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A photograph of an indoor Hindu temple shrine decorated with golden architectural elements, marigold and rose garlands, and a blue draped platform. Centre right, a seated person in a red and orange garment with a red turban and multiple beaded necklaces sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a golden arch, flanked by garlands and a microphone. A large deity murti with a red and white garland stands on a pedestal in the centre, and several smaller painted or carved deity figures stand in alcoves to the right, including figures holding staffs. A signboard reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA is partly visible at left, and an exit sign hangs on the wall above.

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Photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall showing a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne draped in a blue velvet cloth, wearing a red and gold sari-style garment, a white-and-red flower garland, layered beaded necklaces and a tilak on the forehead. Two large ornate murti figures stand in front, heavily adorned with yellow, orange, red and green marigold garlands. To the left, a black pedestal holds a Shiva lingam wrapped in orange marigold garlands, and a smaller gold figure stands nearby. Above, golden statues of deities decorate the wall. A tray of fruit including bananas, apples and pomegranates, brass bowls, a lamp and a tumbler sits on a red polka-dot cloth in the lower right foreground. a person appears in the ceremonial figure described.A photograph inside a temple-style hall with gold-painted carved panels. In the left foreground a bare-chested priest with a striped headpiece and beaded necklaces holds a flaming lamp toward a decorated altar with garlanded deity murti. Center stage, a pair of deity murti figures stand in front of a red and white flower-garland arch. On the right, a seated figure in a red head wrap, red garment, and multiple white and green garlands sits on a red-cushioned seat behind a blue-draped altar edged with yellow marigold garlands and a plate of oranges. Additional garlanded deity figures are visible in the background, and an exit sign hangs on the wall. +2 copiesA photo inside a temple-style shrine room with gold-framed altars and deity figures. On the left, a shaved-headed, bare-chested priest in white dhoti and an orange turban stands with palms joined in anjali. Center right, a woman in a red sari with gold jewelry and a garland of white and yellow flowers sits on a red cushioned seat, her forehead marked with a tilak, while a bare-chested figure in orange and gold garments stands nearby. Two large flower-covered deity murtis draped in yellow, red and purple garlands sit on a blue draped table. Behind them are painted statues of deities, a gold-framed niche, and an exit sign on the wall.A photograph inside a gilded temple hall at KAILASA Toronto, Canada. A central figure sits on a velvet-cushioned seat behind a navy velvet-draped altar, wearing a white and gold head covering, a white garment, and layered garlands in orange, yellow and red, with rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace. Behind him a golden ornate arch and carved gilded panels frame the space. On the left, a decorated palanquin-like structure carries two deity murtis adorned with pink and white flower garlands. On the right stand black and gold-clad murtis, one holding a staff, on a red-curtained shrine. A gold placard reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA stands in front of the altar, with a tripod beside it. The figure appears to be seated with hands resting before him.A temple shrine interior with gold-painted carved walls and a blue draped altar. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron turban and white sacred markings, wearing rudraksha beads, stands at the left extending an object toward a flower-decorated deity murti. Seated centrally on a crimson-cushioned throne is a figure in an orange turban and saffron garments, draped with white and orange flower garlands and a red garland, with a rudraksha mala. Nearby are more garlanded deity murtis, a red-and-gold decorated niche with figures, and a gold sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA at right. Oil lamps and flower garlands are arranged on the altar.Inside a temple hall with gold-painted carved pillars and a golden canopy, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and orange turban stands with palms joined in prayer before a decorated altar. The altar holds a deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, with fruit offerings and brass lamps below. To the right, a seated figure in a red and gold sari and orange head covering rests on a red-cushioned gold throne, with flower garlands around the neck. Gilded deity figures stand in a niche at right, and a kalasha-style brass vessel sits on the ledge near the lower left. Ceiling lights and an EXIT sign are visible.A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with gold carved lions and garlands. A woman in a gold brocade sari with her hair in a bun stands at left holding a small brass lamp or aarti plate and photographing the scene with a phone. At right, a figure in a maroon and gold turban, a red and gold garland and a heavy gold necklace sits on a red cushioned seat draped in white and red flower garlands, on a blue cloth covered table with yellow marigold chains. Tables in front hold brass vessels, oranges, bananas and a purple cloth. Behind is a large silver and gold canopy. At right, a deity murti in blue and red with a crown is shown, and a red EXIT sign is visible on the wall. A banner at left reads KAILASA TORONTO.A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall. On the right, a seated man in a red turban with a white and red tilak mark, wearing a red-orange robe, gold necklaces and a green and white garland, sits on a gold throne draped with marigold and red flower garlands. In the centre, two deity murtis with crowns, dressed in pink and red silk with gold borders, are decorated with dense red, white and pink flower garlands on a silver palanquin-style vahana. A brass lamp and a sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA stand at left, with golden carved columns behind.A photograph inside a temple hall decorated with gold-framed shrines. In the centre, a seated figure wearing a saffron-and-maroon wrap, a red and white floral garland, and a rudraksha-style mala sits on a maroon cushioned seat in front of a gold arch. To the left, a priest in an orange turban and white sacred markings on his forehead waves a white fan over a shrine of deity murtis draped in dark purple and red flower garlands. On the right, statues of deities stand on a blue-draped platform beside a small floral arrangement. A yellow sign with partial lettering sits at the lower right.A photograph inside a temple hall decorated with gold-toned carved figures and a blue cloth-draped altar. A bare-chested priest with a gold turban and white markings on his body stands at left, holding a large fan toward a seated figure on an ornate throne. The seated figure wears a red and gold robe, multiple white and red flower garlands, and a crown-like headpiece, and sits in front of a red and gold backdrop. Garlanded deity murtis, flower-covered shrines and an oil lamp are arranged on the altar. A yellow sign at lower right reads KAILA... TORONTO.A seated figure in white and gold dhoti-style clothing sits on a maroon velvet cushioned seat within a temple shrine decorated with gold-toned panels. He wears a white turban-like headpiece with flower garlands, multiple rudraksha malas, and a gold necklace with pendant, with a gold-bordered white shawl draped over his shoulders. To his left, two large deity murtis are dressed in pink and white floral garlands and heavily embellished silver-and-gold robes. Behind him, a small deity figure and seated figures appear on a red and gold throne. Stone and metal figures with marigold and rose garlands stand on a navy draped platform, and a red EXIT sign and track lighting are visible at the top. Attribution: the figure's pose, ornaments and cues fit the a person identity from the event page, so he is described as a seated person of that appearance.A photograph of a temple shrine interior with gold-leaf carved decor and blue drapes. In the centre, a seated figure in saffron and gold clothing with a red and white garland and a golden necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red backrest, flanked by flower garlands. In the foreground, a shirtless priest with a saffron turban and gold armband stands with his back to the camera, holding a ritual fan or flywhisk and performing worship. To the left, a deity murti is decorated with garlands, and to the right, several small deity figures stand on a draped platform. A banner reading KAILASA TORO is visible at the lower right, and an exit sign is on the wall.