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Interior shrine photo of a temple-style altar with gold-painted arches and carved pillars against blue cloud-patterned backdrops. A large central statue seated on a throne wears a purple and blue garment and garlands, with a crown-like headdress. Below, a black Shiva lingam is draped with rudraksha-style beads and marigold garlands and set on a dark pedestal. Nearby, a smaller figure in green and red robes stands at the right, and a child-sized figure lies on an orange draped platform at left with red garlands. A wooden pole draped in maroon cloth and decorated with green leaves stands in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

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Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a gold-finished deity murti of a multi-armed form wearing a crown, garlands and a blue-and-gold cloth, seated on a raised pedestal before a gold arch with a blue backdrop. Ornate gold carved figures flank the sanctum, and a dark-skinned deity murti with gold ornaments and garlands stands at left. In front, a stone platform holds a kalasha-like vessel draped with red and white garlands and a white sacred cloth. Brass oil lamps, a tray of fruit including pineapple and bananas, and flower offerings sit at the base. No 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.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.A photograph of a temple shrine with gold-painted carved pillars framed by purple draped cloth and a blue backdrop. A sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA hangs on the right. At the centre sits a statue of a seated figure in a red and gold turban and ornate gold jewellery, garlanded with orange and white flower strands, with rudraksha beads draped over a brown and gold cloth, before a Shiva lingam-like form and a deity murti behind. A black stone Nandi bull sits at the lower right beside brass puja trays, oil lamps, a kalasha and marigold garlands. No living people are visible, so the figures shown are statues and murtis.2024-05-07A photograph of a temple sanctum with gold-finished arches and makara-style pillars framing purple velvet drapes. At the centre sits a seated deity murti of Shiva form, its face covered by a red-and-white painted cloth mask, draped with white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala. In front is a black stone Shiva linga on a white marble base, decorated with pink and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass vessel sit on a round table at the lower left, and a black-and-gold deity murti stands at the left wall. A sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA is visible on the right. No people are present.2024-06-17Photo of a temple shrine interior at KAILASA Toronto. A golden canopy with blue velvet drapes frames a central deity murti seated on a dark pedestal, with a black stone idol wearing a striped head covering and garlands of red and white flowers and rudraksha-like beads. Behind, a figure in blue and green garments with a parasol-like crown holds a staff, flanked by golden lion-pillar sculptures. A golden Nandi-style bull statue sits in the lower right beside brass plates, a bell and lamps. A sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. No living people are visible.2026-01-11Indoor 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.2024-11-20Interior shrine photograph showing a temple altar with a gilded arched niche holding a black stone deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A golden Shiva lingam with a kalasha-shaped top and rudraksha beads sits centrally on an orange cloth, surrounded by brass lamps, a conch shell, a brass puja tray with kumkum, vibhuti bowls and red rose petals. Additional deity murtis in colourful saris and dhotis stand on the right, and a small hanging sign reads partially KAILASA OHIO USA. No people are visible.2025-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine room with a gold arched niche framing a blue backdrop, where a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati stands adorned with garlands and a trident. In front, a seated statue wearing a magenta and gold sari with a raised hand and a crown-like headdress sits on a silver throne, a figure resembling a devotional or guru statue rather than a living person. To the right stands a dark-skinned statue in a green and gold sari with a jewelled crown. A large golden kalasha on a rudraksha-draped pedestal with a white dhoti-style cloth and garlands sits as the central ritual object. Brass lamps, a conch shell, brass bowls, rose petals and a puja tray with kumkum and vibhuti lie on a patterned cloth in the foreground. Tall brass lamp stands and colourful woven banners flank the shrine. No living people are visible.2024-11-29Photograph 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 a temple shrine room with gold-finished walls and arches framing deity murti. Red drapes hang behind the central shrine, where a gold-decorated deity figure is adorned with garlands, and yellow marigold garlands sit at the base. A black linga is dressed with rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland on a black pedestal, with an orange cloth draped over the foreground. A small tripod-mounted screen shows a video feed on the left. A sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA stands beside the altar. No people are visible.2024-09-09Interior 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.