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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.

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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.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 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.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 decorated temple altar at KAILASA Los Angeles. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and an orange-brown shawl stands at left, one arm raised. Behind him, a row of decorated deity murtis and figures wears garlands of marigold and white flowers, rudraksha-style necklaces and crowns. A central figure seated on a red-draped peetha is adorned with flowers and a silver necklace. In the foreground, a white placard reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES over brass oil lamps, a blue figurine and a small offering. At right, a gilded throne holds a dark deity murti in a crown, wearing a multicolour necklace and a yellow-and-green sari, with brass oil lamps at its base.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.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 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.Photo of a decorated temple shrine with a gold arched backdrop and colourful striped pillars. Several gilded deity murtis and statues stand on a raised platform with garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. A black Shivalinga-form murti sits at centre with an orange cloth and flowers. A white sign reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. At left, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border applies sacred marks to a statue's forehead. Smoke rises at the left edge.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.A photograph of a temple shrine with golden-framed arches and deity murtis decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, gesturing toward brass lamps and offerings on a stone platform. Central figures include a dark-faced deity murti with tilak and jewelry, and standing murtis of a bearded sage in rudraksha beads and a saffron-orange robe, plus a figure in red-and-gold turban. A white sign at the front reads KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. Brass oil lamps, orange cloth draped over the altar, and a small bronze figure with offerings sit in front. No living persons other than the priest are visible.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.