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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth stands at a gilded altar, holding an incense stick and a small brass vessel while performing worship before black stone deity murtis. The central murti wears an orange cloth, a peacock-feather crown and a garland of white and red flowers, with a peacock beside it. Flanking murtis wear garlands and jewelled necklaces, and a flower arrangement sits at the left edge. Small oil lamps sit along the altar base, and a gilded figure in a red turban and garland stands at the right, beside a maroon curtain backdrop.

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A temple photograph in a shrine room with a deep maroon curtain backdrop and gold-toned platform. A priest in a white dhoti with a wide gold border, bare-chested and with white sacred ash marks on his arms and chest, stands at right holding a small lamp-like vessel and a bowl while performing puja. Three dark stone or metal deity murtis stand on pedestals: a central figure with a tall peacock-feather crown and peacock-feather back ornament, dressed in an orange cloth and garlanded with white and red flower garlands; a figure at left in a purple and maroon silk sari-like garment with a pink flower garland and a silver crown; and a smaller figure between them in a red-purple garment. At far right a golden-toned standing figure in a red turban and bright garlands is visible. Small oil lamps sit on the platform in front of the murtis, with a vase of pink and orange flowers at left.2024-08-09A shirtless priest with a shaved head and a red tilak mark stands at right, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala, holding a lit camphor flame in a metal vessel before a row of dark stone deity murtis. The central murti is adorned with a peacock-feather crown, white and orange flower garlands, a gold crown and jewelled ornaments, and pink drapery. Murtis at left and centre wear flower garlands and jewellery. A gold-framed backdrop with garlands hangs at right, with a brass aarti or puja setup in the foreground.2024-07-27Indoor shrine display of several dark stone or metal deity murtis on golden pedestals against a deep maroon curtain. Left, a female murti in a beige and gold sari with a crown and garlands. Centre, a multi-armed deity murti with a peacock-feather crown and a pink cloth, garlanded with white and gold flowers. Next, a smaller murti in an orange dhoti with a crown and garland. Right, a standing figure in a red turban and blue garment, heavily garlanded, beside a small placard reading KAILASA SEATTLE. Marigold garlands hang at upper right, with brass offering vessels and flowers on the gold platforms.2024-07-08KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA On 13/10/2024 +1 copiesA photograph inside a shrine where a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti, with his hair tied in a knot, stands at left performing a puja. He holds a brass plate of offerings and reaches toward three black stone deity murtis on a dark pedestal. The central deity wears a peacock-feather crown, a gold necklace and a green-and-gold dhoti, and holds a trident and a mace-like staff, with a flower garland of yellow and orange marigolds. The deity to the left wears a teal-green dress with pink flower garland, and the deity to the right wears a yellow sari with pink garland. Ornate gold arch frames the shrine, with a blue backdrop, scattered pink petals, brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style offering on the ledge.2024-02-11KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/16/20222022-10-16 +1 copiesThree black stone murti deities stand on a gold-covered platform in front of a maroon draped curtain. The central figure, a multi-armed deity with a peacock-feather crown and gold headdress, wears a pink cloth and white flower garlands and stands on a dark pedestal with a red floral garland at its base. Two smaller figures flank it, each with a tall crown, garlanded in white and pink flowers. The one on the left wears a gold-and-brown dress and the one on the right wears orange. A carved golden panel stands at the left edge.2024-08-16A bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a dark rudraksha mala stands at right, holding lit incense sticks up toward a row of black stone deity murtis dressed in silk skirts of red, gold, green and blue, adorned with garlands and flowers. A copper kalasha pot and a brass bowl with leaves and offerings sit on the dark altar in front of the murtis, with smoke rising in a puja setting before maroon curtains.2026-01-15A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with bare upper body and a rust-coloured rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders stands at left, ringing a handheld bell while lighting a lamp at a small octagonal stand. Before him is a black linga draped with a maroon and gold cloth, decorated with garlands of red and white flowers and marigolds, a silver necklace and a bronze ornament. Behind rise golden deity murtis with crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces, one in green and purple clothing holding a trident, and a female figure in orange and green sari with a garland. Yellow marigolds and pink lotus blossoms lie on the platform, with a kalasha-like brass pot and offerings nearby. This shows a puja at a temple shrine.2024-09-28A shirtless man in a white dhoti with a yellow border stands at right, holding a brass tray with a lamp and offerings toward three dark stone deity murtis on a teal-draped altar. The central murti wears a gold crown, a multicoloured garland, a bead necklace and carries a spear. Flanking murtis wear gold crowns, blue embroidered garments and floral garlands. On the floor sit brass pots, a brass thali, a coconut with red decoration and a woven mat. Green potted plants and maroon curtains frame the room.2024-03-11KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/16/20222022-10-16 +1 copiesA priest in a white head wrap and white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft while performing aarti before a shrine. Behind him, a large golden prabhavali halo frames a dark deity murti adorned with red and multicolored garlands and layered jewelry. Flanking murtis wear yellow-and-white and red-and-white garlands, with ornate silver-and-gold necklaces. A black shivalinga-style peetha sits at the centre foreground among flowers, brass vessels and a kalasha-like offering. A small printed sign reads KAILASA Seattle, and a copyright credit appears at lower right. Smoke drifts in the dim room.2025-01-18