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October 22 20082008-10-22April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsJanuary 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of a temple inauguration ceremony in a hall with black draped walls and colourful woven garlands hanging from above. On a raised dais a central deity murti stands beside a smaller figure, with a black stone shivalinga-style pedestal and brass lamps and vessels. A figure in orange robes sits in front of the deity, seated beside another person in orange, performing a puja. Rows of seated devotees in saris and orange and red clothing face the altar, and a gold arched frame and additional deity figures stand at the sides. A large brass pot is at left.2007-11-09October 27 20082008-10-27A temple ritual in an indoor Hindu shrine. A man in an orange saffron robe with a bare chest and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead stands before a large black stone Nandi bull statue, holding a bell-hung ritual chain of golden bells in one hand and gesturing with the other. He wears a gold necklace and a red shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him, a shrine displays deity murti decorated with colourful garlands and red-and-gold cloth, and a golden throne with red cushions stands at the right. A woman in a white sari with a red necklace kneels at left, watching. A red rope barrier and a small placard are visible.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsOctober 22 20082008-10-22A photograph of a temple-style stage with a deity murti decorated with a jewelled crown and necklaces, standing in a gilded arch framed by multicoloured flower garlands on a blue cloth. On the right, a seated man in a red-orange robe and orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne with his palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A young attendant in an orange dhoti, bare-chested with a ritual thread, stands at left holding a small bell and lamp near the deity. A gilded standing female figure with hands joined stands between them, and a red carpet covers the floor. Red velvet drapes hang behind the stage.2017-11-27July 19 20132013-07-19April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ritual inside a shrine room. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange cloth wrap, with long swept-back hair and white ash markings on the upper arm, sits at lower left before a small flame and brass ritual objects on a red cloth. Behind him, a large deity murti with a red face, red cloth and garlands stands within an ornate decorated arch of flower garlands. A tall brass oil lamp with flowers stands beside the altar. A framed black-and-white portrait hangs on the upper left wall. Partial figures in white clothing appear at the left edge. Ritual pooja scene.2004-07-02