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A photograph of a ceremonial offering table draped in magenta and red cloth, set before a large printed image of a seated figure in a yellow shawl and red garments, adorned with floral garlands. On the table stand a golden lion-like figure, a golden kalasha-style vessel, silver-tipped decorative cones, and several folded textiles in orange, green, blue and purple, each topped with jewelled necklaces. Silver trays hold small bowls of turmeric, kumkum, white powder and a silver vessel with a mango-leaf sprig. A silver platter holds apples, bananas and oranges. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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A ritual offering table set up in front of a large printed portrait of a smiling man seated on a yellow-draped throne, wearing an orange-red turban, a red garland of pink flowers, a beaded necklace and bangles, with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person. The foreground table is covered with a magenta cloth and a red cloth. It holds ornate gold and silver pots and a silver kalasha-like vessel with a golden lid, flanked by two silver-and-gold cone-shaped ornaments, several packets of saris and jewellery in orange, blue, green and purple wrappers, silver lamps, small bowls of kumkum, turmeric and white powder on a steel tray, and a steel bowl of apples, bananas and oranges. Scattered red petals lie on the floor. No physical people are visible.2025-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial altar set up for a festival offering in a plain room with a drop ceiling and track lights. At the centre sits a large printed portrait of a man with a red-and-pink turban, many-stranded flower and beaded garlands, and a yellow cloth draped over a seat; he is described as Swamiji (probable) given the turban, garlands and ornate dress. Above him stands a gilded deity murti in a golden arch, flanked by tall banners with elephant and floral patterns and maroon curtains. A sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. In front lie silver and gold ritual vessels, a golden lion-shaped object, decorated silver kalashas, folded silk saris and jewellery in plastic wrapping, silver trays of turmeric, kumkum and powders, and fruit in silver bowls with apples, bananas and oranges. No people are visible.2025-12-28A decorated temple hall with maroon curtains and colourful Kailasa-style banners. At the centre, a golden arched shrine holds a standing gilded deity murti in red and white garments. In front, a seated portrait figure wears a red turban, red robes, and multiple garlands, with a raised right hand, seated on a yellow-draped throne. A wooden sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. In the foreground, a pink and red cloth covers a table holding ornate silver ritual items, brass vessels, a silver vessel with a dome, fruit including apples, bananas and oranges, red kumkum powder, and jewellery and garments wrapped in plastic. No people are visible.2025-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial altar set up inside a hall with dark red velvet drapes. Behind the altar stands a gilded golden arch framing a standing deity murti in red and white garments. A sign reading KAILASA HOUSTON USA hangs beside it. In front, a large framed photograph of a man with a saffron-coloured turban and red-orange clothing, wearing a multi-strand flower garland and holding one hand raised in blessing, sits on a yellow cloth. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel stands at the centre of a magenta table cloth, flanked by silver and jewelled conical objects, folded silk garments with gold and jewelled ornaments, silver bowls of kumkum and turmeric, silver dishes, a brass lamp, and a bowl of apples, bananas and oranges. Colourful striped and elephant-patterned banners hang at the sides. No physical people are visible.2025-12-28KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/7/20222022-02-07KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/22/20222022-01-22Photograph of a temple shrine with deity murtis adorned for worship. In the foreground, two green-draped deity figures wear layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with purple orchids and yellow flowers tucked into their decorations. Behind them, a row of larger figures in gold and yellow silk stands on an orange-draped altar, with smaller brass-and-silver murtis holding flowers. On the right, a figure in a red and green garment sits within an ornate golden arched throne and holds a lotus-like ritual object, wearing pearl and gold garlands. A tall brass lamp stands at the right edge, and a brass vessel with yellow flowers sits in the lower foreground. No people are visible.2021-11-30Photo 66787372022-05-15 +3 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with deity murti adorned with garlands and gold-trimmed purple and maroon garments. Before the murti, a striped mat holds plates of red and yellow powder, orange and red flower petals, purple orchid flowers, cut fruit, coconut halves, cashews and other offerings, with a brass pot and lamps on a low table. No people are visible, so this appears to be a puja arrangement of offerings and murti rather than a gathering.2024-01-12Photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a round table covered with a deep red velvet cloth. Silver-rimmed plates hold bananas, apples, pears, pink roses, a row of small bowls with grains and pulses, and a silver tray with brass oil lamps, a small brass bell, kumkum and turmeric bowls, and a silver cup with spoon. A tall white and red jewelled cone-shaped object and a painted peacock-design bowl sit at the centre, with embroidered orange and gold cloths on the side plates. Smoke rises from incense sticks. No people are visible.2022-05-06 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine room set up for a homa ritual on a red patterned rug. In the foreground, a black cloth covers a low platform holding a small fire pit, brass plates, bowls of offerings, bananas, a copper vessel and a brass lamp. To the right, a draped green table holds two decorated coconuts wrapped in red and white cloth with orange and white flower garlands. Behind, a raised marble platform displays a dark deity murti with garlands and a gold chair with a red, orange and marigold garland; a portrait figure seated on a throne is visible with a red and orange garland. No people are visible.2024-08-22