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A photograph of a golden deity murti standing on a golden pedestal within a red and gold shrine, decorated with garlands of pink, red, white and yellow flowers arranged in an arch behind it and a jewelled necklace. A man with grey hair, shirtless and wearing an orange dhoti with white sacred markings on his back and an upper-body cord, holds a lit oil lamp before the murti in an aarti gesture. A white sign on a golden stand reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Offerings of fried snacks and a bowl sit on a red cloth in the foreground, and a striped cloth lies to the right.

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A photograph of a standing golden deity murti adorned with a gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a long rudraksha-style garland, framed by a large arch of pink, white, yellow and red flower garlands on a red backdrop. In front stands a bare-backed priest in an orange dhoti with white ash markings on his back and arms and a rudraksha mala, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti. A white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES on a carved wooden pedestal. A blue cloth covers the base, with pink flower offerings and a plate of fried snacks at lower right.2024-08-11A photograph inside a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest with white markings on his arms and back, wearing an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala, lifts a lit oil lamp in front of a golden-brown deity murti standing on a blue cloth-covered base. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a jeweled necklace, a red-and-white garland and a brown garment, and is framed by a large arch of pink, white, yellow and red flower garlands. Gold ornate pillars and a red wall surround the shrine. A white sign on a gold pedestal reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Offerings of fried snacks and fruit sit on a red tray in the lower right.2024-08-11A photograph of a temple worship scene. In the foreground a shaved-headed man with a bare upper body and white body markings, wearing an orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, performs a ritual by touching or anointing a gilded deity murti with his hand. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a gold and jewelled necklace, a red-brown dhoti, and is framed by a curved garland of pink, yellow, red and white flowers, set against a red velvet backdrop with gold decorative panels. A white sign reading KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES stands on a gold pedestal at right, and fried snacks and offerings in bowls sit at the lower right on a patterned cloth. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja.2024-08-11A photograph of a priest performing aarti before a golden murti seated within a gold ornate throne with a red backdrop. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a vibhuti mark on the forehead, a jeweled necklace, layered rudraksha-style beads and a garland of red, white and pink flowers. Pink and white flower garlands and a yellow-red-green floral arch surround the figure, and a blue cloth covers the base. The priest, shown from behind, has bare upper body, white ash markings on the arms and back, a rudraksha mala, and an orange dhoti, and holds a lit lamp near the murti's head. Offerings on a red cloth in the foreground include fried snacks, bananas, flowers and a bowl. A white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES beside the throne.2024-08-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden murti of a standing figure wearing a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a garland of red, white and pink flowers, framed by an arch of pink, yellow, red and green flower garlands. A priest with a shaved grey head and bare back, wearing an orange dhoti, a rudraksha mala and white ritual markings on his upper arms, raises his hand toward the murti. In front are plates of flower garlands, bananas, apples, grapes, chips and sweets on red cloth, and a striped blue and red decorated pole stands at left. A white sign with black lettering reads KAILA... LOS AN... beside the shrine.2024-08-11A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border performs a ritual before a golden statue of a saint in a saffron-brown turban, wearing layered pearl and bead necklaces, rudraksha mala and garlands. The priest holds a lit oil lamp near the statue's chest while his other hand is raised, with white sacred ash markings on his arms and back. The statue stands on an ornate carved golden pedestal with a white paper sign reading KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Brass lamps stand beside the pedestal, and a small figure is visible below. Red curtains and jeweled garments frame the scene.2024-04-07A photograph of a gold-coloured standing murti dressed in a maroon garment, wearing a tall golden crown with a white tripundra mark on the forehead, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a garland of red, white and pink flowers. The statue stands on a blue cloth-covered base before a red and gold ornate throne-like backdrop, framed by a rainbow arch of yellow, red, green and pink flower garlands. A white paper sign on a gold pedestal reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. In the foreground are offerings: a silver plate of mixed flower garlands, bananas, apples, grapes, a bowl of snacks, a red tray of sweets and a small decorative cone of sweets. At left edge, a partially visible person in orange clothing stands near a brass tray during puja preparations.2024-08-11A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine with gold-painted walls and a gold ornate arch. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head wrap stands at left, applying a paste or offering to a central deity murti. The central murti wears a teal garment, gold crown and gold necklaces, flanked by two smaller consort murtis in red and gold. A deity murti at right, in gold-brown tones with an ornate headdress and jewelled necklaces, is garlanded with yellow, white, pink and multicoloured flower garlands. Brass vessels and oil lamps sit on an orange cloth at lower left, and a white placard with black lettering reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES.2024-05-11A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold borders stands at a temple altar with his back to the camera, reaching toward a gilded deity statue. The statue wears a red-and-gold turban, an orange-brown dhoti, a bead mala and layered ornaments, with a tilak on its forehead. Beside it stands a second gilded deity figure holding a trident, with floral garlands in green, red and yellow. In front is a brass oil lamp, a brass lamp stand, and a white sign reading KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES on a carved gold pedestal. A small information placard lies in the lower foreground.2024-06-07A photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti standing before a red velvet backdrop between gold-painted pillars. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a red garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and a large garland of white and red flowers. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and white turban stands at left, smearing white ash on his arm and touching the garland. A white placard reading KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES sits at the base beside the murti against a yellow-tan brick wall.2024-10-11A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold borders stands at left, lifting a lamp toward three deity murtis on a gold-framed shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands. The central murti wears a tall crown, a layered necklace and a white dhoti; flanking figures are adorned with garlands and jewelry. A blue velvet altar with floral garlands sits in front. A printed sign on the right reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. The setting is a temple room with golden-tan block walls.2024-10-09Indoor temple shrine with a priest seen from behind, bare-chested with a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth, and a white turban, performing worship at an altar. Centre stands a bronze deity murti with a gold crown, teal drapery, gold-and-red garlands and a gold arch behind. Beside it sits a smaller pair of figures in red and green dress with garlands. On the right stands a statue of a sage in ornate jewelled necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and a pink garland, with a sign reading KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES in front. Marigold and red flower decorations hang above, with brass plates of offerings on an orange cloth in the foreground.2024-04-11