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A photograph of an ornate temple altar display at KAILASA Los Angeles. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and beaded necklaces stands at the left of the altar, bending over a small table with a brass bell and offerings, performing puja. Behind him, a row of golden-hued statues stands on a raised gold-trimmed platform: a figure in an orange-red turban and layered beaded necklaces, a seated pair of figures in ornate crowns and red garments, and a bearded figure in a black cap and brown robe with a garland. Brass oil lamps (diyas) and a kalasha-like vessel sit before them, with marigold and multicolour garlands draped over the statues. A dark-skinned deity murti with a crown and garlands sits in a red-draped niche on the left, and a blue-clad figure stands at the front. A white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Painted pillars with geometric patterns rise behind the altar.

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Photograph of a temple shrine in KAILASA Los Angeles, USA, with a white sign reading "KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES" on a yellow platform. A shirtless man in a white dhoti stands at left, holding up a small object toward a row of sculpted deity and sage figures. The central figure is a seated murti with a crown and garlands; flanking statues wear ornate gold jewellery, rudraksha malas, and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style pots and a blue ceremonial vessel sit on the platform. Striped painted pillars and red drapery frame the shrine, with gold arches behind.A photograph of a temple altar decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers and red-and-white strands. A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti with gold border stands at the left, reaching toward the altar. Central figures include a Shiva lingam with a tripundra and flower garland, flanked by a deity murti with a crown and a bearded sage-like statue in a turban. Brass oil lamps sit on the tiled platform, and a white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Tall decorated pillars with colourful patterns rise behind the altar.Photograph of a temple altar stage in a KAILASA temple, with a golden arch framing a central deity murti adorned with garlands of white and yellow flowers and a red-and-gold crown. Flanking figures include a standing statue in a maroon turban, a bearded figure in a dark maroon outfit with a turban, and a figure on the left in red and orange draped with flower garlands. A standing man, bare-chested with a white dhoti, is at the left-center arranging or making offerings near the altar. Brass oil lamps, a blue figurine and an orange cloth-covered table sit in front. A white sign on the platform reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES, and framed informational placards stand at the left.A photograph of a temple shrine with ornate gold arches and red velvet backdrops, decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and white shawl stands at left, touching a statue's shoulder with his hand. Several statues are visible: a deity murti with a crown and a turbaned figure in red-orange robes at centre, a figure with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces at right, and a seated deity with a black face and a trident-marked forehead at centre. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar, and a white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES in front. Orange cloths cover the altar.A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and red velvet backdrops. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, raising a lamp or incense toward the central images. The central altar holds a seated deity murti draped with red and orange garlands and a blue cloth, flanked by standing statues wearing turbans, rudraksha-style necklaces and marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha stand on the altar, and a white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES on the front ledge.A photograph of a temple altar decorated with multiple deity murtis and figures adorned with colourful garlands of marigold and mixed flowers. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, reaching toward a turbaned figure in red and gold clothing at centre. Brass oil lamps (deepas) line the front of the platform, and an orange cloth draped over a red-topped altar sits in front. A white placard reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES on the yellow-tiled platform. Ornate gold arches frame the shrine, with decorated pillars in red, blue and yellow above.A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and red velvet backdrops, decorated with marigold and flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at the left of the central altar, facing the shrine and handling a ritual object. The central deity figures are dressed in ornate garments and gold-coloured jewellery, with a bearded figure in a red turban and ornate necklaces to the right. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and a small figure of a blue-clad deity sits at the front. A white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Painted pillars with geometric patterns rise behind the altar, and a framed portrait hangs above.A photograph of a temple shrine at KAILASA Los Angeles. A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti with gold border stands at left, adorning a figure with flower garlands. The central altar holds a Shiva-linga with a red and orange cloth, surrounded by marigold and multicolour garlands, flanked by a deity murti with a crown and a standing figure in ornate dress. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and a blue figurine rests in front. Two statues in saffron-red attire wear turbans and rudraksha-style necklaces; a framed portrait hangs above with a robed figure against a red background. A white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Ornately carved gold arches frame the shrine.Photograph of a temple shrine set up at KAILASA Los Angeles, with a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and cream shawl standing at left beside a small table draped in orange cloth and holding a bell near a brass lamp. Behind the shrine, golden deity statues stand under an ornate gold arch, garlanded with multicolour flower strings, including a central figure in red and gold attire and a seated form covered with a blue-and-gold cloth. A framed portrait above labelled 'TAT TVAM ASI' shows a person with folded hands. A white sign reads 'KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES'. Brass oil lamps and a blue clay figure sit on the platform.A photograph of a temple shrine in KAILASA Los Angeles. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with gold border stands at left, adjusting a garland near a gold-framed altar. Central deity murti shows a Shiva lingam with flower garlands, flanked by gilded figures in saffron and red clothing, one wearing a red turban and ornate necklaces. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands in red, yellow and white, and a small blue figurine sit before the altar. A framed portrait labelled with text hangs above. A white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Carved gold arches and colourful painted pillars frame the scene.A photograph of a temple altar display at a KAILASA temple, with a white sign reading KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES placed on the ledge in front. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, holding up a small object near incense smoke. Behind him, golden statues stand on the altar: one in an orange-red turban and garlands, a central deity figure in gold and red with a crown, and a bearded figure in a dark turban and rudraksha-style beads. A black lingam with silver tripundra markings sits at the center, draped in garlands of marigolds and green leaves. Brass oil lamps, an orange cloth, a small brass kalasha and a seated golden figure in orange sit on the altar. A framed sign above reads Tat Tvam Asi (You Are That).A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a central altar with multiple sculpted deity figures and garlanded statues on a red velvet-draped platform, with a white sign reading KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES placed on the gold-toned base. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border stands at left, one arm raised, beside an orange-draped table. Several brass oil lamps line the altar, and marigold and jasmine garlands adorn the figures. A man in a maroon garment and turban stands near a garlanded statue at center-right, and bearded figures in turbans appear among the statues. Ornate gold arches frame the shrine.