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Interior 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.

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Interior temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a deity murti of Shiva with a crown and trident, flanked by a seated golden figure with a raised hand and a garland, and standing figures in green and grey saris. Shrine is decorated with marigold and red-yellow garlands, colourful striped fabric banners, and brass oil lamps. In front, a black Shivalinga-like sculpture wrapped in an orange cloth with a golden kalasha-type crown and rudraksha beads sits beside a brass shell, brass cups and plates, and a lit oil lamp on an ornate cloth-covered table. A small sign reads KAILA... OHIO U..., and no living people are visible.2025-12-31Interior shrine photograph with a gilded arched niche holding a dark-faced deity murti of a standing figure with a crown and trident-like weapon beside a consort, flanked by a golden seated statue in a maroon and gold dress with rudraksha malas and a raised hand. To the right stands a dark-faced female deity murti in a pink and gold sari with a crown and flower garland. In the foreground a white-draped altar holds brass and silver puja vessels, a small kalasha, oil lamps and a golden lingam-shaped sculpture wrapped in rudraksha beads and white and orange cloth. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and tall brass oil lamps stand on the sides. No people are visible.2024-10-18Interior shrine photograph of a temple altar with gilded arch behind. Central seated golden statue in maroon and gold robes with rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing, is a statue, not a physical person. Flanking deity statues include a dark-faced figure with trident and orange-topped crown and a pink-saried goddess garlanded with multicolour flowers. Before the altar a large golden kalasha with rudraksha beads and a white-and-orange cloth sits on a white draped table. Brass oil lamps, a conch shell, bells, rose petals, a small metal tray with cups and incense smoke are arranged on a white-covered table in front, indicating a puja setup. No physical people are visible.2024-10-21Indoor shrine photo showing a richly decorated altar with a gold arched niche framing a black stone Shiva-Parvati deity murti with a crescent moon and trident, garlanded with white, red and yellow flowers. In front, a seated golden figure in orange-red robes with flower garlands and gold necklaces is shown with raised hand, appearing to be a devotional statue. To the right stands a dark statue of a female deity in a green and gold sari with a decorated headdress. A large lingam covered with rudraksha beads, gold ornaments and a flower garland sits on a white cloth. Brass oil lamps, a bell, a kalasha-style vessel, copper and brass pots, a conch shell, rose petals and small bowls of kumkum and vibhuti are arranged on a brass tray for puja. No living people are visible.2024-11-25Photograph of a temple shrine room with a gilded arch framing a blue backdrop. Seated on a dark stone platform is a golden deity murti in yellow and green dress with a jeweled crown, flanked by black-stone deity murtis, one wearing a crown and yellow sari with garlands. In front, a large Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads and gold sits on a white cloth with an orange shawl and garlands of marigolds. A brass kalasha, bells, conch shell, oil lamps and a tray of flower petals and offerings are arranged on a brown patterned cloth in the foreground, with no people visible.2024-10-10Interior shrine photograph with a golden arched niche holding a group of statues: a dark-faced deity murti with a crown and a gold-and-red garment, flanked by a second dark-faced figure in a gold crown, and a seated golden statue in a brown and gold robe with a garland, its hands in a blessing gesture. Garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers hang across the figures. In front stands a large Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads, topped with a gold kalasha, draped in a white cloth and gold necklace. Small brass oil lamps, a conch shell, a bell, a silver plate of yellow flowers, brass cups and a lit oil lamp sit on a patterned cloth on the floor. A tall orange-clad statue stands at the right. No people are visible.2024-05-08A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a gilded arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati in dark stone and gold with flower garlands. A seated golden figure in a maroon dhoti and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces sits on a dais, hand raised in blessing, possibly a guru murti. In the centre a large golden kalasha stands on a white and orange cloth with a rudraksha mala draped over it. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a kumkum-filled brass offering set, silver plates of flowers, a conch shell, a bell and a brass bowl of rose petals sit on a white cloth in front, and a woman murti in a pink and green sari stands at right. No people are visible.2024-10-15A temple shrine interior with a golden-framed altar. Central is a golden-bodied figure wearing an orange-and-saffron shawl, a red turban, and a long rudraksha-style garland, seated on a dark stone plinth; the figure appears to be a statue of a guru, not a living person. Above and behind are dark-faced deity murtis with a crescent-moon crown and a trident, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower garlands. To the right stands a dark-faced female deity murti in a pink sari with a white and red flower garland. In front, a Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads and a white cloth with a silver-and-gold ornament stands on a stone plinth, garlanded with red, white and yellow flowers. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a bell, brass vessels and a plate of flowers rest on a brown patterned cloth in the foreground, with a small golden meru-shaped object on a blue cushion.2024-06-28Indoor 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.2024-03-12Interior shrine of a temple with a gold arched niche framing a black Shiva lingam-form deity murti with a blue cloth backdrop and a black consort murti beside it. In front, a golden seated figure in a pink silk sari with rich gold jewellery and garlands sits on a golden platform, one hand raised in blessing. A large black murti in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a platform garlanded with white and multicoloured flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a decorative woven banner in red, green and yellow. On the right, a black deity figure in a pink sari and gold necklaces stands. A brass puja tray with a conch shell, cups, small bowls, flowers and a lit oil lamp sits on a patterned cloth in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2024-06-11Photograph of a temple shrine room with a gilded arched niche holding a golden Shiva-Parvati murti adorned with garlands of marigold and white flowers. In front, a golden pillar-shaped figure and a large dark lingam dressed with a white and gold cloth, rudraksha beads and floral garlands sit on a dark stone platform. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a bell, brass vessels and a tray of rose petals and offerings lie on a patterned cloth in the foreground. A standing female statue in a green and yellow sari stands to the right beside a red curtain. No living people are visible.2024-11-25Interior shrine photograph showing a gilded arched niche holding a group of statues: a dark-skinned deity murti with trident and crescent crown, a golden seated figure in orange sash and rudraksha-style necklaces wearing a crimson turban, and a dark deity with a tall crown beside them, all draped in red, yellow, white and green marigold garlands. To the right stands a dark female deity murti in a red sari with white flower garland. In front, a central Shiva lingam covered with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a white cloth, flanked by a small golden figure with a garland and a golden shrine model on blue and teal cushions. A brass table with a conch shell, brass cups, plates and an oil lamp holds puja offerings. Brass oil lamps and a silver bell complete the scene; no living people are visible.2024-06-27