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A shirtless man in white dhoti with a green-and-gold border sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Before him is a brass tray with a lamp, a conch, bowls of red flowers and kumkum, and a large covered brass vessel on an orange cloth. Behind him stand a dark stone deity murti draped in red and green silk with garlands, a black Ganesha-form murti on a red pedestal, and a golden shivalinga-style form with rudraksha beads and multicolour garlands on an orange cloth. A brass bell and lamps sit nearby.

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A shirtless man with a close-cropped beard and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a red-and-cream rug before a shrine, hands pressed in anjali with eyes closed. He wears a white dhoti with a green-and-gold border, a rudraksha mala and gold bracelets. In front of him is a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, a conch shell, a bowl of red flowers, kumkum and turmeric, on an orange-patterned cloth draped over a low table with a large covered brass vessel and brass cups. Behind him a large golden deity murti stands adorned with rudraksha beads, a green-and-gold garland and a tall multicoloured flower garland, while a dark stone deity sits on a red cloth with a garland at the left. A small golden figure stands on a pedestal and brass lamps and vessels rest on side tables. The scene shows a padapuja ritual in progress.A shirtless priest in a white dhoti sits at the left edge, palms pressed together in namaskar before a gilded altar. Behind him stand a richly decorated deity murti draped in a green silk garment with red garlands, a bejewelled silver-and-gold ornamented image, and a dark metal figure with yellow and white flower garlands. Silver vessels, a brass lamp and a small silver bowl with flowers sit on the altar, and a small figure in pink garland is also visible. A printed sign reading 'KAILA SEA' (partly cut off) hangs near the top. The priest bears white ash marks and a rudraksha mala on his arm, and the scene is a temple puja with deity worship.2024-08-09A photo inside a temple shrine with gold-coloured carved pillars and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a patterned border and a green-and-red turban stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer, a rudraksha mala around his neck and white sacred ash on his arms and chest. Before him is a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a green-bordered cloth, decorated with red and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands. Behind it stand gilded deity murtis in colourful garments, including one with a yellow turban and one with a crown. Brass plates hold offerings, a brass lamp, a copper vessel, fruit, betel leaves, flower petals and a red-and-gold cloth. A black Nandi statue with a flower garland sits at lower right. A sign at right partly reads KAILA... TORO... CANA...2024-08-28Inside a temple shrine with a golden arch, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with sandalwood markings sits on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, facing a black stone deity murti of a goddess with a crown, garlands and jewelled ornaments, flanked by golden lamp stands. Before the deity is a golden seated figure in a red and gold sari, draped with garlands and flower-filled plates, with brass vessels, an oil lamp and an incense stick nearby. Two framed portraits hang on the right wall: one shows a bearded elder in saffron, the other a white-haired figure in orange robes holding a staff. Striped cloth covers the platform steps and floor, and a plate of yellow and pink flowers rests in front.2022-01-01Jan 22 2022 sripuram2022-01-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 1/14/20212021-01-14A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a coloured border stands at left, bending over an altar to make offerings. Behind him a gilded murti of a seated figure with a red turban, garlanded in marigold and white flowers, sits before a deity murti with multiple arms. A black stone Nandi bull, draped in a gold silk cloth with an orange-and-green border and garlanded with pink and white flowers, lies at the front right. Brass plates, a kalasha, copper cups, steel bowls and small oil lamps are set on a white altar. A sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA is on the black pedestal at right, and purple and blue drapes frame the shrine. Ritual puja setting.2024-06-26A shirtless priest kneels at the left of a gilded shrine, holding a lit oil lamp in a silver dish and an incense stick, while smoke rises from the lamp. He wears a white dhoti with a yellow border and a black rudraksha-style mala. In front of him are brass vessels, flower garlands, and offering plates. The central deity murti is dressed in red and white silk, draped with red and white flower garlands, a large bead necklace, and a crown-like headdress, with a trident-like emblem visible. Smaller pink-and-red clad murtis stand on gold pedestals beside it, decorated with garlands and jewelry. Marigolds and yellow flowers adorn the shrine, and a gold-framed background of golden decorative panels completes the scene. This appears to be a puja or aarti in progress at a temple shrine.2024-09-29A photograph inside a temple hall with a white marble floor and a dark stone-edged sunken pool holding a marigold garland on a brass tray. A bare-chested priest with a shaved head, wearing a white dhoti with red-and-gold borders and a red-and-gold headband, bends over a stone altar. He tends brass lamps, a lit oil lamp, brass vessels and a tray of bananas, apples and other fruit. Behind him, a row of black stone deity murtis with orange-red cloth stands on tiered platforms, and a gold-framed figure in a white sari stands in an arch. A golden tray with an orange cloth sits on a side table in the foreground.2024-03-07A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-white border stands at left, holding a brass lamp with a lit flame in front of a shrine. Sacred ash markings are on his chest and arms, a metal headpiece sits on his head, and a beaded chain hangs at his neck. Behind him are golden deity figures and a golden elephant-like sculpture. At right, a black linga is draped with white and red flower garlands and rudraksha-style beads, with a red-and-white striped band across its face. Small brass and metal figures stand on black plinths beside it. On the lower table are brass plates with flower petals, small lamps, a bell and offering vessels. The priest is not a person by appearance cues.2024-09-22SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 7/25/20222022-07-25 +1 copiesA bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border sits cross-legged before a shrine, extending his right hand over a clear crystal shivalinga on a wooden tray decorated with carved floral motifs. He wears a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a sacred ash marking on his chest. Around him are brass bowls, a bowl of white offering, a lit oil lamp, flower petals and a silver spoon on a plate. Behind, a large deity murti adorned with flower garlands, gold ornaments and a crown is seen, along with a smaller figure in orange garments and garlanded standing deities. The scene suggests puja or abhishekam at a temple altar.2024-03-07