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A temple abhishekam in progress before a richly decorated deity murti. Several priests in yellow dhotis and bare upper bodies pour water over golden utsava murtis and a central golden deity image, using a silver vessel and white cloth. The figures are garlanded with white flower strings, and the shrine is hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Two priests on the right hold silver dishes and stand with hands folded. Bronze and brass offering bowls sit on a silver tray in the foreground.

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February 15 20132013-02-15 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20132013-02-16 +1 copiesNight-time ritual photograph in front of a temple, with golden lights and floral decorations. Two saffron-robed men pour liquid from a silver vessel over a golden metal deity murti standing on a golden base, which is adorned with a yellow and red floral garland. A third man in a white dhoti with gold border and a gold-toned upper garment stands beside the murti, and a bald man in white with a gold border kneels at the lower right near mango leaves and fruit. A shirtless-appearing figure is not present; the saffron-clad man at left has long, dark, swept-back hair and rudraksha-style beads, and the upper arm of a man in white shows a gold necklace. A deity murti with a trident is visible in the background. Abhishekam is being performed.2011-12-20Night-time ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at left and right, pouring liquid from a silver vessel and a conch-like container over a golden deity murti with a crown, holding a trident and a mace, decorated with a yellow marigold garland and red flowers. A third man in a white dhoti and gold chain kneels at lower right, and a fourth figure in maroon stands behind the murti near a second smaller golden idol. Marigold garlands and a decorated canopy frame the background with warm lamp light.2011-12-20A temple homa or yagna in progress before a gilded shrine with two deity murtis draped in garlands and yellow cloth. A shirtless young priest in white dhoti and yellow silk dhoti with a patterned border pours liquid from a vessel into a fire pit with flames. An older man with glasses and a pink-violet shawl over white clothes stands beside him, leaning in to assist. A seated priest in white dhoti sits at the fire pit, and a man in a green cap and white kurta with a garland stands at right with palms joined. Brass lamps, kalashas, marigold garlands and scattered flower petals fill the foreground.2013-07-18Photo 11734651A temple shrine scene where priests perform a puja before three gold-coloured deity murtis dressed with orange-yellow garlands of marigold and white flowers. The central murti wears an orange tall crown with a tilak. Behind, a large framed picture of a deity with a tall crown and garland is hung against a orange cloth canopy. Several bare-chested priests in yellow dhotis with striped borders stand around the altar; the priest on the left holds a silver vessel and offers water or flowers, while a bald elderly priest on the right stands with folded hands. A silver kalasha and bowls sit on a white altar, and a brass vessel stands at the lower right. Green mats cover the floor.2013-02-15 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20132013-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 15 20132013-02-15 +1 copiesMay 22 20152015-05-22January 09 20152015-01-09KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 7/4/20202020-07-04