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A bare-chested priest in white dhoti stands at a dark stone platform, pouring or offering at a black shivalinga-style deity murti draped with an orange cloth. Behind it rises a gilded ornamental arch and tiered golden stand holding a black lingam-form image, with a pink silk cloth draped over the structure and dark red velvet curtains behind. In front, a brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped stem stands on the floor beside a green-clad kalasha topped with a mango-leaf and yellow cloth, garlanded with jasmine and a banana. Striped rugs in red, green and blue cover the floor.

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KAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with dark drapes. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti, seen from behind with his hair in a bun, raises a lit oil lamp in one hand while holding a bell in the other. Before him stands a large dark stone Shiva lingam with a black face set against a gilded arched frame and a gold-decorated pedestal, draped with a pink and gold silk cloth. A black Nandi bull statue with a red and blue cloth sits in the foreground beside a silver kalasha and a gilded peacock figure, with yellow ritual bundles and green leaves at the bottom edge. The priest's bare upper body is adorned with sacred markings. Only one person is visible.2026-02-14 +1 copiesPhoto inside a gold-decorated temple shrine labelled "Kailasa Toronto" on a small sign. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, his right arm raised to a black linga draped with red and white flower garlands. Behind the linga is a gilded deity murti with a crown and flower garlands, flanked by ornate gold pillars and magenta cloth drapes. In front, a black stone Nandi wears a garland and an orange-and-gold cloth, and brass bells, lamps, a bowl of fruit and a metal pot sit on a white marble ledge.2024-02-24A photograph inside a temple shrine. A bald, bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a sacred thread and a rudraksha mala raises his arm toward a golden deity murti seated on a throne, with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. In front, a black stone Nandi with an orange-gold cloth stands before a black shivalinga draped in white and gold cloth. Brass and steel vessels, a plate of fruit, and a small brass kumkum dish sit on the marble platform. Golden carved pillars, red and navy drapes, and a sign reading 'Kailasa Toronto' frame the scene.2024-02-23A photo inside a gold-decorated shrine where a bare-chested elderly priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a central figure. The central golden statue seated on a throne is a depiction, adorned with a red and gold turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and garlands of white and orange flowers; it is a statue, not a physical person. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a crown and a consort figure in purple, both garlanded. A black Shivalinga draped with a green cloth, garlands and rudraksha sits before the statue, with a black Nandi bull statue wearing an orange cloth and flower garland at right. Brass vessels, trays, a kalasha and bottles of sesame oil lie on the marble floor. Gold lions flank the shrine, and red and black drapes hang at the sides. A sign reads Kailasa Toronto.2024-02-20A temple shrine interior where a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-green border stands at a white altar, holding a small bell in one hand and raising a spoon or small vessel in the other during a puja. A black stone Nandi bull with a red-and-white garland sits at left on the altar. Behind him is a gold-framed niche holding a deity murti draped in pink and red cloth, and rows of red-clad figures line the left wall. On the right, a gilded elephant motif and garlands hang near a brass tray of flowers and offerings, with small brass lamps and a silver plate of fruit on the altar. The priest wears a gold chain and a rudraksha-style necklace.2024-09-22A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti stands at the left, holding a lit lamp toward a black Shiva lingam draped in a garland of white and red flowers. Behind is a gilded shrine with a seated deity murti in green and gold silk, a red and navy drape, and a golden lion-form pillar. In front, a black Nandi bull statue wears an orange shawl and flower garland, and a steel tray of offerings holds fruit and kumkum. A sign reads Kailasa Toronto. Brass oil lamps and small figurines decorate the marble altar.2024-02-23A priest with a shaved head, bare-backed and wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, stands with his back to the camera holding a lit lamp before a shrine at KAILASA Toronto. The shrine holds a golden deity murti seated on a throne, draped in green and garlanded with flowers, and a black Shiva linga wrapped in flower garlands and rudraksha beads sits on a green cloth. A black Nandi bull with a red and orange cloth stands nearby, a small brass lamp stands at right, and steel and copper offering vessels and fruit rest on the platform. Red and navy drapes hang on golden pillars and a golden lion-form sculpture stands on the right. A sign reads Kailasa Toronto. No identifiable a person is visible.2024-02-23A photograph inside a temple shrine in KAILASA Toronto showing an elderly bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border, standing at left and holding a lit flame toward a deity murti. The central golden murti is adorned with red and orange garlands and a multi-coloured cloth, backed by a golden arched prabhavali and flanked by golden lion-like guardian figures and red and dark curtains. In front, a black stone Nandi bull with orange and white cloth and garlands sits on a raised black-and-white tiled platform with brass vessels, a brass lamp stand and a small plate of offerings. A sign reads Kailasa Toronto. The priest is performing puja, and no other physical people are visible.2024-02-21A bare-chested priest with white hair and beard, wearing a white dhoti with gold border and sacred ash marks, stands at a marble altar holding a brass aarti lamp with a lit flame toward a Shiva lingam. Behind him is a gilded deity murti adorned with garlands and a pink and green cloth backdrop, with a golden framed shrine niche. In front, a black stone Nandi with orange and white silk drape and flower garland sits beside a bell, a brass kalasha, fruit offerings and small lamps. A sign reads Kailasa Toronto. A ritual puja in progress in a temple setting.2024-02-24Photograph inside a temple shrine. A shirtless priest with white sacred ash markings on his back and arms, wearing a white dhoti with gold-red border and a patterned headband, stands with his back to the camera holding a ritual plate toward a central altar. On the altar, a figure in a red-and-orange turban, adorned with gold jewellery and flower garlands, is flanked by two deity murtis with blue and red backdrops. In front, a black Shiva lingam with white tripundra marks and orange-red garlands sits on a golden base, beside a black Nandi bull statue with white markings. Offerings include fruit, bananas, steel vessels, copper cups and brass lamps on the marble floor. Purple and blue draped curtains and gold carvings frame the shrine.2024-03-07A shaved-chested priest in a white dhoti with red-and-gold border and a red-and-white striped headcloth stands at a black-and-white marble altar, holding a brass plate toward a black stone Nandi bull and a black shivalinga. Offerings on silver trays include fruit, bananas, a brass lamp and small silver containers. Behind the altar, gold-framed shrines hold a deity murti with garlands, a figure in a turban and garland seated under a gold arch, and colorful painted deity murtis. Purple and teal drapes hang from a gold pillar, and a blue cloth lies on the floor. The scene shows a puja performed in a temple room.2024-03-07