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Interior shrine photographed from behind a priest in white dhoti and shawl with his bare back visible, holding a small lamp in one hand and a plate of flower petals in the other. A red-draped curtain frames the left side. Beyond him stands a gold-coloured deity murti with red and white flower garlands, and an orange-red head covering. In the foreground a linga is adorned with white, orange, yellow and red flower garlands on a green cloth draped over a stand. Gold-finished carved pillars and mirrored panels line the walls. The scene shows a linga worship with floral decoration.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A bare-chested priest wearing a white dhoti with a gold border and a green-and-gold headband stands at left, facing the shrine and raising his hand toward it. At right, a black Shiva linga with a white three-line tripundra mark and a face-like carved front is dressed with orange and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala. Gold-coloured carved panels, a red curtain and a bull statue (nandi) are visible, along with small brass figures and an oil lamp on a black stone platform.A temple shrine interior with a gold-framed canopy, gold curtains and gold guardian figures on black marble. A bare-chested priest in a yellow dhoti with a patterned headband stands at left, raising a brass lamp toward a central seated deity murti in red garments, gold jewellery and a red crown, flanked by garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sits a black stone Shiva linga draped in yellow and red garlands, with fruit, flower offerings and brass vessels on the floor. A mobile phone lies on the floor near the priest.A priest in a white dhoti and a colourful headdress stands at left, bare-chested with a pendant on a cord, holding a brass arati plate with a lamp in one hand and ringing a brass handbell with the other. Behind him, a large gold-decorated shrine with golden curtains and carved guardian figures frames a central seated statue wearing a red turban, red robe and layered beaded necklaces, flanked by a deity murti with a crown. In front, a black Shiva lingam is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a rudraksha mala, with brass vessels, flower offerings and a small lamp on a white altar. A dark Nandi statue with bells and a pink cloth sits in the foreground, indicating a daily puja.2025-05-09A temple shrine interior with gold draped curtains, gilded arches and tall black pedestals. At centre stands a deity murti in red and gold with a cascade of marigold and red flower garlands, and a dark stone lingam-like form draped in flowers beneath it. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold patterned headband stands at left, holding a ritual implement toward the shrine. To the right a red-cloth-covered pedestal holds a Ganesha murti with orange garlands. A blue-skinned deity figure appears at far left and a small hanging brass lamp is visible above.2025-05-09Inside a temple hall with a metal-truss ceiling, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a patterned headband stands with palms pressed together in front of a shrine. He faces a golden deity murti of a seated figure wearing a red-and-gold cloth, adorned with yellow and white garlands, and a large Shiva linga draped in garlands below it. A red curtain hangs behind a gilded arch, and an oil lamp, a tray of fruit and a plate sit on a red-covered table at left. A second garlanded deity stands to the left, and a golden lion-like figure flanks the central shrine.2024-09-18A temple shrine interior with purple drapes and gold carved pillars. A priest with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti with an orange border, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. In the centre, a black Shiva lingam is decorated with orange and white flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a vibhuti-marked face, resting before an arched gold frame. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a crown and a yellow-green garment, and a bright blue cloth hangs above. Small brass oil lamps, a kalasha vessel and a silver lamp sit on the altar, along with a yellow silk cloth and a small figure of a deity on the lower platform. Signage reading KAILASA TORONTO appears on a dark pillar at right, and a partial black stone sculpture is visible in the foreground.2024-06-18Interior temple shrine photographed from the front with gold-toned carved pillars and red drapes framing a seated golden figure with a red-and-gold turban, long garlands and a staff, its arch surrounded by white and red flower garlands. In front stands a large black linga with white tripundra markings, draped in marigold and white garlands with a chain and a cloth backdrop. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and a striped head cloth stands at left, holding up a flower or offering. Brass vessels, a bell and a small kalasha sit on the black and white floor, and a printed sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA hangs at right. The golden seated figure is a statue, not a physical person.2024-09-18A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-painted carved pillars and red and navy drapes. A bald, bare-chested older priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at a deity arrangement, one hand extended over a black linga draped in flower garlands and rudraksha malas. Behind the linga, a gilded seated figure in a rust-red robe, red turban and layered beaded necklaces sits on a throne flanked by a four-armed deity and a figure in purple. Brass puja vessels, copper cups, a brass bell, lamps and small metal figures sit on a white altar in front. The scene shows a daily puja at the shrine.2024-02-20Temple sanctum with a black Shiva linga adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands, a silver tripundra, and rudraksha beads, set before a golden deity murti of a seated figure with a raised hand and crown, flanked by a deity figure with a spear and a second figure. Four priests stand around: one bare-chested in white dhoti with a blue head cloth pours from a vessel toward the linga, two hold trays of pink flower petals, one in white dhoti and white turban holds petals and wears rudraksha malas. A bronze Nandi sits in the foreground, a yellow-draped table holds brass vessels and marigold petals, and peacock feather fans and gold drapery frame the altar. This appears to be an abhishekam offering at the altar.A photo inside a temple shrine with gold-coloured carved pillars and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a patterned border and a green-and-red turban stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer, a rudraksha mala around his neck and white sacred ash on his arms and chest. Before him is a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a green-bordered cloth, decorated with red and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands. Behind it stand gilded deity murtis in colourful garments, including one with a yellow turban and one with a crown. Brass plates hold offerings, a brass lamp, a copper vessel, fruit, betel leaves, flower petals and a red-and-gold cloth. A black Nandi statue with a flower garland sits at lower right. A sign at right partly reads KAILA... TORO... CANA...2024-08-28Photo 11687586 +3 copiesA photograph inside a gold-decorated temple shrine. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at the lower left, reaching toward a brass figure beside a black Shiva lingam draped with marigold garlands, a rudraksha mala and a pink cloth, with a row of steel bowls and a brass plate of offerings in front. Behind the lingam, a deity murti in red and pink garments sits on a lotus-shaped seat, adorned with flower garlands and framed by hanging marigold-and-rose strings and golden curtains. A black bull figure appears at the lower right. The scene suggests abhishekam and puja.