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April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA Events

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May 09 20122012-05-09 +1 copiesMay 09 20122012-05-09 +1 copiesA man in orange saffron robes with gold trim sits on an ornate gold throne, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a red-and-gold headband, a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead. In the foreground a tall brass lamp stand holds many lit oil lamps, and a bare-armed attendant is partly visible at the lower left. Behind him, a blue wall is decorated with painted floral and peacock motifs and a gold-framed panel. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting.2012-05-09November 21 20102010-11-21A temple shrine scene during an oil-lamp ritual. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left holding brass oil lamps (deepam) toward a gilded deity murti of a divine couple dressed in red and gold, with garlands of purple and white flowers. A red velvet backdrop hangs behind the figures, and a seated white-robed priest in white dhoti sits near a brass lamp stand. Fruit, a plate of betel leaves and a rounded basket of offerings sit on the stone floor in front, and the ornate carved temple pillars frame the shrine. A small seated figure in saffron on a pedestal appears in the lower centre. Orange-clad figures perform the aarti.2010-11-21Night outdoor scene of a crowd gathered around a central figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and glasses, holding a large multi-wick oil lamp aarti with a bright flame rising from it. Behind him, a tall red-and-yellow ceremonial umbrella stands over the scene, and a backdrop of framed portraits is visible. Many devotees in white clothes, some with white shawls and tilak marks, stand or sit with hands folded, and a seated person in yellow cloth lower left has a brass pot and lamps before him. a person: the orange-robed aarti performer with a gold necklace and ornate clothing, in a ritual role. The people count is 21-100 by visible crowd.2009-02-10A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe with a red sash pouring petals from a silver plate over a black stone Shiva lingam. The lingam is draped with pink, red and white flowers and bells hang at its base. Behind it stand decorated deity murtis with gold crowns and flower garlands against a red and green backdrop. The priest, shown mid-action, appears to be performing an abhishekam or puja. One person is visible.2008-05-03A person in saffron-orange robes pours water from a copper kalasha over a black stone Nandi-facing shivalinga-style abhishekam setup inside a temple shrine. The figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and leans forward with both hands on the copper pot. Behind, a painted deity figure stands in a green and red niche, framed by garlands of marigold and ornate gold metalwork. Brass oil lamps and a small incense stick sit on the left side of the altar ledge.May 09 20122012-05-09 +4 copiesMay 03 20082008-05-03January 27 20122012-01-27A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands at left, wearing a long multicolored flower garland, and holds a metal ritual vessel from which flames rise. Beside him on a decorated altar are two metal deity murtis, one seated with a raised hand, and a large yellow marigold garland draped over offerings. Brass and silver puja vessels, bowls of flowers and fruit sit on a cloth in front, under a canopy with purple and white decorations. The scene suggests a fire ritual or aarti at an outdoor puja tent.