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A photograph of a temple shrine in a yellow-walled hall. A deity murti in a pink and gold sari-style garment with a tall ornate gold arch behind it stands on a green cloth altar, garlanded with red flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps (lamps). On the right, an empty seat draped in orange cloth with a green border holds a second decorated figure in a dark crown with a garland. In the foreground, a purple cloth is laid on the floor with silver plates holding packaged grains, pulses, spices, oils, jars and canned goods, an offering of food. No people are visible.

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Photograph of an indoor temple shrine with a large multi-armed goddess murti in blue and gold garments, adorned with red and orange garlands, standing on a blue-draped dais beneath an ornate gold-framed arch and a white curtain with gold tree motif. In front, a long row of gold trays holds offerings of grains, pulses, spices, sweets, packets, oil bottles and small jars, laid along a magenta silk cloth with a blue border. A gold kalasha sits on the dais before the murti. No people are visible.2022-07-01 +1 copiesPhoto 99182392022-07-01 +1 copiesA priest in white dhoti and face mask stands before a decorated shrine in a hall with yellow walls, holding a ritual lamp or offering toward a deity murti seated on a gilded throne with blue draped cloth and flower garlands. A golden tree-like backdrop hangs behind the throne. Brass and silver trays of grains, flowers, fruit and offerings are arranged on a purple cloth and blue mat in front, with bottles and packets. A second decorated murti in pink and green sits to the right.2022-07-01 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/13/20222022-04-13A temple shrine with two decorated deity murtis and no people visible. On the left, a deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche framed by white and orange flower garlands, wearing a magenta silk skirt with gold border, a gold necklace and a tall crown, holding a staff-like implement. On the right, a second murti sits on an orange and gold silk-draped seat with a dark canopy and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a brass bowl of flower petals sits on a green cloth, and a bouquet of red roses is in front. A small notice sign is mounted on the wall at right.2022-02-02A photograph of a temple shrine for a festival offering. In the centre, a metal murti of a seated figure wears a blue and yellow turban, a yellow dhoti, layered gold necklaces and a yellow and green flower garland, with one hand raised. Beside it, a larger deity murti in pink and gold garments sits on a throne with flower garlands. Around the base are many metal bowls and steel trays of fruit, sweets, snacks, rice dishes, bananas, pineapple and a coconut, arranged as a neivedhyam offering. A purple cloth covers part of the table and a window with curtains lies behind. No living people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar dominated by a standing deity murti of Devi Meenakshi in a bright magenta and gold sari with a golden crown and ornate jewellery, set in a gilded arch with a golden kalasha-like crown above. Brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand flank the shrine. In the foreground, a bowl of mixed fresh vegetables and fruit, including cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, bananas and greens, is arranged on yellow cloth beside a small kalasha and packaged items. On the right, a standing person in white and gold clothing holds a dark cloth banner printed with trident and sacred symbol motifs. The deity is the central focus of a puja offering.2022-04-13KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/13/20222022-01-13KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/13/20222022-04-13KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/24/20222022-01-24Kailasa Paramparagatha Arunagiri Yogishwara Adi Arunachala Sarvajnapeetha SamrajyamAnnadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copies