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A 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.

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A 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 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.2024-08-07Indoor 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.2024-08-07A 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.2024-08-07A 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.2024-08-07Photograph 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.2024-08-07Temple worship scene at a shrine with a gilded arch and a dark deity murti adorned with silver ornaments and white flower garlands. A standing priest with a white turban and bare chest wears white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and ringing a brass handbell in the other. A young woman in an orange blouse and skirt stands at right with palms pressed together in prayer, wearing a rudraksha mala. In front, a golden statue of a seated figure in a maroon turban and garlands of white and pink flowers gestures in blessing. Brass lamp stands flank the scene, and a white sign behind reads KAILAS... HYDERA...2024-08-07Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine. A golden seated figure with a red turban, red robe and layered jeweled necklaces and white garlands sits centrally with its hand raised, with a pink-flower offering plate, lamps, a silver crown and green and orange cloths before it. Behind is a black stone deity murti with a crown and garland under a gold arch with a hanging lamp. To the left a boy in orange cloth and bare chest stands with palms pressed together in namaste. To the right two boys in white dhotis and bare chests stand near a hanging sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD. Brass lamps line the walls. Three physical people are visible.2024-11-09Photograph of a temple puja inside a shrine with ornate gold arch and a black-stone deity murti adorned with silver jewellery and garlands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border and white turban holds a flaming lamp and a bell near the murti. To the right, a girl in an orange dress with a rudraksha mala stands with palms joined in prayer. In the foreground, a golden statue seated in a maroon turban, red-brown robe, coin-and-bead necklace and flower garland sits with raised hand. Brass oil lamps line the sides. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERA(BAD) partly visible.2024-08-07A 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.Inside 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 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.2024-11-09