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Interior 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.

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Interior 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.Interior shrine photograph showing a black Shiva linga draped with orange, red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, set before a gilded deity murti in a crown and red-and-gold attire with a trident. A purple and gold silk cloth lies beneath the linga, with two small figurines of a male and female devotee flanking it on the black marble platform. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, a plate of flower garlands, bananas, a mango, rice, curry bowls and copper cups of drink sit in front. Golden lion pillars and red drapes frame the shrine. No living people are visible.Interior shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with gold-painted ornate sculptural pillars and red drapes. At the centre, a large gold-coloured deity murti of a standing figure with a red turban and gold garlands is seated on a throne-like altar, holding a staff. In front, a black Linga with white and orange-red face-like markings sits on a pedestal draped in a maroon cloth, adorned with orange and white flower garlands and rudraksha strands. Small brass and gold figures of a standing man and a woman in orange sari flank the altar on a black tiled platform. A marble-topped table in the foreground holds brass plates, lamps, a small copper vessel, bowls of rice, sweets and food, a mango and bananas, arranged for worship. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. At centre stands a dark Shivalinga draped in layers of white, orange and red flower garlands, with a brown cloth wrap bearing a painted figure and a silver-and-red trident-like ornament on top. Behind it, a golden seated deity murti holds a long staff and wears a red turban and gold jewellery, flanked by gold lion-like pillars and red curtains. On the black marble floor stand two small brass figurines, a man in red and a woman in a yellow-orange sari, and a purple cloth with a golden band. In the foreground are brass plates holding pink petals, a bowl of yellow food, a lit oil lamp, and a flower-wreathed plate with footwear-shaped offerings.2024-09-18A temple shrine photograph showing a black stone linga-style deity murti, dressed with a silver face ornament, rudraksha-style necklaces and large garlands of red-orange and white flowers. A brown and gold cloth drape with a temple motif covers its base. Two small metal statues stand on the marble floor, one in dark red with a rudraksha mala and one in a yellow saree with a gold crown, flanking a purple silk cushion with gold trim. In front, brass trays hold flower petals, a flower garland, a steel bowl of yellow food offering, a brass lamp with a lit flame, incense sticks and copper cups. Gold lion-like sculptures and a red cloth hang on the sides. No people are visible.2024-11-09A decorated temple shrine with a black Shiva linga draped in orange and white flower garlands and a silver face-band, set on a dark tiled floor beside gold-leaf pillars. A brown cloth with a printed deity image covers the base. In front stand small golden statues of a male and female deity, and a purple and gold silk cloth lies on a low stool. A brass tray holds orange and white marigold garlands, a pair of gold sandal-shaped footprints, and a steel bowl of rice with a small bowl of curry, alongside a brass oil lamp, consistent with a daily puja offering. No people are visible.Interior shrine in a temple hall with gold-carved columns and red drapes. A central statue wearing a yellow turban, garlands and gold necklaces sits within a golden arched niche, with a black stone Nandi bull in the foreground. Before the central figure stand a black marble pedestal holding a Shiva linga draped in garlands and a rudraksha mala, with a brass bell, oil lamps, brass plates of flowers and offerings, and a small green cloth. A white sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. No living people are visible.2024-08-30Photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-carved walls, red curtains and black-and-white marble floors. Centre rear, a deity murti stands in a gold arch decorated with white and red flower garlands. Foreground, a black stone Nandi with a yellow and green shawl and flower garland faces a black Shivalinga adorned with a gold necklace and marigold garlands. Brass puja plates, lamps and small vessels sit on the white platform. No physical people are visible.A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a dark black Shiva linga at centre, draped in orange-marigold and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-bead mala, set on a black-and-white tiled floor. Behind it stands a large gilded murti of a seated deity holding a trident and a drum-like object, with a red turban and red-and-gold garments, flanked by a smaller figure. Red velvet curtains frame the shrine and golden makara-style carved pillars rise on either side. In the foreground are a black stone Nandi bull decorated with flowers, brass dishes of offerings, a marigold garland and a small plate of white flower petals. A banner at right reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. No people are visible.Indoor temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a dark stone deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon and trident, beside a consort figure in a red and blue sari, all garlanded in white and multicolour flowers. In front, a gold-seated figure in saffron-orange robes and gold necklaces raises one hand in blessing, and a black statue in a green and gold sari stands at right. A large golden Shivalinga wrapped in rudraksha beads and a gold necklace sits on a white cloth with a gold border. Brass oil lamps, a conch, a bell, and brass plates of kumkum, rose petals and offerings are arranged on a patterned cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.2024-11-20Indoor temple shrine photographed from a low angle. Behind a golden arch with a blue backdrop stands a dark-faced Shiva-Parvati image with white and yellow garlands, next to a seated golden-skinned deity figure in magenta robes and gold jewellery, hand raised in blessing. At right stands a dark-skinned female deity murti in a green and red sari with gold jewellery. In the centre is a large black stone linga-form murti wrapped in a white and gold cloth, draped with multicolour flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a gold crown-shaped top. In front are brass oil lamps, a conch shell on a tray, rose petals, brass cups and a kalasha-style pot on a patterned cloth, along with a small wooden standing figure with a garland and a brass bell. No people are visible.2024-03-12Inside a temple shrine with black marble floor and purple drapes, a black Shiva lingam with a white horizontal tripundra mark sits draped in an orange-and-gold cloth and garlanded with white and orange flowers and rudraksha beads. Behind it, a golden-framed altar holds a painted deity murti with a red turban and a flower-garlanded figure beside a goddess in yellow and green sari. In the foreground, a black Nandi bull statue wears a red and gold brocade cloth and white and pink garlands. Brass lamps, a silver bowl, a kalasha pot and small offering plates are arranged on the white altar ledge. No people are visible.2024-09-07