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A photograph inside a temple hall decorated with gold ornate panels and a blue draped curtain. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange-gold turban and rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp and a brass bell near an ornate deity murti. Behind him, a seated figure in a red-and-gold turban, orange-brown shawl, layered flower garlands and ceremonial gold necklace sits on a red cushioned seat with blue velvet draping, with garlands of red and yellow flowers framing the seat. Smaller deity murtis stand in gilded shrines on the left and right, and a red EXIT sign is visible on the wall. Exactly two physical people are visible.

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KAILASA Toronto On November 25, 2025 +2 copiesA 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 temple-style photo of an aarti with a lit oil lamp on a brass plate held by a man on the left wearing an orange-brown turban, rudraksha mala beads, and white ritual clothing with white ash marks on his arm. Seated on a red-cushioned throne draped with garlands is a person in a red and orange silk garment with a gold necklace and a garland of white flowers, on a blue cloth-covered dais. Behind them are gold-decorated shrines with deity murtis and marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Interior ashram hall with a red exit sign and a camera on a tripod at 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.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 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.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.A 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 photo inside a temple shrine room with white marble floor and gold-framed deity murtis, including a seated Shiva lingam with flower garlands. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange-gold turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold ceremonial chain performs a puja beside a clay lamp with a lit flame, marigold and jasmine flowers, small brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand. A blue-draped altar holds a garlanded deity murti in red and gold. Ceremony and temple setting.A photo inside a gold-decorated temple hall. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border and a rudraksha mala stands holding a brass aarti lamp with a lit flame. Behind her, a large ornamental garland-covered frame holds a deity murti decorated with yellow, red and purple flowers. To the right, a seated figure in a gold-and-red robe and garland sits on a red throne cushion beneath a gold arched backdrop; the figure is a statue or effigy rather than a physical person. Other gold-toned deity figures stand in the background, and a blue velvet-draped altar holds small offerings, a brass bowl and fruit. A yellow sign with partial lettering sits at the right edge.A temple shrine interior with gold-painted arches, gold drapes and golden lion-like carvings. A priest seen from behind, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his back, a white head cloth and a red-and-green striped cloth wrapped on his head, holds a brass lamp aloft during aarti before the deity murti. Garlanded murtis with marigold and flower garlands stand on the altar, including a red-clad deity with a crown and a dark-blue deity figure on a side shrine. A green cloth covers a side table and a red cloth covers a low platform. Rudraksha beads hang around the priest's neck. An exit sign is visible on the wall.A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall with navy velvet draping. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange turban and saffron-yellow dhoti holds a brass lamp toward a decorated altar of white and red flower garlands. Seated on a red-cushioned throne on the right is a smiling figure in a maroon and gold turban, a maroon and gold shawl and a long rudraksha mala with gold necklaces, appearing as a probable Swamiji. Gilded deity murtis stand in niches behind, with a red EXIT sign on the wall. +1 copies