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A 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.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and matching head covering reaches up with both arms to offer red flowers to a gold-crowned deity murti, adorned with white, yellow and orange garlands and a white cloth draped at its base. Additional deity murtis stand to the right and left, one with a gold crown and garlands, another in green and pink garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepams), a brass vessel and offerings sit on the altar platform, with colourful painted pillars and a dark red curtain behind.2008-10-16A 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.October 15 20082008-10-15April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA 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.2008-10-15A 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.2008-05-03April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsDecember 27 20132013-12-27April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA priest in saffron-orange robes stands in a temple shrine, holding a lit oil lamp aloft in his right hand while his left hand holds a metal vessel. He wears a gold-beaded necklace with a large pendant and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, gilded deity murtis are adorned with garlands of red, white and green flowers. In front of a golden canopied shrine draped in purple and red silks and flower garlands, fruits, bananas and oranges are arranged on trays, with a brass lamp and a vase of roses. To the left, a woman in a red sari with gold border and another person in yellow stand partially visible. This appears to be an aarti offering at a shrine. a person: the robed figure with long swept hair is not clearly distinguishable here, so identity is uncertain.2008-05-12