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A woman in a cream-white sari with a red bindi and rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaste beside a gilded murti of a fierce deity with a trident, wearing a teal and gold draped cloth, adorned with a garland of green limes and red flowers, set before a golden halo. Marigold petals cover the black base, two halved coconuts sit at its feet, and brass oil lamps burn on either side. Above, a sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. A brass lamp and bell sit on a purple-draped table in the foreground.

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A large golden metal murti of a multi-armed deity is dressed for alankaram in a teal silk sari with gold zari border, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, green limes strung in a garland, rudraksha mala, and bells. It holds a trident and other implements, with a crown and black head covering. In front on a golden pedestal are scattered yellow petals, two halved coconuts and an orange. A gold halo and gold lotus-shaped backdrop frame it against a purple velvet drape. No people are visible.A bare-shouldered man in an orange-gold patterned turban and rudraksha mala stands at left, applying white marking to the deity's raised arm with his right hand while facing a golden murti of Kali-like form. The deity is adorned with green lime garlands, red flowers, a turquoise and gold sari, a trident and a crown, set within a gold halo and yellow lotus-petal backdrop. Coconut halves, marigold petals and a brass oil lamp sit at the base, against a gold-painted wall and a purple cloth. A printed sign above reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. Suggested abhishekam or alankaram puja scene. The man appears to be a priest, and the appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive to identify him.A large gilded metal murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a silver-toned pedestal set on a black platform in front of a purple velvet backdrop and a gold-painted wall. The deity wears a black turban with a red crest, teal and gold silk garments, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, and a cluster of brass bells at the waist. It holds a silver trident and a sword among its raised arms, and a small orange fruit sits near its hand and foot. A gold circular halo framed with yellow lotus petals surrounds the figure. Above, a framed sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA with a small portrait of a smiling saffron-robed man. No physical people are visible.A woman in a cream and gold sari stands at an altar decorated with garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers and sits before a richly adorned seated figure wearing a blue turban, rudraksha mala and white flower garland. She offers a garland or flowers toward the seated figure. In front are brass plates with oil lamps and fruit. To the right, a gold sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA beside gilded deity murtis in yellow and red garments. Blue velvet draping covers the altar, and a black stand holding a camera or light is visible at the right edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, identified by the blue turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, while the woman is a devotee performing puja.A smiling woman in a white sari with gold border stands with palms pressed together in namaste in front of a golden temple shrine. Behind her a deity murti with orange and white garments, floral garlands and a crown sits on a golden throne. A sign on the right reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. Golden lion pillars frame a backdrop showing a mountain landscape, with a small framed picture and a red-clad doll on a black-draped table. In the lower right a black stone Nandi-like bull statue is adorned with white flower garlands, and brass oil lamps and plates sit on the marble platform.2026-12-18A woman in a white top and cream sari holds a flaming oil lamp on a tray toward a shrine inside KAILASA Toronto, Canada. A gold-framed shrine with garlanded deity murtis and a gilded arch sits behind an altar with a black linga draped in marigold garlands and a rudraksha-style chain. A golden sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA on the right. The setting appears to be a puja performed by one person.2025-02-11A woman with hair in a bun, wearing a beige top and white garment, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a golden shrine inside a temple hall. Behind her, a deity murti in red and orange garments with a golden crown sits beneath a gold canopy flanked by ornate golden makara figures. In front of the murti stands a Shivalinga draped with a white and orange cloth, garlanded with flowers and rudraksha malas. Blue drapes, red cushions and a small brass lamp surround the altar, and a black stand reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. A shelf to the left holds books and a small figure, and a green-saried figure stands at the right edge.2026-01-08A woman in a cream sari with a green and gold border stands at right, holding a brass tray of offerings toward a large deity murti dressed in a blue garment with a garland of yellow and red flowers. A red-draped table in front holds brass oil lamps, a lit wick lamp, flower petals, small bowls and a sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. Behind them, a second woman in a light sari stands near smaller murtis, a Nataraja-style figure within an ornate golden arch, and a red curtain. The room has plain concrete-block walls and a metal ceiling.2024-07-10A temple altar scene at KAILASA Toronto, Canada. A woman in a cream and gold sari stands at left, reaching toward a floral-decorated seated figure. The seated figure wears a blue turban, white and multicolour flower garlands and a blue-and-gold garment, and sits on a red-cushioned throne draped in navy cloth with gold tassels. A large floral arrangement with orange, yellow and white blooms surrounds the throne. In the foreground, a brass tray holds offerings of fruit, a small lamp and pink flowers on a purple-draped table. A golden sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. Golden sculpted niches, a dark stone shivalinga-style fixture at left and a red-clad deity murti at right frame the hall.A woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari stands at left, holding a silver vessel up near her face in a ritual gesture. Behind her on a red-draped platform sits a gold-toned deity murti with a trident, adorned with layered pearl and gold necklaces, red-and-green skirt cloth, and garlands of red and orange flowers around a gold arched backdrop. A gold bowl of pink flowers and a small decorated offering sit before the murti, with a brass oil lamp at right and a sign reading KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA. Yellow roses, a copper pot, and green-leaf offerings with pulses and vegetables lie in the foreground.2024-07-07A woman in a white sari sits cross-legged on a red patterned cushion before a decorated temple altar, holding a small brass plate with a lamp and offerings toward the deities. Behind her, a golden arch frames a central deity murti of a dancing form with a trident and crown, flanked by two standing statues: one in a red turban and blue robe on the left, and one in a silver crown and green-and-red garments on the right. A black Shiva lingam with an orange cloth and marigold garlands sits at the center, a smaller figure in a maroon and green dress stands to its right, and a golden-decorated sculpture of a sleeping figure wrapped in white with a purple flower garland lies on a gold platform in the foreground. Orange marigold garlands hang from the top corners, and the red-and-gold draped backdrop completes the shrine. This is a puja scene with a single devotee.2024-07-22A woman with dark hair pulled back sits on a cushioned seat at the left, hands joined in prayer, wearing a white cardigan and white garment and a rudraksha mala. Before her stands a gold-covered altar with a decorated shivalinga-style form draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. Behind it a large golden prabhavali arch frames a multi-armed deity murti in gold with a trident and crown, decked with red, white and purple garlands. Smaller figures in purple and green stand on either side, and a sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. The setting is a shrine on a red floral carpet with a maroon backdrop.2025-01-13