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A devotee in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in anjali before a golden Ganesha murti in an arched shrine. The Ganesha is richly adorned with jeweled crown, crescent ornament, layered jeweled necklaces and a golden bell garland. The devotee wears a black face mask and glasses, with white tilak marks on the forehead, in an ashram temple setting with gold-carved pillars. A pink flower petal rests at the murti's feet.

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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/24/20202020-12-24A black stone Ganesha murti sits in a gilded arched shrine niche, draped in orange cloth and garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. The deity wears a teal and gold turban, a jewelled necklace and a gold belt. In the lower left, a person with long dreadlocks, a white face mask, brown rudraksha malas and an orange wrap reaches toward the murti in worship, with white ash marks on the arm, while a small offering of white material sits at the bottom edge. Ornate gold-toned frames surround the shrine.2021-01-02KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/17/20202020-12-17A large black stone Ganesha murti stands in a gold-framed temple niche with a deep maroon backdrop. The deity wears a turquoise turban with a red jewel, an orange silk cloth, a multi-stranded jewelled necklace and a gold belt, and is garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. A priest in orange with a rudraksha mala and white arm markings stands at left, a mask over the face, touching the murti's base with one hand. A small smaller deity figure garlanded with red flowers sits at lower right.2021-01-28Photograph inside a temple shrine. A person in saffron-orange robes and a white face mask, hair tied up, lights an oil lamp held up to a golden Ganesha murti with an elephant head, green turban-style crown and a large ornate crown and jewelled necklaces. The murti sits in an ornate gold arch with a sparkling silver backdrop, and red and white flower garlands lie at its base. Only one physical person is visible, partly cropped at the left edge.2021-01-16A photograph of a golden Ganesha murti seated on a golden throne before a red curtain, its body covered in dense rows of gold and jewelled ornaments with a crown and trunk adornments. At left, a shirtless priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing an orange head cloth and armbands, holds a flame near the deity in an aarti. Hanging oil lamps line the right side of the altar, and a red flower rests at the base of the murti.2021-01-19A woman in a white sari with a beige blouse and a face mask stands at the left, hands pressed together in prayer before a large black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched shrine niche. The deity wears a green turban with a jewelled ornament, a forehead tilak, a silver and jewelled necklace, a green and yellow silk garment, and holds gold-coloured hand implements. Red velvet drapes frame the niche, with purple and orange flower garlands. Brass offering trays and a small lamp sit on a sequined table in front. The gilded surround features carved peacocks and floral motifs.2022-02-18September 18 20232023-09-18A golden Ganesha murti seated on a gilded throne-like base, adorned with an elaborate arch-shaped backdrop of embroidered textile covered in white, red and gold sequin and floral patterns, with red flower garlands draped at the base. A crown with a green gem sits atop the head, and the figure holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Oil lamps line a dark rail along the right side, and red curtains and gold carved panels frame the scene. No people are visible.2021-01-19A black stone Ganesha murti seated on a pedestal inside a temple shrine, adorned with a green and gold silk cloth, a tall gold and jewelled crown, a white flower garland with orange and red marigold strands, and layered gold and silver necklaces. A pale-skinned elderly man with grey hair, glasses and a rudraksha mala stands at the lower left, reaching toward the deity. An ornate arched gold-toned frame surrounds the murti against a deep red backdrop.2021-11-18A devotee with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a white face mask, stands in prayer with palms pressed together before a large golden deity murti of Venkateshwara (Vishnu) with a black stone face, red and white vertical tilak, gold crown and gold arms holding conch and discus. The murti is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, a green gemstone chest ornament, silver necklaces and a maroon silk garment with gold border. The devotee wears saffron-orange rudraksha malas and a white markings on the bare shoulder, while ornate gold-patterned panels frame the shrine behind.2021-01-31A woman in a white sari and cream blouse, seen from behind with her hair in a bun, holds a lit oil lamp toward a large black Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched shrine. The deity wears a green and gold turban, a silver and jewelled necklace, golden arms and a yellow-and-green silk cloth, with a red velvet backdrop and garlands. A small golden Ganesha image sits to the lower right, and a colourful painted cloth hangs at the upper left. The scene is an indoor temple puja.2022-02-18