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A priest with a bare upper body and a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, pouring from a small brass vessel near a gilded deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown with a vertical Vaishnava tilak, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of white jasmine and red roses. Before it on a white cloth with red stripes sits an offering of yellow rice, banana slices, apples, red roses, green leaves and scattered rose petals. A purple cloth covers the base of the murti, and a golden pillar and red backdrop frame the scene, consistent with a daily puja or abhishekam.

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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gold-coloured deity murti of Venkateswara-style form, standing with a tall gold crown, a white urdhva-pundra style vertical mark on its forehead, and heavy jewelled ornaments and a red-stone pendant. A priest in a bare-chested pose with a white dhoti and white turban stands at left, sprinkling or offering flower petals and reaching toward garlands of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves on the murti. Yellow and magenta ruffled garlands hang on a gold pillar behind. A purple cloth covers the base, scattered with rose petals, and a tray in the foreground holds apples, bananas, yellow rice and rose petals. One person is visible.2024-01-07A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head turban stands at left, reaching toward an oil lamp held before a deity murti. The priest wears rudraksha malas and white sacred ash on his shoulders and arms. The murti is adorned with a tall gold crown, silver jewellery, large earrings, a red garland and a yellow-and-white flower garland, seated before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. Rose petals in red and yellow cover the blue velvet altar and the striped floor. Gold lamp stands and a brick wall form the setting, and an orange cloth hangs at the top. This appears to be a puja or aarti in progress.A photograph of a shirtless priest in white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban standing at left, applying white paste to a deity murti. The murti is a bronze-toned figure with a gold crown, vertical white tilak, large round earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red-and-yellow flower garland with white jasmine strands. It sits in a gold arched niche with a red velvet backdrop, on a dark blue cloth-covered pedestal strewn with red and yellow rose petals. The floor has a striped mat in green, red, blue and pink. A rudraksha mala hangs on the priest's chest, consistent with abhishekam and puja.A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a white turban performs worship before an ornately decorated deity murti in a gold arched niche. The murti wears silver jewellery, a silver crown, large earrings and is draped with garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers. The priest's right hand touches the garland at the murti's side, and rose petals are scattered on the dark velvet base and striped mat. To the left stands a white statue of a figure in a green and pink garment, and a brass oil lamp sits on a carved gold pedestal. Stainless steel posts with a red rope mark the barrier in front, and a chandelier-like kalasha hangs above.A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban with gold trim stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti. The murti, dressed in gold ornaments and a crown, is framed by a decorated arch of white jasmine garlands with yellow, red and green strands and rudraksha beads. Red and yellow rose petals cover the altar and the floor, which has a multicolored striped mat. A polished silver kalasha stands in the foreground. A partial figure with a crown appears at the left edge, and the scene is consistent with an abhishekam or aarti in progress.A photograph inside a gold-decorated shrine showing a metal deity murti of a standing figure with a tall crown, vertical tilak, large round earrings and layered jewelry, dressed in a green garment with a gold-coin garland and yellow and red flower garlands. A shirtless priest in white dhoti and a white head cloth stands at left, holding a small vessel above the murti during abhishekam. In front is a table draped in a striped cloth with bananas, apples, rose petals and a mound of yellow rice. A brass oil lamp stands at right beside a printed sign reading KAILASA US LOS ANGEL... and a gold carved pillar.2024-01-07A shirtless priest in a white turban, white dhoti with gold border and a red rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a lamp to the face of a gold-coloured deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces, large round earrings and is draped in garlands of white, red and yellow flowers within an ornate gold arched niche. Rose petals in red and yellow are scattered on the dark blue cloth-covered pedestal and on the striped floor mat. A silver kalasha-style vessel sits at the bottom edge. The priest's bare back shows a sacred thread and white paste marks on his shoulders, consistent with an abhishekam or aarti. Only one physical person is visible.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a shirtless priest with a rudraksha mala and white dhoti with gold border performing abhishekam with a lamp and offerings toward a large golden-bronze statue of a man wearing a rust-red turban with a crescent emblem, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, a multi-strand garland in red, yellow, white and green, and rust-brown garments. Brass oil lamps with flames, brass vessels and a blue gold-embroidered cloth cover the altar table. A smaller golden statue stands at right beside a placard reading the shrine name. Behind is a richly decorated gold and embroidered arch with peacock-motif banners. The statue is a depiction, not a living person; the only physical person is the priest.A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban stands at right, holding a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti. The murti is adorned with a gold crown, heavy gold and silver jewelry, red and yellow garlands, and sits in a golden arched niche with a red velvet backdrop. Red and yellow petals are scattered on a purple cloth-covered pedestal and on the striped floor mat. A silver kalasha-like vessel sits in the lower foreground. The scene shows aarti being performed as part of temple worship. A white sacred thread crosses the priest's back and rudraksha beads are visible on his arm and neck.A bare-chested priest in a white turban and white dhoti with a gold border stands at the left, waving a lit lamp before a deity murti. The murti is adorned with silver jewellery, a tall crown, a gold-trimmed red and yellow garland and white flower garlands, set inside an ornate gold arched shrine. Rose petals in red and yellow cover the base and floor. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and white sandalwood marks on his arms and back, performing aarti in a temple setting with a gold stone wall behind.Photo 82841852022-05-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shows a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a sacred thread, performing a ritual before a large golden statue of a richly adorned man. The statue wears a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, and a garland of red, white, green and yellow flowers. The priest is applying a mark to the statue's forehead with his right hand. A small brass bowl, cups and a tray sit on a turquoise embroidered cloth-covered table, and a smaller brass statue of a standing figure with rudraksha beads stands in front. Behind are dark red curtains and a painted pillar. A sign at lower left shows a small photo and printed text.