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Photograph 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.

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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.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.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.2024-09-18Interior 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 of a temple shrine with gold-finished pillars and red velvet drapes. Centre stands a deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, adorned with flower garlands, seated before a golden arched niche. In front, a black Nandi bull statue with a red and orange garland sits on a black-tiled platform with a shivalinga-style form nearby. Brass items include a kalasha pot, a bell, a lamp and a plate, arranged on the floor. A small white sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. No people are visible.2024-10-18Interior 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.February 08 20242024-02-08Interior 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.Photograph 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.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.2024-08-30A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded lion-faced pillars and a dark blue velvet drape at left. At the centre sits a seated figure in a red and pink garment with a red-and-gold crown, wearing a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with flower garlands draped over the shoulders and a gold-rimmed brass vessel in front. Behind is a deity murti in green and gold, its arms raised, set in a golden arch with yellow curtains on either side. In front, a lingam with a white tripundra and marigold garlands is set on a gold base. At lower left, a hand holds a lit oil lamp with a bright flame, and smoke drifts across the frame. A small sign with partly visible letters stands at right.Interior temple shrine at KAILASA Toronto, Canada, with gold lion-pillar sculptures flanking a gilded arch. Behind the altar a golden statue of a seated figure in a red turban and red garland, with a small figure beside him, stands beneath a blue drape, and a sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. In front, a dark Shivalinga draped in flower garlands and a brown cloth, with vibhuti marks, sits on a black pedestal. A large dark nandi-form sculpture in the foreground wears pink and red flower garlands and a blue cloth. A brass oil lamp is held by a hand at the left edge, with brass puja plates and vessels on the floor. No living people are clearly visible apart from the lamp-holder's hand.2024-11-06