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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti and a yellow-orange turban sits at left, holding a lit lamp toward a golden seated figure of a man wearing a red turban, gold necklaces and a red-and-maroon shawl, decorated with a garland of white flowers. Behind the figure stands a deity murti with a gold-and-green backdrop. A large pile of pink and red flowers lies at the base, next to a teal cloth with gold ornaments. At right, a small wooden stand holds a framed picture garlanded with green and yellow flowers, beside a sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD. Brass lamps and carved wooden doors frame the scene.

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Inside 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 priest in a white and orange-bordered turban and bare upper body stands at left, holding a lamp or offering toward a golden statue seated on a throne. The statue wears a red and gold turban, a red shawl, layered gold necklaces and a red and gold garland, and is surrounded by pink flowers and a green-and-pink cloth. Behind it stands a dark deity murti adorned with jewelled robes and a crown, framed by golden lamp stands. A sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD hangs in the centre. At right, a small framed photograph with a garland sits on a wooden stand beside a carved wooden door. Lit oil lamps are visible at the base of the throne.2024-07-14A 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.2024-07-14A golden statue of a seated male figure wearing a rust-red turban and a red-brown shawl is the central subject, adorned with white flower garlands, a strand of gold coins, and a large red flower heap at its lap. A sign reading "KAILASA HYDERABAD" hangs above it. On the left, a man in white ritual cloth with a bare upper body and a tilak mark holds his hand near the statue, appearing to offer a rite. Bowls of red flowers and a brass lamp sit on a pink cloth in front. On the right, a small gold wooden stand holds a framed photograph with a yellow and green garland, labelled as a memorial to a Mata Vibhutananda Puri.2024-07-14A 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 golden statue of a seated sage in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, adorned with white flower garlands, a multi-strand bead necklace and rudraksha, sits on a gold throne before a dark deity murti with crown and garlands. Red and white flower petals heap at the statue's feet. A white-and-gold cloth-wrapped priest with a shaved head sits at left, gesturing with a hand. Gold oil lamps flank the throne, and a framed photo with a green-and-white garland rests on a gold stand at right, beneath a white sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD.2024-07-14Inside 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.2024-07-21A 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.2025-07-21Indoor shrine photograph at KAILASA Hyderabad. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with an orange-and-gold shoulder cloth and a white-and-orange head band, wearing white-and-orange beaded garlands, sits at left holding a brass aarti lamp with a lit flame and a small offering in his other hand, near a brass lamp stand. At right sits a golden seated statue wearing a red-and-gold turban, red robes, layered gold necklaces and a shawl, with its right hand raised in blessing, draped in red and white flower garlands and a heap of rose petals. Behind it stands a dark deity murti with a silver crown and garlands beneath a golden arch with a red and white cloth canopy. A table holds bananas, turmeric, kumkum, oil lamps and brass bowls. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD and partial Hindi text.2025-07-21A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated golden statue dressed in a maroon-red robe, a red turban with a gold ornament, a gold necklace and a long white garland, seated before a dark deity murti adorned with garlands, gold jewellery and a decorated backdrop. A white sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD is placed in front of the statue. On the left, a shirtless priest in white dhoti and a white-and-gold head cloth kneels beside a tray of red flowers and offerings. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small wooden stand with a garlanded picture is on the right. The gold-painted door frame surrounds the scene.2024-07-14Inside 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.2024-07-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest, shirtless with an orange and white head cloth and a sacred thread, reaches forward to place or adjust red flowers on a golden statue seated on a red throne. The statue wears a maroon and gold robe, a white flower garland, gold necklaces and a crown-like headdress. Behind it stands a black deity murti with a gold arch and a green and gold canopy. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine, a small offering table with a framed picture and flower garland sits at right, and a brass oil lamp is on the floor. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no one present is identified.2024-07-14