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A woman in a white sari with a green border stands at left holding a brass lamp or tray, facing a richly decorated temple shrine with gold-painted carved arches and blue draped fabric. A deity murti with a garland and a decorated figure on a throne are on the central altar. At right, a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and red-green garland, with a rudraksha mala, sits on a red throne, beside a seated statue and floral-garlanded murtis. Marigold garlands and white flower arrangements decorate the altar, and a dark stone Nandi-like figure sits at the lower left.

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KAILASA Toronto Canada On December 3, 2025A photo inside a gold-decorated temple hall. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border and a rudraksha mala stands holding a brass aarti lamp with a lit flame. Behind her, a large ornamental garland-covered frame holds a deity murti decorated with yellow, red and purple flowers. To the right, a seated figure in a gold-and-red robe and garland sits on a red throne cushion beneath a gold arched backdrop; the figure is a statue or effigy rather than a physical person. Other gold-toned deity figures stand in the background, and a blue velvet-draped altar holds small offerings, a brass bowl and fruit. A yellow sign with partial lettering sits at the right edge.A photo inside a temple-style shrine room with gold-framed altars and deity figures. On the left, a shaved-headed, bare-chested priest in white dhoti and an orange turban stands with palms joined in anjali. Center right, a woman in a red sari with gold jewelry and a garland of white and yellow flowers sits on a red cushioned seat, her forehead marked with a tilak, while a bare-chested figure in orange and gold garments stands nearby. Two large flower-covered deity murtis draped in yellow, red and purple garlands sit on a blue draped table. Behind them are painted statues of deities, a gold-framed niche, and an exit sign on the wall.A photograph inside a temple-style hall with gold-painted carved panels. In the left foreground a bare-chested priest with a striped headpiece and beaded necklaces holds a flaming lamp toward a decorated altar with garlanded deity murti. Center stage, a pair of deity murti figures stand in front of a red and white flower-garland arch. On the right, a seated figure in a red head wrap, red garment, and multiple white and green garlands sits on a red-cushioned seat behind a blue-draped altar edged with yellow marigold garlands and a plate of oranges. Additional garlanded deity figures are visible in the background, and an exit sign hangs on the wall. +2 copiesInside a temple hall with gold-painted carved pillars and a golden canopy, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and orange turban stands with palms joined in prayer before a decorated altar. The altar holds a deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, with fruit offerings and brass lamps below. To the right, a seated figure in a red and gold sari and orange head covering rests on a red-cushioned gold throne, with flower garlands around the neck. Gilded deity figures stand in a niche at right, and a kalasha-style brass vessel sits on the ledge near the lower left. Ceiling lights and an EXIT sign are visible.A photograph inside a temple hall decorated with gold-toned carved figures and a blue cloth-draped altar. A bare-chested priest with a gold turban and white markings on his body stands at left, holding a large fan toward a seated figure on an ornate throne. The seated figure wears a red and gold robe, multiple white and red flower garlands, and a crown-like headpiece, and sits in front of a red and gold backdrop. Garlanded deity murtis, flower-covered shrines and an oil lamp are arranged on the altar. A yellow sign at lower right reads KAILA... TORONTO.A photograph of a temple shrine inside a hall marked KAILASA Toronto. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at left, holding a small flame toward a shivalinga decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a brown cloth at the base. Behind the lingam, a golden deity murti with a crown and garland is framed by purple curtains and gold carved pillars with makara figures. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha sit on the floor. Flower garlands drape the murtis at left and right. A red EXIT sign is visible on the wall. One priest is visible.2024-06-18Photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-finished arches and carved gold columns draped in purple and blue cloth. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at left, holding a small object near his chest beside a brass oil lamp on a stand. At the centre a large black Shivalinga stands on a platform wrapped in a red-and-gold cloth, garlanded with white and orange flowers, with a tripundra-marked face on the lingam. Behind it stand gilded deity murtis, including a figure with multiple arms and a crown and another deity with garlands. At left a black stone Ganesha figure wears a crown and garlands. In the foreground a black stone pedestal holds a pink and purple floral offering, with brass lamps and plates around it. A green EXIT sign hangs on the right wall.2024-06-18A temple shrine interior with gold-painted arches, gold drapes and golden lion-like carvings. A priest seen from behind, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his back, a white head cloth and a red-and-green striped cloth wrapped on his head, holds a brass lamp aloft during aarti before the deity murti. Garlanded murtis with marigold and flower garlands stand on the altar, including a red-clad deity with a crown and a dark-blue deity figure on a side shrine. A green cloth covers a side table and a red cloth covers a low platform. Rudraksha beads hang around the priest's neck. An exit sign is visible on the wall.February 08 20242024-02-08Photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall showing a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne draped in a blue velvet cloth, wearing a red and gold sari-style garment, a white-and-red flower garland, layered beaded necklaces and a tilak on the forehead. Two large ornate murti figures stand in front, heavily adorned with yellow, orange, red and green marigold garlands. To the left, a black pedestal holds a Shiva lingam wrapped in orange marigold garlands, and a smaller gold figure stands nearby. Above, golden statues of deities decorate the wall. A tray of fruit including bananas, apples and pomegranates, brass bowls, a lamp and a tumbler sits on a red polka-dot cloth in the lower right foreground. a person appears in the ceremonial figure described.A photograph inside a temple hall decorated with gold ornate panels and a blue draped curtain. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange-gold turban and rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp and a brass bell near an ornate deity murti. Behind him, a seated figure in a red-and-gold turban, orange-brown shawl, layered flower garlands and ceremonial gold necklace sits on a red cushioned seat with blue velvet draping, with garlands of red and yellow flowers framing the seat. Smaller deity murtis stand in gilded shrines on the left and right, and a red EXIT sign is visible on the wall. Exactly two physical people are visible.