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A priest in white dhoti and white turban with gold border sits at left, bare-chested with a beaded necklace, holding a lit lamp toward a golden seated figure. The figure, a golden statue of a seated figure in a maroon-red turban and red shawl, is adorned with a heavy gold coin necklace, white jasmine garlands and a mound of pink and red flower petals. Behind is a dark deity murti with a crown, framed by an ornate gold arch and red drapery. Gold oil lamps stand around, and a basket of pink petals sits in front. A sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD.

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Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine with a red curtain backdrop. A seated golden statue is draped in a maroon shawl, wearing a red turban, layered gold necklaces and a garland of white and red flowers, with a heap of red flower petals at its lap. A white sign reading "KAILASA HYDERABAD" stands beside it. Behind the statue, a black deity murti is adorned with garlands and a crown-like headdress, framed by an ornate gold arch. To the left, a priest in white dhoti and a saffron-and-gold head cloth sits and arranges flowers from a woven basket. Brass oil lamps and a small lit lamp stand on the floor, with a garlanded framed photo to the right.2024-07-14A temple shrine interior with a gilded arch framing a black stone deity murti dressed in white and garlands. In front, a golden statue of a seated figure wears a red turban, red and gold garments, and layered garlands of pink and yellow flowers, raising one hand in blessing. A sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD stands beside it. A man in a white dhoti and white head cloth with a sacred thread sits at left, holding a plate of red flower petals. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand, a brass plate with a lit lamp, bananas and a bowl of red petals sit on the floor. The scene shows puja offerings being prepared at the shrine.2024-07-09Inside a temple shrine, a priest in white dhoti and a white head cloth with gold border sits on the floor at left, placing red flower petals on a brass plate. In front of him stands a golden-hued seated statue wearing a red turban, red and pink silk garments, and flower garlands, with hands raised in a blessing gesture. Behind the statue, a black deity murti is adorned with garlands, a crown and a sequined backdrop. Brass lamps, a lit oil lamp, bananas and a tray of red petals sit in front. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. The shrine has gold-framed arches and tall brass lamp stands.2024-07-09Indoor shrine photo with a golden arched backdrop and draped white and red cloth. A seated golden statue of a figure in a red and maroon turban and red robe, adorned with red rose and white flower garlands, shows a raised hand in blessing and sits before a kumkum-marked offerings. In front, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white headband kneels and performs puja with a lit oil lamp, beside brass bowls of yellow powder, red kumkum, bananas and other offerings on a wooden tray. Behind the statue, a dark deity murti in a crown is framed by flower garlands and ornate decorations. Tall brass oil lamp stands line the walls, and a yellow sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD BHARAT.2025-07-21A priest in white dhoti and white head cloth with gold border sits at left, holding a silver plate of red and pink flower petals and offering them toward a seated golden statue. The statue wears a red and orange turban, a red and gold garment, pink and yellow garlands, and a large layered necklace. Behind it a deity murti in a gold arch is decorated with garlands, and tall brass lamps and oil lamps stand around. A brass tray holds bananas, a lit oil lamp, and a small brass vessel. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD beside the figure. No living person is clearly the subject of the statue.2024-07-09Inside a shrine, a golden-skinned seated figure in a deep red robe and red turban, adorned with white and red flower garlands, raises one hand in blessing and holds a staff; the figure is a sculpted statue on a golden throne-like seat with an arched gold frame. Behind it stands a black stone deity murti with a crown and garlands. In front, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas sits cross-legged, holding a small object, beside a brass tray with flowers, a small lamp, bowls and a pink plate. Brass oil lamps surround the shrine, and hanging beaded strings decorate the scene. Several framed printed pictures hang on the left wall, and a white sign on the right reads KAILASA HYDERABAD.2024-07-21Inside a temple shrine, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and an orange-and-cream turban sits at left, holding a lamp or aarti plate toward a golden statue seated on a throne. The golden statue wears a maroon-red shawl, layered gold necklaces and a red turban, with white and pink flower garlands and a large pile of pink and red petals in front. Behind it is a gold-framed arch and a dark deity murti with a crown and garland. A white sign with red lettering stands near the statue, and a small framed photograph sits on a decorated wooden stand with a garland at right. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine and a carved wooden door is at right. The scene reflects an aarti or puja being performed.2024-07-14A photo inside a gold-trimmed shrine at a KAILASA temple in Hyderabad. A priest in a white dhoti and white head-wrap with gold border, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, kneels at left holding a plate of red flowers. Before him sits a gold-coloured devotional figure in a pink and red turban, pink silk garment and multiple garlands, hands raised in blessing. Behind is a deity murti with black stone face and tall crown, decorated with garlands and a green-jewelled backdrop. Brass oil lamps, a tray of bananas, a kalasha-style offering, and heaped red flowers surround the scene under hanging lamps. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no living candidate is clearly visible.2024-07-09A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-finished walls and tall brass lamp stands. At the centre sits a golden-faced statue of a seated figure wearing a red turban, pink and red garments, layered flower garlands and necklaces, with hands folded in greeting. Behind it stands a dark deity murti with a white crown and a decorated arch. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth, with an orange-gold sash, sits and offers red flower petals from a plate. Brass trays hold bananas, flower heaps, a lit oil lamp and a kalasha-type vessel. One person is physically present.2024-07-09A photograph inside a shrine with red granite walls and brass lamps. A priest in white dhoti and white head cloth with gold border sits on the left, holding a silver tray of rose petals and wearing rudraksha malas and sacred ash on his chest. In the centre, a golden statue seated on a brass stand wears a red and gold turban, red silk garment with patterned border, layered gold necklaces and garlands of red and yellow flowers, with one hand raised in blessing. Brass lamps, a lit oil lamp, bananas, flower petals and a brass plate are arranged in front. Behind, a dark deity murti with silver crown and green and flower garlands sits under a gold arch. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD.2024-07-09A priest in white dhoti and white headband, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his arms, sits at left holding a lit oil lamp near a golden seated statue. The statue wears a red turban, red robe, layered gold necklaces and a red and gold ornamental belt, with a garland of red roses and white and yellow flowers draped over it and scattered flower petals piled at its base. Behind it stands a dark deity murti with a silver crown and garland. Ornate gold oil lamp stands flank the scene. A wooden low table in front holds a banana, a bowl of yellow powder, a small red bowl, another bowl and a lit oil lamp, and a basket of red flowers sits on the floor. A yellow sign reads Kailasa Hyderabad Bharat. The statue is a sculpture, not a physical person, so only the priest is counted.2025-07-21A temple shrine scene in a gold-trimmed alcove. A golden statue of a seated figure in a deep red turban and red shawl, adorned with a garland of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, is the central focus; the statue is a murti, not a living person. Behind it stands a dark deity murti with a silver crown and jewelled garlands, flanked by ornate green and white decorations. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a white headband and a sacred thread, seated at left, rings a brass handbell and holds a lit flame near the statue. Before the statue lie heaps of red and white rose petals. A low wooden table holds brass bowls of kumkum, turmeric powder, a banana and a lamp. Tall brass lamp stands and hanging oil lamps frame the scene. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD BHARAT.2025-07-21