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February 08 20242024-02-08A photograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. At centre stands a dark Shivalinga draped in layers of white, orange and red flower garlands, with a brown cloth wrap bearing a painted figure and a silver-and-red trident-like ornament on top. Behind it, a golden seated deity murti holds a long staff and wears a red turban and gold jewellery, flanked by gold lion-like pillars and red curtains. On the black marble floor stand two small brass figurines, a man in red and a woman in a yellow-orange sari, and a purple cloth with a golden band. In the foreground are brass plates holding pink petals, a bowl of yellow food, a lit oil lamp, and a flower-wreathed plate with footwear-shaped offerings.2024-09-18A photograph of a temple shrine with a black Shivalinga on a dark brown pedestal draped with a cloth bearing a printed deity image. The linga is adorned with marigold and yellow garlands, a white-and-red tripundra marking, a rudraksha mala, and a pot-shaped crown. Flanking the linga are two small gilded standing figures, one in red and one in pink-red sari dress. Behind stands a large gilded statue of a deity with multiple arms and a blue turban, beside a smaller figure in green and gold. A teal brocade cloth, a pink silk bundle, blue draping and hanging garlands frame the scene. No people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a seated statue wearing an orange-and-maroon turban and maroon-orange robe with a large ornate gold-and-pink necklace, one hand raised in blessing, seated before a multi-armed deity murti behind it. In front, a black Shivalinga is dressed with a green silk cloth, an orange-and-white draped cloth, a fresh garland of white jasmine and orange marigolds, and a rudraksha-style bead garland. Golden lion-like pillars flank the shrine, and orange drapes frame the alcove. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2024-02-29A temple shrine with a large seated statue of a guru figure dressed in green and red garlands, positioned above a black Shiva lingam draped in green cloth and marigold and white flower garlands with a rudraksha-style mala, set on a dark tiled platform. Behind is a golden arch with orange and purple drapes, a deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, and gold-carved pillars with lion-like guardian figures at the sides. Smaller statues in green and red garments stand at the bottom edge. No living people are visible.2024-02-26Interior shrine photograph showing a black Shiva linga draped with orange, red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, set before a gilded deity murti in a crown and red-and-gold attire with a trident. A purple and gold silk cloth lies beneath the linga, with two small figurines of a male and female devotee flanking it on the black marble platform. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, a plate of flower garlands, bananas, a mango, rice, curry bowls and copper cups of drink sit in front. Golden lion pillars and red drapes frame the shrine. No living people are visible.Inside a temple shrine with black marble floor and purple drapes, a black Shiva lingam with a white horizontal tripundra mark sits draped in an orange-and-gold cloth and garlanded with white and orange flowers and rudraksha beads. Behind it, a golden-framed altar holds a painted deity murti with a red turban and a flower-garlanded figure beside a goddess in yellow and green sari. In the foreground, a black Nandi bull statue wears a red and gold brocade cloth and white and pink garlands. Brass lamps, a silver bowl, a kalasha pot and small offering plates are arranged on the white altar ledge. No people are visible.2024-09-07Photograph of a temple shrine interior with gilded lion-like guardian figures flanking a dark stone linga draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red roses and a rudraksha-bead mala. Behind it sits a seated golden statue in red and gold robes with a red turban and a garland of pink and white flowers, holding a mala in one hand, in front of a painted backdrop of multi-armed deity figures. Small figures in pink and red stand at the base of the linga, and in the foreground a lit oil lamp, a copper vessel, a brass plate and a flame sit on a black tiled floor. Gold drapes and blue cloth frame the scene. No people are visible.Interior temple shrine with ornate gold-painted sculpted pillars framing a central altar. Behind, a black-faced deity murti with an orange crown and red-and-orange garlands stands beside a female consort in a red and orange sari-style dress, set before a silver-framed arch. In front, a black shiva linga is draped in a green and gold silk cloth, red garland and white flower garlands, with a silver necklace across it. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a brass bell and a brass tray of offerings sit on the dark stone platform. No people are visible.2021-11-28Interior temple shrine photographed with no people present. A large golden statue of a seated figure in a red and gold turban and orange-red garment, holding a long staff, is framed by an ornate gold arch and red curtains. Garlands of marigolds, white flowers and blue blooms drape the arch and a black Shivalinga with a white three-striped tripundra and red bindu, decorated with a marigold garland and rudraksha mala. Smaller golden figures of a male and female deity flank the shrine, a purple silk-draped offering stands before the linga, and brass oil lamps, a plate of flower garlands, banana, rice and sweets sit on the black marble floor in front.A temple sanctum photograph of a shrine at KAILASA Toronto. A large golden statue of a seated figure wearing an orange-red turban and red-and-gold garments sits in an ornate gold arch with blue drapes, flanked by garlands and a second deity figure with a crown. In front, a black Shivalinga is adorned with rudraksha malas, orange and white flower garlands, and a white-and-red tripundra mark, set on a brown cloth with yellow borders. Small brass deity figures stand on either side, with an orange cloth, brass plates, oil lamps and a silver Nandi statue with flowers in the foreground. A sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. Gold lion-pillar carvings frame the scene.2024-11-06Interior temple shrine photographed with no visible people. A black Shiva linga sits on a raised platform draped in a maroon cloth with gold border, garlanded with orange and white flower strands and rudraksha beads. Flanking it are small brass or metal statues: a standing figure in a dhoti with a garland and a female figure in an orange and yellow sari. A purple and gold skirted deity murti sits in front. Behind stands a large golden deity figure with a crown, holding a staff, adorned with white and red flower garlands. Gold lion-like carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. In the foreground on the marble ledge are brass plates and steel bowls with rice, fried offerings, orange and yellow food items, a conch shell, copper tumblers and a plate of marigold garlands with turmeric, consistent with a puja offering.