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Interior shrine photograph with a golden arched niche holding a group of statues: a dark-faced deity murti with a crown and a gold-and-red garment, flanked by a second dark-faced figure in a gold crown, and a seated golden statue in a brown and gold robe with a garland, its hands in a blessing gesture. Garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers hang across the figures. In front stands a large Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads, topped with a gold kalasha, draped in a white cloth and gold necklace. Small brass oil lamps, a conch shell, a bell, a silver plate of yellow flowers, brass cups and a lit oil lamp sit on a patterned cloth on the floor. A tall orange-clad statue stands at the right. No people are visible.

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Interior shrine photograph of a temple altar with gilded arch behind. Central seated golden statue in maroon and gold robes with rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing, is a statue, not a physical person. Flanking deity statues include a dark-faced figure with trident and orange-topped crown and a pink-saried goddess garlanded with multicolour flowers. Before the altar a large golden kalasha with rudraksha beads and a white-and-orange cloth sits on a white draped table. Brass oil lamps, a conch shell, bells, rose petals, a small metal tray with cups and incense smoke are arranged on a white-covered table in front, indicating a puja setup. No physical people are visible.2024-10-21A temple shrine photographed indoors with gilded arch and dark stone plinths. Central deity murti figures wear garlands of white, red and yellow flowers; a standing statue with a turban and orange-saffron shawl holds a hand raised in blessing. Two dark-faced deity murtis in red and pink silk stand behind, and a smaller brass figure in brown with a garland stands to the left. In front, a large black linga is draped in rudraksha beads and a white and gold cloth, with a golden face-adorned crown. Brass lamps, a conch shell, silver cups and a flower-decorated tray sit on a patterned cloth in the foreground, with one oil lamp lit. No people are visible.2024-12-07Interior shrine photograph with a gilded arched niche holding a dark-faced deity murti of a standing figure with a crown and trident-like weapon beside a consort, flanked by a golden seated statue in a maroon and gold dress with rudraksha malas and a raised hand. To the right stands a dark-faced female deity murti in a pink and gold sari with a crown and flower garland. In the foreground a white-draped altar holds brass and silver puja vessels, a small kalasha, oil lamps and a golden lingam-shaped sculpture wrapped in rudraksha beads and white and orange cloth. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and tall brass oil lamps stand on the sides. No people are visible.2024-10-18Interior shrine photograph showing a temple altar with a gilded arched niche holding a black stone deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A golden Shiva lingam with a kalasha-shaped top and rudraksha beads sits centrally on an orange cloth, surrounded by brass lamps, a conch shell, a brass puja tray with kumkum, vibhuti bowls and red rose petals. Additional deity murtis in colourful saris and dhotis stand on the right, and a small hanging sign reads partially KAILASA OHIO USA. No people are visible.2025-12-30Photograph of a temple shrine room with a gilded arch framing a blue backdrop. Seated on a dark stone platform is a golden deity murti in yellow and green dress with a jeweled crown, flanked by black-stone deity murtis, one wearing a crown and yellow sari with garlands. In front, a large Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads and gold sits on a white cloth with an orange shawl and garlands of marigolds. A brass kalasha, bells, conch shell, oil lamps and a tray of flower petals and offerings are arranged on a brown patterned cloth in the foreground, with no people visible.2024-10-10A temple shrine interior with a golden-framed altar. Central is a golden-bodied figure wearing an orange-and-saffron shawl, a red turban, and a long rudraksha-style garland, seated on a dark stone plinth; the figure appears to be a statue of a guru, not a living person. Above and behind are dark-faced deity murtis with a crescent-moon crown and a trident, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower garlands. To the right stands a dark-faced female deity murti in a pink sari with a white and red flower garland. In front, a Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads and a white cloth with a silver-and-gold ornament stands on a stone plinth, garlanded with red, white and yellow flowers. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a bell, brass vessels and a plate of flowers rest on a brown patterned cloth in the foreground, with a small golden meru-shaped object on a blue cushion.2024-06-28Interior shrine of a temple with a gold arched niche framing a black Shiva lingam-form deity murti with a blue cloth backdrop and a black consort murti beside it. In front, a golden seated figure in a pink silk sari with rich gold jewellery and garlands sits on a golden platform, one hand raised in blessing. A large black murti in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a platform garlanded with white and multicoloured flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a decorative woven banner in red, green and yellow. On the right, a black deity figure in a pink sari and gold necklaces stands. A brass puja tray with a conch shell, cups, small bowls, flowers and a lit oil lamp sits on a patterned cloth in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2024-06-11Interior shrine photograph showing a gilded arched niche holding a group of statues: a dark-skinned deity murti with trident and crescent crown, a golden seated figure in orange sash and rudraksha-style necklaces wearing a crimson turban, and a dark deity with a tall crown beside them, all draped in red, yellow, white and green marigold garlands. To the right stands a dark female deity murti in a red sari with white flower garland. In front, a central Shiva lingam covered with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a white cloth, flanked by a small golden figure with a garland and a golden shrine model on blue and teal cushions. A brass table with a conch shell, brass cups, plates and an oil lamp holds puja offerings. Brass oil lamps and a silver bell complete the scene; no living people are visible.2024-06-27Photograph of a temple shrine room with a gilded arched niche holding a golden Shiva-Parvati murti adorned with garlands of marigold and white flowers. In front, a golden pillar-shaped figure and a large dark lingam dressed with a white and gold cloth, rudraksha beads and floral garlands sit on a dark stone platform. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a bell, brass vessels and a tray of rose petals and offerings lie on a patterned cloth in the foreground. A standing female statue in a green and yellow sari stands to the right beside a red curtain. No living people are visible.2024-11-25Indoor shrine display in a temple-style room with gold arch framing a central altar. Behind, a group of dark-faced deity murtis adorned with red, gold and green garlands and jewelled ornaments; a golden statue of a seated man with raised hand, gold necklace, brown and gold robe and turban sits at centre, presented as a sacred image rather than a living person. To the right stands another dark deity murti in a pink and red silk garment. In front, a black lingam with a gold kalasha-shaped top is decorated with rudraksha beads, flower garlands, a silver-gold necklace and an orange cloth, forming a Siva puja setup. A smaller gold figure with garland stands on a blue cloth at left, next to a golden peetha-like object on a green cloth. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a conch shell, a brass tray with rose petals, kumkum, vessels and a lit oil lamp on a patterned cloth. No living people are visible.Indoor shrine photographed from the front, with no living people visible. Behind the altar stands a gilded arch framing black stone-coloured deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers. The central seated murti wears a brown and gold robe and heavy gold necklaces, and its right hand is raised in blessing. To the right, a dark-faced standing murti wears a pink and gold sari. In the foreground, a golden shivalinga with a large rudraksha mala and a floral arch sits on an orange cloth, and a small gold stupa-like object rests on a green cushion. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a brass puja tray with kumkum, flowers and small cups, and steel plates are arranged on a patterned brown mat in front. Small statues in saffron and yellow robes flank the shrine.2024-02-08A temple shrine photographed indoors with a golden arched frame behind it. Two dark-faced deity murti stand in the back, one in red and gold with a green-and-gold turban, the other crowned, both draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. In front, a golden-skinned statue in a saffron and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace and garland stands on a pedestal, and a lingam with rudraksha beads and a crown-like top sits on a white and gold cloth draped with a flower garland. Small brass and gold figures, a bell, a golden shrine model on a green cushion, and a brass tray of puja items with a conch shell, oil lamps, flowers and tumblers sit on a brown patterned cloth. No living people are visible.2024-08-07