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Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with gold and yellow fabric and a peacock-feather arch. Seated on a gilded throne-like dais is a painted or sculpted figure of a smiling man with a pink-and-gold turban, gold necklaces and pink and purple garlands, in a yellow dhoti with a pink shawl, hands raised in blessing. Behind him stand deity murti figures with a multi-armed form in green. In the foreground a black Shiva linga stands on a golden yoni base, wrapped in red, yellow and white flower garlands and rudraksha malas, with a bowl of petals before it. A brass oil lamp burns to the right and a lightly clothed priest with a tray of flowers is partly visible at the lower left edge.

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Photo of a temple shrine with a gold-coloured statue of a seated figure wearing an orange-and-gold turban, gold and jewelled necklaces and an orange-gold garment, with raised hands in a blessing gesture. The figure sits beneath a peacock-feather canopy decorated with red and white flower garlands. In front is a dark pedestal holding a large silver-and-red decorated ornament and a yellow, red and white flower garland draped over a dark lingam-like form with a silver mask-like face ornament. Gold lion-like guardian figures flank the shrine, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple shrine at KAILASA Toronto. Central is a large statue of a smiling figure in a red-and-gold turban, pink shawl and yellow dhoti, with a garland of pink flowers and gold chains, hands raised in blessing, seated beneath an arch of peacock feathers. Behind it stand other murti figures. In front, a black Shiva lingam stands on a stone peetha draped in yellow cloth and dressed with marigold and jasmine garlands and a rudraksha mala. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and offerings sit at the base. On the left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a colourful cap and white sacred ash marks stands with palms pressed together. Two small standing deity figures flank the lingam, and a black nandi-style statue sits in the foreground.2026-01-12A temple shrine photographed indoors, with ornate gold-painted carved walls and columns framing the scene. At centre sits a seated golden figure in yellow and green striped garments and a yellow turban, with a fan-shaped yellow and green halo behind, wearing layered gold necklaces and a garland of red, pink and white flowers, one hand raised in blessing. Behind it stand two smaller golden figures, one with a red-and-white crown, against a backdrop printed with stone temple pillars. In the foreground a black Shiva lingam is decorated with marigold and red rose garlands, a silver tripundra-style face adornment and a pendant, placed beneath a brass yoni-shaped spout. Hanging from the top is a garland of red roses and yellow flowers, and a brass pot sits on a black pedestal at right. A yellow signboard at right shows a small portrait and partial red lettering.2026-12-15Interior of a temple shrine with a large seated golden-clad figure on a raised throne, flanked by carved golden makara-like guardian sculptures and gold-draped curtains with blue fabric. The seated figure wears a pink and orange turban, a gold necklace, a pink-and-purple flower garland, and holds his hands in a gesture; a green peacock-feather arch frames him above. Before the figure stands a black shivalinga on a pedestal, covered in red, white and orange flower garlands with a white tripundra-marked base, and a silver offering bowl sits in front. A sign reading KAIL is at lower right.2026-01-12 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple shrine with a golden-framed niche and yellow curtains. Seated centrally is a gilded, lifelike statue of a smiling figure in a deep pink silk robe and matching pink turban with a gold crown, wearing layered gold necklaces and pink and white flower garlands, with one hand raised in blessing. Behind it stands a multi-armed deity figure in a crown, with a green-clad female figure beside it, both adorned with flower garlands. In front, a large black Shiva lingam stands on a yoni base, decorated with a silver face, rudraksha mala strands, and marigold and white flower garlands, with a yellow cloth draped over the base. Brass oil lamps sit on the sides. No living people are visible.Photo of a decorated shrine with a central deity murti seated on an elevated peetha or throne, dressed in a teal and green robe with a green turban-style crown, garlanded with red and yellow flower malas and a gold necklace. A peacock-feather arch rises behind the figure. Gilded lion-like pillars and yellow silk curtains with blue drapes frame the shrine. Before the murti stand a brass oil lamp, a brass lamp stand, a vase of roses, and a small brass vessel set on the black tiled floor. No people are visible in the shrine.2026-11-18Photo of two white and gold statues shown from a low angle inside a decorated temple setting. The foreground figure wears a pink turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a pink and gold garment, and multiple garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers, with its hands raised near a pink flower. Behind it, a smaller figure in a green garment with an ornate collar stands with hands folded. Long peacock-feather fans with blue and green eyes arch above them. To the right is a golden carved figure of a mythical bird or peacock-like creature, and gold curtains and draped fabric hang in the background. The statues are deity murti; no living people are visible.2026-01-12A golden temple shrine photographed head-on, showing a large golden statue seated on a throne, dressed in a yellow and green striped garment with a yellow-and-green fan-shaped backrest and a yellow turban, wearing a red-and-white flower garland. Behind it, a smaller figure in a leopard-patterned headdress and a female figure stand beside it against a painted backdrop of ornate temple columns hung with marigold and flower garlands. In front, a Shiva lingam draped with a colourful cloth, a silver trident-marked band, and a yellow-and-green flower garland sits within a golden arch. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.2026-12-15Photograph of a temple shrine with gold-painted carved makara-style pillars flanking an arched alcove. In the centre a black Shivalingam is dressed with a large silver-and-diamond-look yoni-shaped ornament, red and yellow marigold garlands, rudraksha-style beads and an orange cloth draped over its top. Behind it, a seated white-and-gold deity murti wears a red and gold turban-style headdress, pink and white flower garlands and a peacock-feather arch above. A brass kalasha stands at the right. Gold drapes hang behind, and an EXIT sign is visible on the right wall. No people are visible.2026-01-12A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded lion-faced pillars and a dark blue velvet drape at left. At the centre sits a seated figure in a red and pink garment with a red-and-gold crown, wearing a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with flower garlands draped over the shoulders and a gold-rimmed brass vessel in front. Behind is a deity murti in green and gold, its arms raised, set in a golden arch with yellow curtains on either side. In front, a lingam with a white tripundra and marigold garlands is set on a gold base. At lower left, a hand holds a lit oil lamp with a bright flame, and smoke drifts across the frame. A small sign with partly visible letters stands at right.A blurred photograph of a temple shrine decorated with gold arches and a large gold deity murti seated in a niche, wearing pink and orange cloth, white and red garlands, and a trident-like staff. A foreground Shiva lingam sits on a green and gold base draped with a magenta flower garland, with a small oil lamp at the left. A white placard with a red-lettered label is visible on the right. A person in a blue head covering is partially visible behind the lingam, and no identifiable a person appearance is shown.A golden seated murti of a deity in a temple shrine, adorned with a gold crown, a long purple-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace, with a peacock-feather arch behind it. The figure has multiple raised hands and wears a pink and gold cloth draped over the body. Flanking the shrine are large gilded yali-style pillars with carved animal heads, and yellow curtains hang on either side. Floral offerings in white and yellow sit on a platter at the base of the altar. No people are visible in the scene.2026-01-12