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Photograph inside a Hindu temple shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds and green, red and yellow flowers. At centre sits a deity murti with a golden crown, draped in red, green and white garlands before a brass kalasha-style lamp and offerings. To the right stands a second murti in a silver-and-green garland. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long gold-beaded necklace stands at left, gesturing with open hands. Beside him a man in white ritual cloth holds a silver tray of fruit and an oil lamp. A woman in an orange sari with a pink border stands at the right edge. Gold lotus-style shrine ornaments frame the altar.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head sits on a raised dais performing a puja, holding a small silver vessel and a lamp-like object in his hands. Behind him, a golden ornate throne-like frame and a deity murti draped in green and red garlands stand before a tall lingam-shaped form wrapped in marigold and yellow flower garlands. Two larger gilded deity statues with ornaments stand on the right, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a small framed photograph, flowers and a placard. A small blue-clad statue stands at the far right edge. The setting resembles a temple-style shrine with floral decoration.2008-10-15April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a temple sanctum with a standing figure in saffron-orange robes at the left, pouring or offering water over a silver-and-gold kalasha placed on a white-draped altar. Marigold and rose garlands drape the altar and the deity murti behind it, and a second golden deity murti stands on the right in a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, and colourful painted pillars frame the dark background.A temple shrine lit by brass oil lamps where three figures in saffron and orange clothing perform worship before a deity murti. The central deity pair is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers and a gold arch frame. In front, a smaller seated figure wears orange and red with a garland, and an ornate crown sits on the right. A standing man on the left holds a brass bowl while a bald man in orange cloth and a woman in orange garments extend their hands in ritual offering. Silver and brass vessels with flower garlands are arranged on the marble platform.2008-03-24A photograph inside a temple shrine. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching head covering reaches up with a silver plate, offering or performing aarti before a deity murti. The central murti is a golden-crowned form draped in a striped orange, green and white garland with a red and white cloth. Flanking murtis wear pink, green and white garlands, and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground. The setting is a tiled shrine platform with decorative pillars above.2008-10-16October 15 20082008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph inside a temple shrine. A standing man in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-maroon border holds a silver plate of white and pink flowers. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti with silver ornaments and a crown, draped in multicoloured marigold garlands; smaller murtis in red and purple garments stand beside it. A man in white dhoti sits at left near a brass bowl. Seated devotees in front include a woman in a yellow headscarf and yellow top, a woman in a red striped shawl, and two young men in the background. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and brass bells hang at right.2008-10-22A photograph inside a dimly lit Hindu temple shrine. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, seen from behind with his arm raised, performs ritual worship before a deity murti draped with garlands of orange, yellow and white flowers. Several smaller murtis and a decorated frame stand on the altar, with brass oil lamps in front. Three or four devotees with long hair sit in the foreground, seen from behind, facing the shrine.March 31 20082008-03-31A photograph inside a temple shrine where a deity murti stands decorated with garlands, ornate gold crown and jewelled adornments on a flower-decorated pedestal. A single person in saffron-orange robes stands at right, raising one hand toward the deity, with a brass oil lamp on a stand and brass vessels and lamps in front. Flower garlands in red, white and green hang around the murti and the shrine frame; a framed portrait hangs on the wall above. The person's face and any identity are not assessed. Activity appears to be an abhishekam or puja at the altar.2008-05-03