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A shrine room with gold-framed arch and deity murti behind a golden seated figure wearing a maroon garment, crown and heavy garlands; a sign reads KAILAS HYDERABAD BHARAT. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with orange-bordered cloth and turban stands at left, holding a lamp toward the image. At right a young boy in orange cloth with a leopard-print waistband stands with palms joined in prayer. Platters of vegetables including green chillies, okra, carrots and beans, and bowls of snacks and sweets are arranged before the seated figure, with brass lamps around the shrine.

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A temple shrine scene with a golden arched backdrop and hanging oil lamps. A deity murti with a blue-and-black figure stands behind a seated golden murti in a maroon dress, garlanded with yellow and red flowers and holding a staff. In front, offerings of green peppers, green beans, okra, carrots, fried snacks, sweets and balls are arranged on brass plates. On the left, a man in a white turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace holds up a rust-coloured cloth painted with white designs. On the right, a young person in an orange garment with a leopard-print waist wrap stands with palms joined in namaste beside a placard reading KAILASA HYDERABAD BHARAT. The setting looks like a puja or seva offering.A photograph of a temple shrine where a priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a white-and-gold turban stands bare-chested with sacred ash on his body, offering a tray of flowers over a golden seated murti. The seated figure wears a crown, a red garment and many garlands. Behind it stands a dark deity murti in ornate silver-and-jewelled dress with a crown and marigold garlands, framed by a golden arch. Brass lamps stand on both sides, and a yellow sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD BHARAT. In front, many plates hold vegetables, sweets, savouries and fried snacks, with an oil lamp burning at the bottom edge.A photograph of a shrine room with red curtains and golden lamp stands. A seated statue dressed in a maroon turban, maroon garment, gold necklaces and white garland is the central focus, with a bowl of fruit and sweets in front. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with gold border and a white head cloth bends forward, touching the statue's feet and holding a ritual item. Two young women in orange garments stand to the right with hands folded in prayer. A deity murti with a crown stands behind the statue, and a white sign reads KAILASA HYDERA. Marigold garlands and rose petals decorate the scene.2024-08-07A temple-shrine photograph of a Laghu Puja-style worship before a seated guru statue dressed in a maroon turban and dark red garment with white and pink garlands and gold jewellery. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-gold border and white headcloth waves a lit lamp (aarti) over the statue's head. To the right, a girl in an orange dress with a rudraksha mala presses her palms together in namaskar, and another person in orange stands at the edge. Behind the statue is a dark deity murti decorated with garlands and a silver-framed backdrop, flanked by tall brass lamp stands with oil lamps. Offerings on a red cloth include fruit, bananas, sweets, flowers and snacks. A white sign reads KAILAS and HYDERA, partly obscured.2024-08-07A temple shrine interior with red drapes and tall brass lamp stands. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and white head cloth stands at left, bending over a seated golden-faced figure in a red turban and red and gold garments, adorned with white flower garlands, who is seated on a green-and-gold pedestal. Behind them, a dark deity murti stands within a gold arch framed by flowers. Two young girls in orange-red garments stand at right with hands folded in prayer, and another attendant in orange stands at left. A white sign reads KAILASA and HYDERA, partly visible. Fruit, flowers and sweets are arranged on brass plates in front.2024-08-07Indoor temple shrine photo at night. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti and white turban stands centre-left, holding a silver tray with an orange cloth, a flower bouquet and a lotus. Beside him, two young girls in orange robes stand with palms pressed together, one with a gold necklace. On the right, another girl in an orange blouse and skirt and a girl in orange clothes stand with hands folded. In the centre is a golden statue of a seated figure wearing a maroon turban, garlands of white flowers and pink blossoms, and a brocade robe. Behind is a dark black deity murti with a crown, garlanded in white flowers, under an ornate gold arch, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. In front, fruit, bananas, sweets and flowers are arranged on plates. A white sign reads KAILAS and HYDERA.2024-08-07Inside a shrine, a shirtless young priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl drapes a garland and orange cloth over a black stone deity form of Shiva in a gold arch. In front, a golden statue of a seated figure wears a maroon turban, layered gold necklaces, white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, with one hand raised in blessing. A small boy in white dhoti stands at right with palms joined. Brass plates hold pink rose petals, lamps and small brass vessels, and tall brass lamp stands flank the scene. A white banner reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. The statue is a statue, not a living person, so the living people are the priest and the boy.2024-11-09A photograph inside a shrine at KAILASA Sripuram, Hyderabad. A shirtless man in a white turban and white dhoti stands center-left, holding up a magenta silk cloth with a paper label, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. Two girls in orange-saffron dresses stand at right with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young boy with a tilak and orange cloth stands at far left, hands folded. Behind them is a golden deity murti with flower garlands, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERA. Before a seated golden statue of a woman in a maroon sari with a garland, bananas, sweets, flowers and fruit are arranged as offerings on a red cloth. The scene shows a Grupurnima ritual offering.2024-08-07A photograph inside a gold-trimmed shrine where a golden seated statue of a man in a red turban, layered garlands and gold ornaments is the focus, placed before a dark deity murti with a white flower garland. A sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD stands beside the statue. In front, a shirtless priest in an orange cloth wrap leans toward offerings, and a young boy in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a small lamp. Brass plates hold pink flower petals, a lit oil lamp, bowls and a folded silver-and-red cloth with green and orange garments. Hanging oil lamps and gold lamp stands surround the shrine.2024-11-09A shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with gold border and white headcloth, bare-chested and wearing a garland, stands at left in a gold-trimmed shrine offering worship to a seated golden statue. The statue wears a red turban and red robe with rich gold necklaces and a raised blessing hand, draped in garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. Behind it stands a dark deity murti in a gold arched niche with a white and red drape. Brass oil lamps and a wooden offering table holding bananas, kumkum, turmeric and small bowls sit in front, with scattered petals on the floor. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD BHARAT. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and the priest is the only physical person visible.2025-07-21A photograph inside a shrine lit by brass oil lamps. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a cream turban stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing beaded malas. Two young women in orange-saffron salwar-style dress stand at right with hands joined in prayer, and another person in orange stands at the left edge. In the centre sits a seated figure in a maroon-red turban and pink-gold robe, garlanded with white and pink flower necklaces, a statue or murti posed with one hand raised. Behind it a deity murti in dark stone with a crown and garlands sits under a gold arch. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. In front, a green cloth holds banana bunches, fruit, flower-filled brass bowls, pooja trays and a small lamp.2024-08-07Photograph inside a shrine room where a shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth over his shoulder and a white turban holds a small brass bell and a lit oil lamp, performing puja before a statue of a seated golden figure wearing a maroon turban, garlands of white flowers and a cloth with gold border. Behind the statue stands a black deity murti adorned with silver ornaments and garlands, set within a gold arched frame and red drapes. A young girl in an orange-red dress with folded hands stands to the right, and another person in orange clothing is partly visible at the edge. Tall brass oil lamp stands line both sides. Offerings on the floor include banana, plates of sweets, fruit, flowers and a green cloth bag. A white sign is partly visible.2024-08-07