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A decorated temple altar shows a central Shiva lingam draped with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, set on a magenta and gold cloth with a silver-patterned yoni base and small brass oil lamps in front. Behind it stand two crowned deity murtis, one holding a trident, with a golden arch and ornate silver jewelry. On the left a golden murti wears an orange dhoti, a blue and gold turban and a garland; on the right a bearded murti wears a maroon robe, a red turban and a rudraksha mala. Painted pillars with floral and bird motifs frame the scene, and no living people are visible.

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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/13/20222022-02-13KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/21/20202020-12-21A photograph of a temple shrine arranged as a deity altar. At the centre sits a large seated murti of a Shiva lingam draped in a red and gold cloth with rudraksha garlands and white and marigold flower garlands. Behind it stand a gold-crowned male deity figure and a female deity figure in green and purple sari, against a gold arched backdrop with a decorative toran. Two standing statues flank the altar: a figure in green and blue with a green turban and marigold garland on the left, and a bearded figure in an orange-red turban and rudraksha malas on the right, holding a bell. Brass oil lamps and a small pink-clad figurine sit at the front on blue cushions, with colourful painted pillars at the back. No living people are visible.2022-01-16Photo 82878212022-05-08 +1 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/29/20222022-01-29KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA On 6/7/20242024-06-07 +1 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/22/20222022-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple altar set up on a stage, featuring a central deity murti of a seated figure in a red turban and gold-and-red garments, flanked by a consort figure in a green and purple sari with a crown. Standing statues on either side wear green and blue clothing and a teal turban on the left, and a maroon-red turban and rudraksha mala on the right. All figures are draped with white jasmine and marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style offering sit on a purple cloth in front, with a small blue-garbed figure at the base. Gilded arches and multicolored pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2022-01-15A temple shrine decorated for worship, with a large central Shiva lingam draped in a magenta and green silk cloth, garlanded with red roses, white flowers and rudraksha beads, set before two brass oil lamps. Behind it, golden murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand under a silver-embroidered arch, flanked by two standing deity figures in ornate jewelled robes and crowns, with a red curtain as backdrop. Garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers adorn the figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2021-06-28Photo 82854192022-10-16 +1 copiesShrine photograph of a temple sanctum with deity murtis arranged before a gilded arched backdrop and red drapery. Central Shiva and Parvati figures sit on a throne, Shiva holding a trident and wearing a striped crown with a tall decorated headdress, Parvati in a yellow sari with ornate jewellery. Garlands of marigold, white flowers and red roses adorn the figures and a large shivalinga-like form at the centre, which has a rudraksha-style necklace and a dark brown canopy. Flanking statues in saffron and purple clothing with turbans and heavy silver necklaces stand on pedestals, and a small pink-clad deity figure stands at the lower right. Silver ornaments and a decorated pink cloth complete the altar.2020-12-14A photograph of an ornate altar display on a stage with a deep red curtain and decorative banners. Central focus is a large golden deity murti or ceremonial sculpture-form set in a golden arch of jewelled work, flanked by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. In front sits a golden kalasha-like vessel with a rudraksha-beaded garland and a dark red cloth with jewelled embroidery. Behind it, a central seated figure wears a red turban and jewelled necklaces, beside a female figure in green and purple sari with jewelled ornaments. To the left, a standing statue in white dhoti holds one hand raised in blessing, wearing a crown and layered garlands. To the right, a statue in a saffron turban and rudraksha malas holds a hand raised, with a pink-robed doll and brass oil lamps at the base. The scene is crowded with marigold and jasmine garlands.2022-02-18