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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A woman in a maroon blouse and black-and-white printed sari stands at left, reaching forward with her hand toward a black pedestal, beside a man in a black shirt and glasses who also reaches toward the same spot. A young child in a yellow outfit stands partly visible at far left. Two large gold carved lion or yali pillars flank the central shrine. At right, a deity murti in a red garment is adorned with purple and white flower garlands and a sugarcane stalk, with fruit and flower offerings placed on a black ledge below. Shelves of small figurines are visible at far left.

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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/1/20222022-03-01A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left, holding a lit multi-wick brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Dark deity murti are dressed in colourful garments and ornaments on a silver-framed altar. A large black shivalinga-style stone with a marigold garland and gold ornament sits centrally, flanked by brass lamps, banana, pineapple and fruit offerings, and a small female figure in pink. Gilded carved pillars frame the scene. No a person candidate is visibly present.2022-03-01Interior of a temple shrine with gold-painted lion and pillar carvings and a gold arched niche. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at left, one arm raised toward a deity image draped in flower garlands. A woman in a red salwar kameez holds up a phone to photograph the scene. At right, a Shiva lingam is dressed with red and white flower garlands and a green cloth, with a small brass figure beside it. A large black stone Nandi bull sits in the foreground with an orange and gold cloth, and a seated devotee at lower right folds hands in prayer. Brass lamps and fruit offerings sit on a maroon-covered table.2024-02-23A photograph inside a temple hall where a group of women in saris and salwar kameez gather around a ritual offering table. A woman in a dark embroidered outfit holds a tray toward the table, while others in orange, teal and red garments look on. The table holds brass plates of fruit, bananas, flowers, sweets and small bowls of grains and kumkum, with brass lamps and a kalasha nearby. To the right stands a dark deity murti with a golden crown, adorned with red and white garlands, beside a painted figure with multiple arms. Golden lion-like pillars frame a shrine in the background, and a sign reads KAILASA Toronto Canada. Several cameras and devotees are visible at the left edge.2024-10-10Four women worship at a shrine room with golden lion-throne-style pedestals and a gilded arched niche. At left, a standing black-faced deity murti with ornate silver necklaces and orange garment is worshipped; at right, a seated golden-brown murti with a maroon turban and garlands of orange and green flowers sits on a golden lion throne. Offerings of fruit, a plate of flowers, a lit oil lamp and brass kalasha-style vessels rest on a green and pink cloth. A woman in a red-orange jacket stands at left, another in an orange sari and face mask stands center-left, a woman in magenta kurta offers at center, and a woman in lavender sari kneels at lower center arranging brass puja plates. The room has exposed ceiling ducts and a beige wall.2022-04-16 +1 copiesTwo devotees stand before a deity murti in a gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop. The murti is adorned with pink, white and purple flower garlands, gold jewellery and a golden crown, and holds a green sugarcane stalk. A man in a dark navy shirt and glasses stands at left, while a woman in a red blouse and black-and-white floral sari, with curly hair tied back, raises her hands in worship. Before the shrine stand a purple velvet-covered table with brass vessels of food, a plate of apples, and a small decorated murti with purple flowers. A red EXIT sign is visible on the wall.A temple puja in a golden-toned shrine room. A priest with a bare upper body, white sacred markings on his chest and arm, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a white dhoti with a blue-and-white border raises his hand and holds a small brass bell. Beside him a woman in a cream and gold sari stands with hands folded in namaste. Behind them, golden lion-faced pillars frame a deity murti. A large statue on the right, dark-faced and wearing a gold crown, pink silk and garlands, holds a veena. Offerings on a brass tray include fruit, bananas, pineapple, grapes and sweets. Printed photos stand beside the offerings. Two people are physically present.2024-11-10KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 9/1/20192019-09-01A woman in a cream and gold sari with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles stands at left, holding a brass tray of lit oil lamps toward dark murti statues adorned with red and orange flower garlands. A central black deity murti holds a staff and wears a red-and-orange turban and red garment. Right, a crowned black murti wears a gold crown and pink garment. Red and yellow flower petals and marigolds cover the altar, with gold carved lion-like figures and gold drapery in the background. Aarti is being performed before the deities.KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/3/20222022-03-03Inside a temple hall, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border holds a lit multi-tiered oil lamp aarti before a golden lion-shaped sculpture and carved gold pillar. Beside him a woman in a purple and green silk saree with folded hands watches, and a young girl in a red t-shirt and grey pants gestures toward the flames. Behind them a man bends near a black bull statue, and figures in white and red garments stand near deity murtis and a red-and-orange flag.2022-05-29 +1 copiesInside a temple hall, a bearded man in a dark grey shirt holds his palms together in namaskar before a golden lion sculpture beside a tall golden pillar. To the right, a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a patterned border holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit oil lamps. Behind them, a man in a black shirt stands near a tall orange flag, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border walks through. Beyond, deity murtis stand on a platform, and rows of dark idols are displayed along the back wall.2022-05-29 +1 copies