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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a central deity murti. The murti is garlanded with marigolds and purple and green flowers and wears a crown, seated before a gilded arch with two smaller figures behind. A brass plate sign reads KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA. Brass oil lamps, a silver tray with bowls and rice dishes on banana leaves, a silver plate and a pink cloth sit before the altar on blue and red fabric. The priest performs a lamp offering, consistent with a puja.

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A shirtless priest in a white dhoti and white headwrap stands at left, facing a decorated shrine. At centre sits a silver-toned deity murti adorned with orange, yellow and white marigold garlands and a green garland, with a crown-shaped headdress. Behind it, two figures in purple and teal robes flank a golden arch. A brass oil lamp, brass plates with bananas and offerings, and a brass kalasha-style vessel rest on blue cloth in front. A gold sign below the murti reads KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA. The leopard-print backdrop and red floral garlands frame the shrine.2025-12-30Photograph inside a temple shrine. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and white head cloth stands at left, raising an arm toward an elaborate gilded arch framed with red fabric and string lights. Beneath the arch sits a silver-decorated deity murti wrapped in orange and yellow marigold garlands and purple flower strands, with two smaller seated figures behind it, one in purple and one in teal. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, and brass plates hold offerings, including rice on banana leaves and a silver tray with small cups. A yellow placard reads KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA. The scene suggests an evening puja. No other people are visible.2025-12-30Inside a temple shrine, a priest in white dhoti and white turban stands at left holding a lit oil lamp, with a beaded necklace visible. The shrine is decorated with marigold and red flower garlands and a gold arch behind. A seated silver-and-gold deity murti with a crown is garlanded with orange, yellow and purple flower strands, with two figures in purple and teal behind it. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, brass plates with cooked rice and banana leaves, bowls, and a red cloth sit in front. A gold plaque on the shrine reads KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA. Leopard-print backdrop panels frame the altar.2025-12-30A temple priest with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala, stands with his back to the camera and extends his arm toward a shrine. On the shrine, a seated figure in a magenta turban and pink-and-purple robe with a white flower garland is shown, surrounded by flower garlands and marigolds. Brass ritual items sit on a maroon cloth at right, including a kalasha-like vessel, a bell, a lamp and a feather fan. At left, a black stone Shivalinga is draped in blue and white cloth with a flower garland. Behind the shrine are gold-painted deity figures and a sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. This is a temple ritual scene with a single visible priest.A photograph inside a golden temple shrine room with red curtains and ornate gilded arches. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, his right arm raised, holding an object towards the shrines. Before him a black Nandi bull statue wears a blue cloth and garland, with a linga draped in white and orange flower garlands. Behind, a deity murti in pink and gold garments holds a staff, and a black stone deity is decorated with garlands. Trays of pineapple, grapes, oranges, pomegranate, flowers and brass lamps sit on the platform. A sign at right reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA.2024-03-10 +1 copiesInterior temple photograph at KAILASA Toronto: a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold-trimmed shawl and a gold crown-like headpiece stands at left, holding a lit incense or ritual item toward a decorated altar. At right, a figure in a magenta and gold garment with a magenta turban sits on a gold throne draped with flower garlands, with a second garland-adorned figure beside it. Brass puja implements, a fan-like feather whisk, and a kalasha-style vessel sit on a dark red and navy draped table in front. Gold-framed shrines hold deity murti at the sides and a small placard reads KAILASA TORONTO.A priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban stands before a temple shrine, holding a small brass vessel and pouring or offering from it. Ash marks are on his bare chest and arms, and he wears a beaded mala around his neck. Three murti statues stand on a blue cloth: a bronze-colored figure on the left in a crown and garland, a central deity murti in a crown and white garland, and a figure on the right in a crown. Marigold, pink and mixed flower garlands hang around them. A brass kalasha, a brass lamp, and bowls of pink petals sit on a side table. A white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Gold-patterned shrine panels frame the scene.2024-11-09A temple shrine interior with purple drapes and gold carved pillars. A priest with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti with an orange border, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. In the centre, a black Shiva lingam is decorated with orange and white flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a vibhuti-marked face, resting before an arched gold frame. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a crown and a yellow-green garment, and a bright blue cloth hangs above. Small brass oil lamps, a kalasha vessel and a silver lamp sit on the altar, along with a yellow silk cloth and a small figure of a deity on the lower platform. Signage reading KAILASA TORONTO appears on a dark pillar at right, and a partial black stone sculpture is visible in the foreground.2024-06-18A shrine room with yellow walls decorated with marigold and leaf garlands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, facing a central altar of deity murtis with crowns, blue and gold garments and jewelled necklaces. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels, offering plates and fruit sit on red and maroon cloths on the floor and side altars. Framed photographs hang on the right wall. A wall poster above the shrine reads Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashiva Murthy with a QR code. No other people are visible.2024-11-21A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at left, arm extended, waving a lit lamp before a shrine. Two deity murtis stand on a raised altar draped in orange cloth, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers and multicolored garlands; the taller figure on the right wears a black crown and gold ornaments, the smaller figure on the left wears a red crown. An oil lamp burns on the altar and a second brass lamp sits on the floor. A red-covered tray holds fruit, sweets and leaves. Behind the altar, a gilded arch frames a blue backdrop, and a framed portrait sits beside the altar on the left. The orange wall and tiled floor complete the scene. A timestamp reads 09/09/2024 15:26.2024-09-09A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and white headcloth stands with his back to the camera before a shrine. Three deity murtis stand in an ornate gilded arch draped with orange and red cloth; the central figure is a blue-green figure holding a lotus and a sprig, with marigold garlands on all three. Brass lamps and a plate with offerings sit on a gold-draped table below, and a small oil lamp burns on the floor. A cardboard cutout of a bearded man in saffron-coloured clothing with rudraksha mala and a crown-like headdress stands at the right beside a box labelled KAILASA TONDIORPET; the cutout is not a physical person and the figure's identity is not established by the scene. Timestamp reads 31 Jan 2025 05:49:39 Chennai, Kailasa Tondiorpet.2025-01-31A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, his back partly to the camera, lifting his right arm toward a shrine. Before him stand decorated deity murtis on a blue draped platform beneath an ornate gold arch, with red velvet backdrop and garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The central standing murti wears a tall gold crown and a jewelled necklace. Brass vessels and a tray sit on a gold pedestal at left. A white sign on a stand reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. The scene suggests an alankaram or puja at a shrine.