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A photograph of a decorated shrine with a Shivalinga at centre, draped in an orange cloth and wreathed with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a dark rudraksha mala. Behind it stands a golden and red throne-like arch flanked by statues: a figure on the left in a red-brown turban and saffron-red robe with a white garland, and on the right a bearded sage in a dark turban with a long rudraksha mala. Gold lamps and brass oil lamps surround the altar, with a small orange-clad figure and a small turbaned figure at the foreground. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.

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A 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 temple altar display at KAILASA Los Angeles Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple. Central deity murti is dressed in a maroon and gold turban-like crown and wears layered garlands of red roses, yellow and white flowers, and a rudraksha mala, with an orange silk cloth draped over the seat. Flanking figures are statues dressed in maroon and gold clothing with turbans, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces; the statue on the left has hands in anjali mudra and the one on the right has hands raised in greeting. Brass oil lamps stand beside the figures, and small statues of a child and a woman in orange and gold sari sit in front. Two placards are mounted on the base of the altar.2024-10-09A 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 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.KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/29/20212021-01-29A decorated temple altar displays a central Shiva linga draped in a green and orange silk cloth, adorned with white and red flower garlands and dark rudraksha beads, with a silver-trimmed brass lamp and small brass vessels in front. Behind it stands an ornate golden arch with a gold and yellow crowned deity murti and a female murti with a flower garland. Two larger carved wooden or statue figures flank the arch: one on the left in blue turban with a pearl and bead necklace, and one on the right with a maroon turban, long beard and rudraksha mala. Small statues rest on blue cushions at the bottom corners. No living people are visible.2022-06-24A 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.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.KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/18/20202020-12-18A 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 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 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.2024-07-09