14:50 pm Salem KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-15