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A priest with a bare upper body, white dhoti with gold border, orange head cloth and rudraksha mala performs abhishekam on a black shivalinga, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam on a gold-covered platform. Garlanded deity statues in red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments stand behind; a small decorated figure in red and gold silk sits on a gold plate in the foreground, and a metal bowl and bucket stand nearby on the red-patterned carpet.

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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow waist sash and an orange head cloth pours water over a large black stone Shivalinga on a golden platform, performing abhishekam. A red cloth lies on the platform, with brass vessels and a small silver-toned base nearby. Behind the Shivalinga, a golden sacred backdrop is decorated with garlands of white flowers and red-and-orange blossoms, and ornate gold necklaces. Standing bronze-toned deity murtis flank the scene: on the left a figure in a brown-orange garment holding a staff, and on the right a figure in a green and red sari. A small floral-decorated tray sits in the foreground. A sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE is visible at upper left.2025-11-01A priest performs abhishekam on a black stone Shivalingam set in a black yoni-peetha base, pouring water from a brass vessel over the lingam. He is shirtless with white sacred markings on his chest and arms, wears a white dhoti with a gold border, an orange turban, and a long rudraksha mala. Behind the lingam, gilded deity murti are adorned with gold necklaces, pearl strands, and red and white flower garlands. A small crystal Shivalingam sits on a wooden tray in the foreground with scattered flower petals, and a steel vessel stands at right beside pink flowers.2025-04-01A priest with a bare torso, white sacred ash stripes on his chest and arms, and a white dhoti with a gold border pours water from a brass vessel onto a clear crystal Shivalingam resting on a wooden octagonal stand. Behind him, a black stone Shivalingam with a silver-toned yoni base sits on a dark pedestal, and a deity murti with red-and-gold garments and white flower garlands stands in an ornate golden shrine with kumkum and vibhuti. A stainless steel bowl catches the runoff, and a golden-brown statue in a red turban and garlands stands in the background with a sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE nearby.2024-09-14A shirtless priest in white dhoti with a gold waist sash and an orange head cloth pours water from a metal pot over a black Shivalingam set on a black yoni-peetha base, performing abhishekam. Behind him a gilded deity murti with multiple arms, heavily garlanded and adorned with jewelry, stands within a golden arch. Standing statues flank the scene: on the left a bearded male figure with trident, orange turban and rudraksha mala, and on the right a female deity in green and red sari with silver crown. Marigold and red-and-white flower garlands hang around the statues and frame the altar. A brass kalasha, bowls and offerings sit on the golden platform, with a floral arrangement in the foreground. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE.2025-11-01A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border and an orange-red turban stands bent over a black stone Shivalinga on a black peetha, pouring water from a brass kalasha during abhishekam. Behind him a large gilded ornamental arch frames a golden deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a crown, pearl and bead necklaces and a green garment, flanked by red and white flower garlands. Marigold garlands hang at the upper left, and vases of pink, purple and orange flowers sit on the floor. A white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Brass vessels and a crystal Shivalinga sit on a wooden tray in the foreground.2025-04-01A priest in white dhoti with white sacred ash markings on his arms pours milk from a brass pot over a clear crystal shivalingam placed on a wooden tray with carved floral borders. Yellow and red flowers rest on the lingam. Behind it stands a large black stone shivalingam on a carved black pedestal, adorned with red and white flower garlands. Behind that, a golden deity murti wears layered gold and red jewelled necklaces and garlands. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Brass vessels sit on the floor and a red cloth lies beside the tray. The scene shows abhishekam being performed.2024-09-14Temple shrine photo. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands bending over a large black Shivalinga on a gold-tiled platform, touching its surface during abhishekam. Behind him a gilded deity murti with a trident, ornate jewelled garlands and a turban stands within an ornate golden arch hung with orange and white flower garlands. A small crystal Shivalinga rests on a wooden stand with a blue bucket and bowl nearby. In the foreground a gold-covered pedestal holds a small bronze figure draped in white cloth. A white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. No other people are visible.2024-08-17A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and white sacred ash lines on his arms and chest pours water from a brass vessel over a large black Shiva lingam on a black base. A small glass lingam sits on a wooden tray in the foreground, with a steel bowl catching runoff. Behind is a golden gilded backdrop with a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident and garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers, plus a red-turbaned bronze figure and a small pink-clad deity murti in flower garlands. The floor is gold-tiled, and a sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. This shows abhishekam being performed.2024-09-14A priest in white dhoti with sacred white ash markings on his bare chest and arms pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone shivalinga on a black carved yoni-pitha base. Red and yellow flowers and petals float in the water. Behind it stands a golden deity murti draped in heavy gold and red jewellery and garlands of white jasmine and orange marigold. A clear crystal shivalinga on a wooden tray in the foreground is decorated with yellow flowers and red petals. Gold-flecked floor and red cloths surround the abhishekam.2024-09-14A photograph inside a temple shrine of a priest performing abhishekam on a black lingam. The shirtless priest wears a white dhoti with gold border, an orange-red turban and sacred white markings on his body, and he pours water from a brass vessel over the lingam set on a black stone yoni base. Behind him stands a richly adorned golden deity murti of Nataraja-style dancing Shiva in a golden arched prabhavali, with a crown, layers of jewelled necklaces, garlands and a green dhoti. Marigold and red-white garlands hang around the backdrop, with pink flowers and small brass vessels on the floor.2025-04-01A photograph inside a temple shrine room with maroon drapes. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border and an orange turban bends forward over a golden platform, pouring or offering something over a black Shivalingam on a dark yoni pedestal. Behind the lingam stands a golden deity murti with multiple arms, a crown and a garland of white and red flowers inside an ornate golden halo. A standing statue on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident and is garlanded with red and white flowers. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Brass vessels, a red cloth, marigold garlands and a small offering tray sit on the platform, and a small deity figure in red and gold rests in the foreground.2025-11-01KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/1/20222022-03-01