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A temple shrine photographed head-on, with a central Shiva lingam draped in a maroon cloth and a garland of green, yellow and red flowers, set before a golden arched backdrop. Behind it stand a golden deity murti with a crown and a Parvati-like figure, both hung with ornate jewelled necklaces. Flanking the centre are two standing statues of male figures in saffron-brown robes, turbans and rudraksha malas, with colourful flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the dais, and small offerings, including a silver and gold figure and a jewelled garment, rest in front. Painted colourful pillars frame the back of the shrine. These are statues, not living people.

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A temple shrine display with a central black stone Shivalinga draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, topped by a brass vessel and white offering. Behind it stands a golden arched frame holding a deity murti with multiple arms, a crown and a green-and-red adorned figure beside it. Flanking the centre are two standing murtis in reddish-brown robes with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and turbans, one with a grey beard. Brass oil lamps stand on the raised platform, a small figure in green sari-like dress and a small statue sit at the front, and red-and-gold drapery and painted pillars frame the setting. Placards are visible on the platform.A photograph of a decorated temple altar with a central shrine in a gilded arch, holding a deity murti with a golden crown and a dark-faced figure wearing a maroon turban and garland. Flanking it are two standing statues of male figures in maroon turbans, rudraksha malas and layered necklaces, one on each side, with brass oil lamps (diyas) on the stage. Garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers drape the shrine and the Shivalinga-like form at its base, and a red-and-gold cloth covers the platform. Printed placards sit at the front of the stage, and bright painted pillars frame the background. The scene shows an altar display with no physical people visible.Photograph of a temple shrine display with a central deity murti of Shiva-Parvati form seated under an ornate golden arch, flanked by two standing devotee-saint statues in brown robes with rudraksha malas, turbans and ceremonial necklaces. The central figure wears a red crown and a bead garland, and the goddess figure to its right wears a red sari. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and the altar. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, a small blue cloth-wrapped offering and a blue-robed figurine stand on the altar step. Striped decorative poles in red, blue and yellow rise behind, with a framed sign reading 'Tat Tvam Asi' above. Small printed placards are visible at the lower left and right edges. No living people are visible in the scene.A photograph of an elaborately decorated shrine inside the Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple in Los Angeles, with no visible physical people. Central golden murti figures seated on a throne-like dais under an ornate gilded arch: a deity with a trident and jewelled crown beside a consort in red and gold garments, both draped in layered necklaces. A large black stone form in the centre is garlanded with red and yellow flowers and rudraksha beads. Standing figures flank the shrine on either side, the left one wearing a white-striped headpiece and a long rudraksha and pearl necklace, the right one with a dark turban and a bearded face, both garlanded with yellow marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a placard with small text sits at the lower corners.2024-06-07 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed head-on, with gilded statues rather than living people. At centre, a deity murti with a crescent-moon ornament on the crown and a red-and-gold turban-like crown, flanked by a consort figure in a maroon sari with layered gold necklaces. Two standing male statues stand on either side in maroon and gold garments, with white and orange flower garlands, rudraksha-style beaded malas and gold necklaces; the left figure has a white tilak and a red-and-gold turban, the right has a dark turban and a full beard. A black Shiva-linga style stone is wrapped in red and yellow flower garlands at the base, with brass oil lamps on both sides, a maroon and pink cloth draped on the seat, and a small figure in a yellow sari at the front. The arch behind is ornate gold with beadwork and painted red-and-blue pillars. No living people are visible.2024-12-09A temple shrine displaying a black Shiva linga draped with a maroon cloth and a rudraksha mala, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. Behind it stand gilded deity statues, including a figure in a red turban and ornate gold jewelry and a seated goddess with a crown. On the left and right, life-size golden-brown statues of sages wear red and orange robes, turbans, long rudraksha malas and gold necklaces; the figure on the right has a grey beard. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels sit before the altar, along with small statues of women in orange saris and gold jewelry. A plaque beside the shrine reads KAILASA Los Angeles, and a printed card on the left shows a portrait of a sage. The statues are not physical people, so no living people are shown.A photograph of a temple altar display with a central deity murti of Shiva lingam decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, flanked by a goddess figure and two standing male statues dressed in brown and rust-coloured garments with rudraksha malas, turbans and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar platform, a small green-clad figure and decorative pot sit in front, and red and blue draped curtains with painted pillars frame the scene. Printed placards sit at the base of the altar. No living people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar display with a central Shiva linga draped in a maroon cloth, adorned with marigold and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, set on an orange cloth with brass oil lamps on either side. Behind it stands a gilded arched frame with a figure seated on a throne holding a trident, wearing a red turban and jewelled necklaces, beside a seated female figure in a red sari with gold ornaments. Two standing life-size statues flank the altar: the left one wears an orange-and-brown wrap with a tilak and white flower garlands, the right one a brown turban and dark beaded necklaces with yellow garlands. Red and blue painted pillars and dark red drapery frame the scene. Small placards sit at the base. No living people are visible.Photo of a temple shrine with a central golden-hued deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised throne-like seat framed by an ornate arched gold halo and a curtain of red and gold. The central figures wear crowns, jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two standing statues flank the shrine: on the left a bronze-toned figure in a rust-red turban with a white tilak, rudraksha mala and white flower garland; on the right a figure in a dark patterned turban with a full beard, heavy gold necklace and white garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the front, along with a small kalasha-style vessel and offerings on a pink and gold cloth. Painted decorative columns in red, blue and yellow rise behind the shrine. Small placards with printed captions sit at the base.2024-01-18A temple shrine photographed head-on, with a central golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised golden throne with an arched backdrop of ornate silver and gold work. Both figures wear gold crowns, gold necklaces and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. In front, a Shiva lingam sits on a pink-draped platform, decorated with a red and yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Flanking the central deity are two standing gold statues of saints in maroon robes, rudraksha malas and turbans, each garlanded. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on the stage, and a small brass kalasha-style vessel and flower offerings sit at the base. Painted pillars in red, blue and gold frame the back. The scene shows no living people.A temple-style shrine display with a central deity murti of a four-armed Shiva form seated with a consort figure, both draped in red-and-white garlands and gold jewelry, set before a golden arch with a carved halo. Behind it hang dark blue curtains and tall decorative poles with colourful patterns. Two standing sculptural figures flank the centre: on the left, a male figure in saffron-coloured turban and rudraksha-style necklaces holding a staff; on the right, a bearded male figure in a dark turban wearing gold necklaces and a garland. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and small offerings sit on the altar, and a lingam with flower garlands rests at the centre. All visible figures are statues, so no physical people are present.2024-07-09KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/29/20222022-01-29