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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.

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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.2026-01-12Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a gold-finished deity murti of a multi-armed form wearing a crown, garlands and a blue-and-gold cloth, seated on a raised pedestal before a gold arch with a blue backdrop. Ornate gold carved figures flank the sanctum, and a dark-skinned deity murti with gold ornaments and garlands stands at left. In front, a stone platform holds a kalasha-like vessel draped with red and white garlands and a white sacred cloth. Brass oil lamps, a tray of fruit including pineapple and bananas, and flower offerings sit at the base. No people are visible.A 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.Photograph of a temple shrine with no visible people. A golden deity murti seated on a throne-like altar sits at the back, adorned with garlands, a silver crown and a green and gold drape, with a goddess figure in a purple sari beside it. In front, a black Shiva linga is dressed with an orange and gold cloth, white and orange flower garlands, and a tilak mark. Small figurines in green and gold stand near the base. Gold dvarapala-style pillars and red-and-black curtains frame the shrine, and a Nandi bull statue with a garland lies to the left. A sign reads Kailasa Toronto.2024-02-27A 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.2026-01-12Interior shrine photo of a temple-style altar with gold-painted arches and carved pillars against blue cloud-patterned backdrops. A large central statue seated on a throne wears a purple and blue garment and garlands, with a crown-like headdress. Below, a black Shiva lingam is draped with rudraksha-style beads and marigold garlands and set on a dark pedestal. Nearby, a smaller figure in green and red robes stands at the right, and a child-sized figure lies on an orange draped platform at left with red garlands. A wooden pole draped in maroon cloth and decorated with green leaves stands in the foreground. No physical people are visible.Interior shrine photograph showing a temple altar with a gilded arched niche holding a black stone deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A golden Shiva lingam with a kalasha-shaped top and rudraksha beads sits centrally on an orange cloth, surrounded by brass lamps, a conch shell, a brass puja tray with kumkum, vibhuti bowls and red rose petals. Additional deity murtis in colourful saris and dhotis stand on the right, and a small hanging sign reads partially KAILASA OHIO USA. No people are visible.2025-12-30Interior temple shrine at KAILASA Toronto, Canada, with gold lion-pillar sculptures flanking a gilded arch. Behind the altar a golden statue of a seated figure in a red turban and red garland, with a small figure beside him, stands beneath a blue drape, and a sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. In front, a dark Shivalinga draped in flower garlands and a brown cloth, with vibhuti marks, sits on a black pedestal. A large dark nandi-form sculpture in the foreground wears pink and red flower garlands and a blue cloth. A brass oil lamp is held by a hand at the left edge, with brass puja plates and vessels on the floor. No living people are clearly visible apart from the lamp-holder's hand.2024-11-06A photograph of a temple shrine room with a gold arched niche framing a blue backdrop, where a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati stands adorned with garlands and a trident. In front, a seated statue wearing a magenta and gold sari with a raised hand and a crown-like headdress sits on a silver throne, a figure resembling a devotional or guru statue rather than a living person. To the right stands a dark-skinned statue in a green and gold sari with a jewelled crown. A large golden kalasha on a rudraksha-draped pedestal with a white dhoti-style cloth and garlands sits as the central ritual object. Brass lamps, a conch shell, brass bowls, rose petals and a puja tray with kumkum and vibhuti lie on a patterned cloth in the foreground. Tall brass lamp stands and colourful woven banners flank the shrine. No living people are visible.2024-11-29Photograph of a temple shrine interior with gilded lion-like guardian figures flanking a dark stone linga draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red roses and a rudraksha-bead mala. Behind it sits a seated golden statue in red and gold robes with a red turban and a garland of pink and white flowers, holding a mala in one hand, in front of a painted backdrop of multi-armed deity figures. Small figures in pink and red stand at the base of the linga, and in the foreground a lit oil lamp, a copper vessel, a brass plate and a flame sit on a black tiled floor. Gold drapes and blue cloth frame the scene. No people are visible.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 temple shrine with a large seated statue of a guru figure dressed in green and red garlands, positioned above a black Shiva lingam draped in green cloth and marigold and white flower garlands with a rudraksha-style mala, set on a dark tiled platform. Behind is a golden arch with orange and purple drapes, a deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, and gold-carved pillars with lion-like guardian figures at the sides. Smaller statues in green and red garments stand at the bottom edge. No living people are visible.2024-02-26