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A woman in a green, blue and yellow silk sari stands in a temple hall during a puja, holding a brass bell in her left hand and lifting a brass oil lamp on a tray with her right. Behind her are a golden elephant statue, a bronze Nataraja dancing Shiva figure framed by a fiery arch, a standing deity murti in a niche and rows of black sculptures wearing orange cloths. In the foreground a black stone pedestal holds a small bronze deity murti, a red and gold cloth, brass plates with rice, fruit, a copper vessel and kumkum, and a black Nandi bull with marigold garlands sits at right. No physical person is seated, and no a person candidate is visible.

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A woman in a green, teal and yellow silk sari stands at a temple shrine, bending over a marble-topped altar and pouring from a brass vessel into a small bowl while holding a brass plate. On the altar sit brass lamps, a small brass dish, and plates of fruit including oranges, a mango and bananas, with rice and offerings. Behind her, rows of black stone statues wear orange shawls and sit on tiered shelves. A large golden elephant-figure pillar stands at left, and a dark Nataraja (dancing Shiva) murti with a circular flame arch stands before a navy velvet backdrop. A decorated stone Shiva lingam with flower garlands is visible at the right edge, and small figures are placed on the water-filled basin beside the altar.2025-01-08A woman in a green and teal silk saree stands at a shrine in a temple hall, bending forward and holding a small brass vessel while performing puja. Before her, a black-tiled platform holds a brass-framed deity murti draped with a red cloth, a brass plate of rice and offerings, and a tray of fruit including oranges, apples and a mango. Behind the platform, a gold-toned elephant-carved pillar is hung with marigold garlands. In the background a large gold Nataraja dancing-Shiva image stands before a blue curtain, beside a second deity figure, and rows of seated black statues in orange cloth line the right wall. Brass lamps and plates sit on a side altar.2025-01-08A woman in a green, blue and yellow silk saree bends over a stone altar in a temple hall, pouring from a small brass vessel into a bowl while preparing offerings. On the altar sit brass plates holding oranges, an apple, a mango, a bowl of white rice and yellow sweets, plus a brass kalasha and oil lamps. Behind her a black Nandi bull statue wears marigold garlands, and a row of seated saffron-robed figures in orange cloth lines the back wall. A golden Nataraja statue and a Shiva-family deity murti stand against a blue curtain, with a golden arch framing another deity. The room has white marble flooring and exposed ceiling ducts.2025-01-08A woman in a white sari with a gold border performs an aarti with a lamp in a temple shrine room with gold-painted walls and lion-like sculptures. A black stone Nandi bull with a white flower garland sits in the foreground, and a deity murti in blue and gold clothing with a crown and garlands is seated in a gold-framed alcove on the right. Offerings of fruit, flowers and brass oil lamps sit on a white-covered table, and blue drapes frame the shrine. A blue wall-mounted heater is visible on the left.Interior temple photo. A woman in a white sari with a mustard-yellow blouse kneels at left, holding a brass lamp or plate toward a shrine. Before her sits a black stone Nandi bull draped with an orange-and-gold cloth and a marigold garland. At right, a black shivalinga-style shrine is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a dark cloth, with brass vessels, a plate and small brass lamps arranged on the black platform. Behind, gilded lion-like pillars and a gold-draped archway frame a seated gilded deity figure with a tripundra mark and bead garland. A smaller gilded deity stands at left beside a garlanded altar. No identifiable a person depiction is evident in this image.2025-02-08A woman in a green and blue silk saree kneels on a polished maroon granite floor inside a gold-toned temple, lighting a small oil lamp placed on a brass plate. Before her, a golden canopy shrine houses a seated deity murti in an orange and red garment, adorned with flower garlands and a silver crown. To the left stands a dark-skinned deity statue in a pink sari with a raised arm. On the right, a framed image with a yellow flower garland sits on a draped table. The scene shows a lamp offering at a shrine.2022-12-06Inside a temple shrine with gold-finished walls and carved gold figures, a woman in a white sari with a thin border stands bent over a dark stone lingam draped in pink silk and garlanded with white and orange flowers. She rests one hand on the lingam while an oil lamp burns on a brass plate beside it. Behind her, a dark deity murti wears a three-striped tripundra and a rudraksha mala with flower garlands, and a red-clad painted image of a deity and consort stands in a gilded arch. Brass plates with flowers, a steel bowl and a spray bottle sit on the marble platform.2025-02-11A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with gold blouse stands at left, leaning forward with her hand extended toward a shrine. Before her is a marble ledge with brass oil lamp, incense sticks, copper vessels, a brass plate of petals and bowls of food offerings. In the centre, a black-stone shivalinga-like murti is draped in a yellow turban-like cloth, wreathed with yellow and orange marigold garlands and rudraksha malas, with a red-tipped trident-marked face. Brass figures of standing attendants and a small seated figure stand before it, with red cloth and petals on the floor. Golden lion and elephant sculptures and a blue velvet drape frame the room, and a figure in orange robes with an ornate crown and garlands sits in a painted tableau behind.2026-12-18A woman in a green patterned sari with a red bindi and vibhuti on her forehead stands in a gold-toned temple hall, holding a lit oil lamp in her hands. In front of her is a large golden shrine structure with a tiered base and garlands draped over it, flanked by two dark deity statues in green clothing. A dark stone figure is visible in the lower foreground. Golden ornate pillars and a gilded ceiling medallion surround the space, and a small ceiling fan hangs above.2022-01-21December 06 2022 Sripuram2022-12-06Feb 15 2022 sripuramA priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti stands at the left, holding a lit lamp toward a black Shiva lingam draped in a garland of white and red flowers. Behind is a gilded shrine with a seated deity murti in green and gold silk, a red and navy drape, and a golden lion-form pillar. In front, a black Nandi bull statue wears an orange shawl and flower garland, and a steel tray of offerings holds fruit and kumkum. A sign reads Kailasa Toronto. Brass oil lamps and small figurines decorate the marble altar.2024-02-23