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A temple shrine photographed head-on with gold-painted carved pillars and golden lion-like guardian figures flanking it. Above a shiny black plinth, a seated figure in an orange-and-maroon turban and red silk garment, with a garland of white and red flowers, raises one hand in blessing; a deity murti of Shiva with a crescent and a second figure appear behind on a red backdrop. In front stands a large shiva-linga or shrine object with a brown silk cloth, a golden kalasha-like crown, layered marigold garlands and rudraksha malas, flanked by two small standing deity figures and magenta chrysanthemum bushes. Blue string lights run along the shrine.

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Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a seated statue wearing an orange-and-maroon turban and maroon-orange robe with a large ornate gold-and-pink necklace, one hand raised in blessing, seated before a multi-armed deity murti behind it. In front, a black Shivalinga is dressed with a green silk cloth, an orange-and-white draped cloth, a fresh garland of white jasmine and orange marigolds, and a rudraksha-style bead garland. Golden lion-like pillars flank the shrine, and orange drapes frame the alcove. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2024-02-29A decorated shrine with a golden statue seated on a red throne in front of a gilded arch, wearing a red turban, layered jewelled garlands and rudraksha malas, with its right hand raised in blessing. The statue is a sculpted figure, not a living person. In front stands a black lingam draped in yellow marigold garlands, with a silver and red-stone Shiva emblem, rudraksha strands hanging down and a green silk cloth beneath it. Potted magenta chrysanthemums flank the shrine, a brass pot sits to the right, and fairy lights line the background. No living people are visible.A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with gold-finished arch and pillars and red drapes. Behind the altar, a golden statue with a pink and gold turban and multi-coloured garlands sits on a pink lotus. Two standing golden figures stand behind it, one holding a hand in blessing, with pink and orange flower garlands. In front, a black stone deity murti is dressed in a yellow and red flower garland, rudraksha mala and a silver and red-gemmed ornament, with a gold-striped turban. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2025-08-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a black Shivalinga on a dark brown pedestal draped with a cloth bearing a printed deity image. The linga is adorned with marigold and yellow garlands, a white-and-red tripundra marking, a rudraksha mala, and a pot-shaped crown. Flanking the linga are two small gilded standing figures, one in red and one in pink-red sari dress. Behind stands a large gilded statue of a deity with multiple arms and a blue turban, beside a smaller figure in green and gold. A teal brocade cloth, a pink silk bundle, blue draping and hanging garlands frame the scene. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large golden figure of a deity seated on a raised throne-like platform, wearing an orange and red garment, a white and red floral garland, pearl necklaces, and an orange-and-gold crown. Behind it a golden multi-armed deity murti stands with a green-clad companion figure. In front, a black stone linga is adorned with a white cloth, a silver-and-red face ornament, rudraksha beads and yellow-and-white flower garlands, set on a dark draped base. Smaller golden figurines stand at the left and right sides, a brass kalasha sits to the right, and a small oil lamp burns at the lower left among scattered petals.2026-01-08Interior temple shrine photographed with no people present. A large golden statue of a seated figure in a red and gold turban and orange-red garment, holding a long staff, is framed by an ornate gold arch and red curtains. Garlands of marigolds, white flowers and blue blooms drape the arch and a black Shivalinga with a white three-striped tripundra and red bindu, decorated with a marigold garland and rudraksha mala. Smaller golden figures of a male and female deity flank the shrine, a purple silk-draped offering stands before the linga, and brass oil lamps, a plate of flower garlands, banana, rice and sweets sit on the black marble floor in front.A temple shrine with a large seated statue of a guru figure dressed in green and red garlands, positioned above a black Shiva lingam draped in green cloth and marigold and white flower garlands with a rudraksha-style mala, set on a dark tiled platform. Behind is a golden arch with orange and purple drapes, a deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, and gold-carved pillars with lion-like guardian figures at the sides. Smaller statues in green and red garments stand at the bottom edge. No living people are visible.2024-02-26Photograph of a temple shrine interior with gilded lion-like guardian figures flanking a dark stone linga draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red roses and a rudraksha-bead mala. Behind it sits a seated golden statue in red and gold robes with a red turban and a garland of pink and white flowers, holding a mala in one hand, in front of a painted backdrop of multi-armed deity figures. Small figures in pink and red stand at the base of the linga, and in the foreground a lit oil lamp, a copper vessel, a brass plate and a flame sit on a black tiled floor. Gold drapes and blue cloth frame the scene. No people are visible.February 08 20242024-02-08A temple sanctum photograph of a shrine at KAILASA Toronto. A large golden statue of a seated figure wearing an orange-red turban and red-and-gold garments sits in an ornate gold arch with blue drapes, flanked by garlands and a second deity figure with a crown. In front, a black Shivalinga is adorned with rudraksha malas, orange and white flower garlands, and a white-and-red tripundra mark, set on a brown cloth with yellow borders. Small brass deity figures stand on either side, with an orange cloth, brass plates, oil lamps and a silver Nandi statue with flowers in the foreground. A sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. Gold lion-pillar carvings frame the scene.2024-11-06Interior temple shrine photographed with no visible people. A black Shiva linga sits on a raised platform draped in a maroon cloth with gold border, garlanded with orange and white flower strands and rudraksha beads. Flanking it are small brass or metal statues: a standing figure in a dhoti with a garland and a female figure in an orange and yellow sari. A purple and gold skirted deity murti sits in front. Behind stands a large golden deity figure with a crown, holding a staff, adorned with white and red flower garlands. Gold lion-like carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. In the foreground on the marble ledge are brass plates and steel bowls with rice, fried offerings, orange and yellow food items, a conch shell, copper tumblers and a plate of marigold garlands with turmeric, consistent with a puja offering.February 08 20242024-02-08