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A 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.

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A 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.2024-07-14Photograph 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 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.2024-07-14Inside 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.2024-07-14Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest seen from behind, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head cloth, his hands folded in prayer toward the altar. Before him sits a golden statue of a seated figure in a green sari with a maroon turban and garlands of pink and white flowers, hand raised in blessing, with a small oil lamp burning at its base. Behind it stands a dark deity murti adorned with silver jewellery and garlands within an ornate gold arch, with brass oil lamps on either side. A white placard reading KAILASA HYDERABAD stands beside the statue.2024-01-07Inside 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 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.2024-07-09A 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.2024-07-14A 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.2024-07-09Photograph of a golden shrine room with a golden arched throne backdrop holding a dark-faced deity murti adorned with white and pink garlands, silver jewellery and a crown. In front, a golden sage statue in red robes and red turban with a raised hand sits on a pink cushion, garlanded with marigolds and pink flowers. A priest in a white dhoti and bare chest with sacred markings and a rudraksha-style mala kneels at left beside brass lamps, kalasha-like vessels and flower offerings. Framed portraits of saints are mounted on the walls, and a sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. Hanging brass lamps are overhead.2024-07-21A 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.2024-07-09A photograph inside a gold-trimmed temple shrine. A seated golden statue, dressed in red and pink silk with a red turban, a multi-strand garland and necklaces, is a murti, not a living person, with its palm raised in blessing. Before it a shirtless priest in white dhoti and white head cloth sits cross-legged, offering flowers from a brass plate. Brass oil lamps stand on tall stands, a copper plate holds bananas, a small lamp is lit, and red flowers fill a tray. Behind is a gold arch framing dark deity murtis draped in white cloth and flower garlands. A white sign reads KAILASA HYDERABAD.2024-07-09