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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large black stone linga-form deity murti dressed with a blue and gold turban-like cloth, a silver-and-red face or shield ornament, a bead necklace and a small pendant, draped in yellow and red marigold and rose garlands. Behind it stands a golden figure in a green garment and gold turban beneath a peacock-feather arch, with ornate gold carved pillars and a brass lamp stand on the right. No physical people are visible.

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Photo of a temple shrine with a gold-coloured statue of a seated figure wearing an orange-and-gold turban, gold and jewelled necklaces and an orange-gold garment, with raised hands in a blessing gesture. The figure sits beneath a peacock-feather canopy decorated with red and white flower garlands. In front is a dark pedestal holding a large silver-and-red decorated ornament and a yellow, red and white flower garland draped over a dark lingam-like form with a silver mask-like face ornament. Gold lion-like guardian figures flank the shrine, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.Photograph of a temple shrine with gold-painted carved makara-style pillars flanking an arched alcove. In the centre a black Shivalingam is dressed with a large silver-and-diamond-look yoni-shaped ornament, red and yellow marigold garlands, rudraksha-style beads and an orange cloth draped over its top. Behind it, a seated white-and-gold deity murti wears a red and gold turban-style headdress, pink and white flower garlands and a peacock-feather arch above. A brass kalasha stands at the right. Gold drapes hang behind, and an EXIT sign is visible on the right wall. No people are visible.2026-01-12December 18 20132013-12-18A photograph of a temple shrine with a black Shivalinga on a dark brown pedestal draped with a cloth bearing a printed deity image. The linga is adorned with marigold and yellow garlands, a white-and-red tripundra marking, a rudraksha mala, and a pot-shaped crown. Flanking the linga are two small gilded standing figures, one in red and one in pink-red sari dress. Behind stands a large gilded statue of a deity with multiple arms and a blue turban, beside a smaller figure in green and gold. A teal brocade cloth, a pink silk bundle, blue draping and hanging garlands frame the scene. No people are visible.Indoor temple shrine with a seated figure in a turquoise and blue robe, wearing a tall blue-and-white pleated headdress, a pink-and-white flower garland, and layered beaded necklaces. The figure's hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind stands a large deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, dressed in green and garlanded with marigolds and pink flowers. Gold-carved yali-style pillars frame the shrine, with red roses in a vase at left. In front is a black stone shivalinga-like form draped in orange cloth, decorated with a silver band, marigold and red flower garlands, and a metal kalasha-type vessel above. Shot is a photograph of a temple sanctum.2026-01-11Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a seated statue wearing an orange-and-maroon turban and maroon-orange robe with a large ornate gold-and-pink necklace, one hand raised in blessing, seated before a multi-armed deity murti behind it. In front, a black Shivalinga is dressed with a green silk cloth, an orange-and-white draped cloth, a fresh garland of white jasmine and orange marigolds, and a rudraksha-style bead garland. Golden lion-like pillars flank the shrine, and orange drapes frame the alcove. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2024-02-29February 13 20142014-02-13Photo 116913872014-12-26June 12 20152015-06-12KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/17/20202020-12-17Shivalinga decorated for worship at a temple shrine, adorned with a silver-and-gold ornament, a golden crown-like crest and a blue silk cloth beneath it. Marigold and maroon flower garlands drape the linga, and gold and silver vessels, a brass kalasha-style lamp and bowls sit on the floor in front. Behind, a dark stone deity murti of Shiva and Parvati with a trident, wearing yellow and gold silk, stands before a deep maroon curtain with patterned pillars. No people are visible.2020-02-22KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/22/20202020-02-22