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A decorated shrine interior with a dark Shivalingam draped in green and maroon cloth, adorned with gold necklaces, flower garlands and a gold tilak-like mark, set on a blue cloth-covered platform. Behind it hangs a yellow backdrop painted with a mountain scene, flanked by colourful patterned pillars with elephant motifs. A large poster at the top reads SHRIKAILASA, REVIVING THE ENLIGHTENED CIVILIZATION. On the left and right are framed printed photographs of a figure in saffron-orange turban and robes, one with raised hand. A table in front holds many small bowls of colourful offerings, pink flower petals and fruit; a brass oil lamp with a lit flame and a fruit bowl sit to the right. No people are visible in the scene.

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A decorated Shiva lingam at the centre of a temple shrine, covered in dark blue-black and white beads and sprinkled with a bright red tilak mark. Marigold garlands in orange and yellow surround it, with green leaves draped on the base. A blue and gold jewelled necklace with gold armlets adorns the base, and a pomegranate cut open sits nearby. Behind it, a deity murti wears a pink and blue silk cloth, with fruit, brass oil lamps and a coconut arranged on a table draped in maroon and gold fabric. On the left, a small devotee figure wears a red-and-white garland and red dhoti. No physical people are visible.2022-03-01A decorated shrine with a dark black Shiva linga at centre, its face adorned with gold eyes and a trident motif, wrapped in a thick garland of yellow and white marigolds and red-and-green flowers. Below it, a glass vessel holds a red flower and pink blossoms, and a blue-rimmed bowl of yellow rice dishes sits in front, with pink petals on a small plate. Flanking figures on each side wear red flower garlands; the left figure has a dark face and purple clothing, the right a pink sari and green border. A sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE stands at the left edge, and incense smoke rises in the background. No people are visible.2024-09-13A dark black stone Shiva lingam is the central subject, adorned for worship. It is draped in an orange cloth and heavily decorated with a silver-and-jewelled yoke, a rudraksha mala with red and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands, pink and red roses, and gold tripundra and trident markings on the stone. A tall silver halo frame with gilded ornamentation stands behind it, and a deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklace appears at right. A purple-and-gold cloth lies on a small side table at left. No people are visible.2024-07-24A decorated shrine in a plain room with wood-panelled walls and a stone fireplace. A gilded linga-shaped murti stands on a table draped in yellow and white flower garlands, with a pink-and-yellow garland around its base and a golden crown-like ornament on top. Two tall poles with orange flags flank the table, and on the right a large fabric-wrapped pillar displays colourful patterns with elephants and birds. In front stand a brass vessel, a wooden chair and a small brass deity-shaped object on a wooden stand decorated with marigold garlands. No people are visible.2006-05-05 +1 copiesA decorated altar at a temple shrine centred on a black Shiva linga with a tripundra and gold eyes, wearing dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and multiple rudraksha malas. In front sits a clear crystal linga with a pink and white garland and a red rose. Flanking the central form are a standing silver-and-gold deity figure in blue headwear and white flower garlands on the left, and a female deity figure in a purple sari with gold jewellery and flower garlands on the right. Behind are gold ornate arches with framed figures, flower garlands, and a deep purple curtain. Vases of roses and carnations sit on the sides, and a saffron-and-purple cloth lies draped over a stand. No people are visible.2025-04-01A decorated temple shrine with a large black Shiva lingam at centre, its face adorned with gold eyes and a silver-studded mouth, wrapped in red and magenta flower garlands and a gold and coin-studded necklace. A red and orange silk cloth drapes behind it. A smaller crystal lingam sits on a silver-bordered stone base in front, garlanded with pink flowers and beads. Two standing murti figures flank the shrine: on the left a figure in blue robes and a tall gold-and-green headdress with white and pink garlands, on the right a figure in a green garment with pearl necklaces and white and pink flower garlands. A small steel plate with yellow flowers and offerings lies at the base. Gold brocade covers the floor and a metal-edged tray holds the flowers. No people are visible.2025-08-02A photograph of a ceremonial altar set up inside a hall with dark red velvet drapes. Behind the altar stands a gilded golden arch framing a standing deity murti in red and white garments. A sign reading KAILASA HOUSTON USA hangs beside it. In front, a large framed photograph of a man with a saffron-coloured turban and red-orange clothing, wearing a multi-strand flower garland and holding one hand raised in blessing, sits on a yellow cloth. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel stands at the centre of a magenta table cloth, flanked by silver and jewelled conical objects, folded silk garments with gold and jewelled ornaments, silver bowls of kumkum and turmeric, silver dishes, a brass lamp, and a bowl of apples, bananas and oranges. Colourful striped and elephant-patterned banners hang at the sides. No physical people are visible.2025-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial altar set up for a festival offering in a plain room with a drop ceiling and track lights. At the centre sits a large printed portrait of a man with a red-and-pink turban, many-stranded flower and beaded garlands, and a yellow cloth draped over a seat; he is described as Swamiji (probable) given the turban, garlands and ornate dress. Above him stands a gilded deity murti in a golden arch, flanked by tall banners with elephant and floral patterns and maroon curtains. A sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. In front lie silver and gold ritual vessels, a golden lion-shaped object, decorated silver kalashas, folded silk saris and jewellery in plastic wrapping, silver trays of turmeric, kumkum and powders, and fruit in silver bowls with apples, bananas and oranges. No people are visible.2025-12-28KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 6/16/20212021-06-16Photograph of a Shiva Lingam alankaram in a temple shrine. The black stone lingam is dressed with a gold-and-maroon jeweled necklace, layered rudraksha and beaded garlands, and a golden tripundra mark, set on a gold-yellow cloth with a shaped bronze-toned base. Marigold and red flower garlands frame the lingam. Behind it, a large black stone deity figure wears a yellow and gold sari-style drape within a gilt frame. To the right stands a painted deity murti in purple and green with a crown. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2022-07-24 +1 copiesIndoor temple shrine photographed at close range. In the foreground, a long table holds offerings on brass trays: sliced fruit including pineapple, bananas, oranges, apples and kiwi, green peppers, an eggplant, dried fruit, a bowl of puffed rice, red flowers, a brass cup and small brass bowls, steel covered vessels, a yellow booklet, and folded saffron, purple and white cloths. Behind them, a black stone lingam sits on a white cloth edged with gold and an orange-and-cream patterned shawl, with a kalasha pot placed on top. Brass lamp stands flank it, and a figure in an orange turban and gold garments stands behind. Other deity murtis in blue, gold and red garments are draped with pink, white and yellow flower garlands. Pyramid-shaped brass objects sit on a side table. No people are visible in the scene.2024-12-05Indoor temple shrine with a dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal, dressed in a maroon turban, orange and gold silk garments, a gold necklace and a red flower garland. Brass lamps and a brass plate hold offerings of white rice, a bowl of curry, a mango, orange-red chutney and small copper cups, arranged on a wooden table in front of the shrine. A lit oil lamp and a brass bell-shaped incense holder with smoke sit on the table, with gold-framed mirrors and a small figurine in a glass case in the background. No people are visible.2021-07-29