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A photo of a shrine set up in a decorated room. Behind the altar, a golden deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces stands before a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and red flower strands and framed by colourful patterned cloth hangings. In the foreground a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and rose-pink robe, adorned with white and yellow marigold garlands and a ceremonial pendant, sits on a red throne draped in striped cloth with gold borders; this figure appears to be a cut-out or printed portrait rather than a live person. To the left, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth raises one arm toward the deity, holding a ceremonial sword-like object. Brass oil lamps flank the throne and a yellow banner reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.

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A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti, wearing a white turban, stands at left extending his arm toward a deity murti draped in red and adorned with garlands, flanked by yellow flower strands. A life-size cutout or printed image of a seated figure in a red-and-pink robe, wearing a pink turban, white-and-red garlands and bangles, sits with hands raised in a blessing gesture on a red velvet throne with gold trim. A yellow sign in front reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and colourful patterned cloth hangs behind the altar.2026-01-12A photograph of a ceremonial shrine set up for the KAILASA Houston event. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a white head cloth and gold-edged cloth stands at left, raising a brass plate toward a large gold-framed golden deity murti crowned and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. In front, a printed portrait cutout of a smiling figure in a maroon-red turban and red robes, with a yellow marigold garland and a red and gold cloth draped over a red-cushioned seat, sits at center, presented as a depiction on a stand. Brass oil lamps flank the seat. Colourful patterned hanging cloths with elephant and floral motifs frame the shrine. A yellow sign at right reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.2026-01-12Indoor temple shrine with a golden deity murti in the background, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red flower garland, flanked by draped red and multicoloured cloth panels with elephant motifs. In front, a seated figure in a red turban, red robe and layered garlands sits on a red cushioned seat with a red brocade cover, and a shirtless priest in white dhoti and white headwear performs aarti with a lit oil lamp. A brass oil lamp and a yellow banner reading KAILASA HOUSTON USA stand at right, with fruit offerings on the altar.2026-01-12A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left, bare-chested with rudraksha-style beads, pouring liquid from a vessel over a golden deity murti. Behind, a gilded deity murti in a golden arch wears a crown and red, orange and yellow garlands. In front, a life-size cutout or photo of a smiling man in red-saffron robes and a red turban sits on a red-and-gold throne with a yellow garland. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and colourful patterned hangings with elephant motifs frame the altar.2026-01-12A photograph of a shirtless priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth standing at left, holding a lamp or plate over a seated figure. Behind them a golden deity murti stands beneath a gold arch, wearing a crown, gold necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Decorated fabric panels in red, blue, green and yellow with elephant and floral motifs frame the shrine. At center sits a life-size cutout or photo-print of a smiling figure in a maroon turban and red-orange robes, with a yellow and red garland, seated on a red and gold throne. Two brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.2026-01-12A priest in a white dhoti and cream head cloth, shirtless with a sacred thread, raises a lit camphor or oil aarti lamp toward a golden deity murti framed by red and yellow marigold garlands and a gold arch. In the foreground a seated life-size cutout or portrait-like figure wearing a red turban, red-saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded mala and yellow marigold garland sits on a red-and-gold throne-seat, hands in a blessing gesture. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. Brass oil lamps and a rooster-topped lamp stand at right; red and gold draped cloth decorates the back wall, and a woman in an orange sari stands at left.2026-01-12Ceremonial scene before a gilded deity murti adorned with yellow and red garlands and gold jewellery. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti and white head-wrap performs aarti with a lamp held before the murti. In front, a large life-size portrait cutout of a smiling figure in a maroon-red robe and matching turban, seated on a red and gold cushioned throne draped with red-gold fabric, wears yellow and red garlands and raises one hand in blessing. A gold sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA beside the throne. Two brass oil lamps stand at the foreground, and the backdrop has red curtains with colourful painted elephant and floral banners.2026-01-12A photograph of a shrine setup at KAILASA Houston. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and white turban stands at left, holding a silver tray with a lamp and a small vessel while performing worship. Behind him a golden deity murti is adorned with yellow and red garlands and a crown, framed by colourful patterned banners with elephant and floral motifs. In the foreground, a printed cutout portrait of a seated figure in a red turban and red robes, with a yellow garland, is placed on a red-draped chair. A brass oil lamp stands at lower left and a brass lamp with a rooster-shaped finial at lower right. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person, and the sign attributes the setup to KAILASA Houston.2026-01-12A temple-style decorated altar with a gold-framed deity murti in the background, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornaments. Seated in front on a red and gold cushioned chair is a life-size or cutout figure of a smiling man with a red turban, a white beaded necklace and yellow marigold garland, hand raised in blessing; this is a depiction on a flat board, so it is not a physical person. To the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold trim and a white headpiece holds a brass ritual tray and a white fly-whisk-like chamara. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. Colourful woven hangings in red, blue, green and orange frame the scene.2026-01-12A shrine-like stage at the KAILASA Houston USA event. A golden deity murti with a tall crown stands behind a garland-covered altar, framed by red and yellow flower garlands and colourful embroidered hangings with elephant and floral motifs. In front, a life-size cutout-style printed portrait of a smiling figure in a red turban, red robe and yellow and red flower garlands sits on a red and gold throne. To the left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border and white turban holds a silver tray and pours from a kalasha-like vessel toward the altar. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.2026-01-12A priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth, bare-chested with a gold-beaded necklace, performs aarti with a lamp plate before a golden deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds and red flowers. Beside him, a life-size cutout or printed image of a smiling man seated on a red and gold cushioned seat wears a saffron-red turban and rudraksha-style beads, with yellow marigold garlands, his hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped stems flank the altar, and a yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON. Festive hanging banners with elephant and floral motifs frame the shrine.2026-01-12A priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a white cap stands at left, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, holding a silver tray with a silver vessel and offerings during worship. Behind him a large gold-framed shrine holds a golden deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strings, and gold jewellery. Below the shrine, a fruit offering sits on a dark altar. In front, a life-size printed cutout of a seated figure in a red turban and saffron robe, wearing a yellow-and-red garland and rudraksha, is placed on a red-and-gold cushioned throne-style chair. Brass oil lamps flank the chair and a red KAILASA HOUSTON sign appears at right. The printed cutout is a depiction, not a physical person, and the cutout's caption is not shown.2026-01-12