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Inside a shrine with a gilded arched frame and red velvet backdrop, a standing young figure with shoulder-length dark hair, a bare upper body with white markings and rudraksha beads, and an orange dhoti with gold border holds a brass tray or vessel toward the altar. Behind is a dark-faced deity murti adorned with silver jewellery and garlands. In front sits a golden statue of a seated figure wearing a red turban, red-and-gold robes, gold necklaces and white and pink flower garlands, with a raised hand in blessing. Tall brass lamp stands flank the altar, and offerings of flowers and food sit on a tray in the foreground.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A bare-chested young boy in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with white sacred ash marks on his shoulders, stands at left holding up a small lamp or offering vessel toward the shrine. In the centre sits a golden-hued seated figure with a smiling face, wearing a maroon and gold turban, a green and maroon silk garment, layered coin and bead necklaces and a white jasmine garland, with a raised hand in blessing gesture. Behind is a black-stone deity murti of a figure with a crown and elaborate necklaces, set in an ornate gold arch with a red curtain. Golden oil lamps stand on both sides, and a pink-and-white flower offering with jewellery sits on the floor in front.2024-06-29A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden seated murti of a woman in a red turban and green silk sari with gold-coloured ornaments, her right hand raised in abhaya gesture. White jasmine garlands and pink flowers adorn the figure and the flower heap at its feet. Behind her, a dark-faced deity murti with a crown and layered silver necklaces sits within a gilded arch. Gold oil lamps (deepas) stand on tall brass stands on either side. On the left edge, a young priest in orange cloth with white vibhuti marks holds a lit oil lamp on a tray during aarti. Red curtains frame the background.2024-04-07A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with a bare back, marked with white tilak on the shoulder, lights an oil lamp with a flame before a shrine. Behind him stands an ornate gilded arch framing a black stone deity murti decorated with silver jewellery and a red-and-yellow cloth. In the foreground sits a golden statue of a seated teacher figure wearing a red-maroon turban and rose-pink silk garment with layered gold coin necklaces, its right hand raised in blessing. Brass lamp stands with oil lamps flank the shrine, and red cloth hangs in the background. A timestamp reads Jun 28, 2024 11:47:13 AM.2024-06-28A golden seated statue of a figure in a maroon turban and pink patterned silk garment, adorned with white jasmine garlands, gold necklaces and a hand raised in blessing, sits before a dark deity murti with silver ornaments and a crown. A shirtless attendant in an orange dhoti stands at left, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps and a pink flower offering are arranged in front, with a gold arched backdrop and red curtain behind.2024-06-27A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gold-coloured seated statue of a figure wearing a maroon and gold turban, green and maroon silk sari, and white and pink flower garlands, with its right hand raised in blessing. Behind it stands a dark stone deity murti adorned with silver jewellery, a crown and garlands, framed by an ornate gold arch. A standing man at left, bare-chested with a saffron-orange dhoti and white sacred markings on his body, raises his hand near the statue. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and pink flowers lie in front of the figure.2024-03-07A young boy in a rust-orange cloth stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray with a lit oil lamp and a small brass vessel while offering arati before a seated statue. The seated figure is a golden-bodied murti wearing a maroon head wrap, layered silver and jewelled necklaces and bangles, seated on an ornate gold throne with arched carved backrest. Behind it a larger gold deity murti holds a trident-like staff and sits beneath a golden canopy, flanked by gold pillars with carved relief. The setting is an indoor shrine room with a staircase and shelves at the edges.2024-10-27Photo inside a shrine with a red curtain backdrop. A young boy in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks lights an oil lamp held on a brass stand. Behind them, a black stone deity murti with a silver crown and jewelled necklaces stands within an ornate gold arch, garlanded with white flowers. In the foreground, a golden statue seated on a throne wears a maroon turban, a maroon and gold patterned garment, layered gold coin necklaces and white jasmine garlands with pink flowers. A white sign reads KAILAS... HYDERAB... beside the figure. A timestamp reads Jul 10, 2024 4:26:08 AM at the bottom right.2024-09-07A photograph inside a temple hall of a young boy in a red-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, standing in front of a golden ornate throne with a gilded deity murti seated on top and a second golden figure seated below. The seated golden figure wears a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, layered pearl and bead necklaces, a bangle set and a maroon garment. In front of it, the boy holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, a small brass cup and a bell-shaped vessel, appearing to offer it. Gilded carved pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people, so the only physical person is the boy. a person is not visibly present as a living person; the golden figures are statues.2024-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a young priest with a shaved-looking back and orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a large dark stone murti of a seated deity draped in red and gold cloth. The murti wears a red and gold crown or turban, a gold necklace with pendants, and rudraksha-style beads, and is framed by a gold arch. Tall ornate brass lamp stands with multiple wicks flank the shrine, along with red, yellow and white cloth-covered parasols or canopies decorated with birds and flowers. White ash markings are visible on the priest's upper arm. The timestamp 23/12/2024 09:07 appears in the lower right corner.2024-12-23A photograph inside a temple shrine of a child renunciate in an orange cloth with a red rudraksha mala, back turned to the camera, holding a brass plate with a lit oil lamp and offerings of food. He faces a gilded golden statue seated on an ornate golden throne with a curved arched backrest, dressed in a maroon turban and jewelled garments with a pink garland. Behind it rises a larger golden statue under a golden hooded canopy, wearing a maroon turban and multi-coloured embroidered garment. Gold carved pillars frame the scene. The statues are sculptures, not people.2024-09-11A temple photograph showing a shaved-headed attendant in an orange cloth and a rudraksha mala standing at left, holding an aarti lamp with a flame toward an ornately decorated deity murti. The seated murti wears a purple turban, a jewelled blue-and-silver necklace, white jasmine garlands and red and pink flowers, with hands folded. Behind it stands a taller dark-skinned deity murti with a crown and white garlands, flanked by a golden arch and decorated green-and-gold panels. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and hang from the golden ceiling. A white sign on the right reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. A timestamp in the lower right reads 06-Nov-2024 5:21:58 am.2024-06-11Inside a shrine room with gold-framed niches and beige walls, a standing ascetic in an orange-red turban and orange cloth holds a small flame near the head of a golden seated statue. The statue wears a maroon garment, layered beaded necklaces and a flower garland, and sits on a blue cushion with a gold lion-armrest throne. Behind it stands a golden deity murti wearing a tall crown and garlands, flanked by gold thrones. At right a smaller orange-robed figure is seated beside a brass oil lamp, and a sign reads KAILASA KASHI BHARATH. Petals are scattered on the floor. Timestamp reads 29-Dec-2025 7:08:48 am.2025-12-29