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Interior of a temple shrine decorated for a puja. Behind a gold-framed arch stands a large printed cutout portrait of a seated bearded man in a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and a red-and-gold turban, with a flower garland and raised hand; it is a printed image, not a physical person. To the left, deity murtis are adorned with marigold garlands, including a seated figure in red and a standing figure in a green-and-gold garment. A black stone Nandi with a flower garland sits in front of the portrait. On the right, tiered wooden stands hold rows of small cups and naivedyam offerings under foil, and a bronze bell hangs on the wall. No physical people are visible.

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Altar display in a temple hall with red drapes. Several decorated deity murtis and statues stand in a tiered shrine, adorned with flower garlands and gold ornaments. At right, a large life-size printed portrait of a bearded man in orange-red robes, a rudraksha-style necklace and a red turban with a tilak is shown with arms open, labelled as a portrait, not a physical person. Below the altar are offerings: a pineapple, bananas, fruit and sweets on a red cloth, brass plates, oil lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel. No physical people are visible.2019-10-26KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 6/5/20202020-06-05Photograph of a temple altar with a large golden arch and red curtains. Central deity murti figures sit on a seat with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers; one is adorned in orange and gold with a crown. Standing murtis on either side wear garlands and ornate jewelry. On the right, a large life-size printed photograph of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange robe, wearing gold necklaces and a flower garland, hands raised in greeting, is a printed portrait rather than a physical person. No physical people are visible.2020-06-05KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 7/13/20222022-07-13 +1 copiesIndoor temple altar set up with a gold-framed backdrop and red draped cloth. On the left stands a deity murti dressed in a green skirt and adorned with a silver crown, red garland and ornaments, flanked by decorated panels with elephant motifs. A kalasha with a golden lid and a small green sprig sits in front. On the right, a large printed portrait of a man in an orange-red turban and saffron-toned robe, wearing a white and multicolour garland and seated before a tiger-skin-like cloth on a cushioned chair; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. A silver-topped table holds brass thalis, bowls, lamps, fruits and oranges as offerings. No people are visible.2022-02-07HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23December 02 20172017-12-02November 02 20132013-11-02Temple shrine photograph with several deity murtis dressed in garlands and jewelry. Left, a murti with a green crown and marigold garland stands beside a central golden peetha with a gilded arch. Right, a dark-faced goddess murti in pink and gold sits on a lotus-like seat with a crown. A bare-backed priest in white dhoti stands at left, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, and offering plates sit on a side table, and a large dark stone object with a yellow-and-gold garment is in the foreground.2022-02-07Indoor temple room with a large framed portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing an orange-and-gold turban, gold ceremonial necklace, saffron shawl and white garland, seated on a maroon cushioned seat with a brass lamp in front; the portrait is a printed image, not a physical person. To the left, three deity murti with dark faces are dressed in colourful garments and flower garlands on a golden platform. To the right, a standing deity figure in orange robes with a garland. In the foreground, over a patterned red rug, about 108 steel plates of vegetarian naivedyam food are arranged in rows, with fruit including pineapple, bananas and apples, a brass kalasha-style offering, and yellow flowers in a vase. No physical people are visible.2020-11-14A photograph of a temple-style stage with a painted blue and gold backdrop. Several deity murtis are dressed with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, placed before a blue-and-white mountain backdrop with a peak image. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind with shaved head, faces the murtis beside many silver plates of offerings. On the right, a figure seated on a gold-and-red throne wears a red turban, gold necklaces and a white dhoti, with brass oil lamps and a bronze kalasha-style lamp stand in front. Ceremonial puja with offerings and lamps is underway.2013-11-02Photograph of a temple shrine room set up for a Diwali naivedyam offering. Large rows of metal plates and bowls heaped with vegetarian dishes, fruit, sweets and coconut are arranged on a red and cream patterned rug in front of the altar. Behind them, a large framed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange and gold turban, gold necklaces and a garland sits on a red cushioned seat, with a brass lamp and flowers before him. To the left, three deity murtis draped in garlands stand on a raised platform, and a standing figure in orange garments is visible on the right beside red curtains. No people are visible in the scene.2020-11-14