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A temple ritual in an indoor Hindu shrine. A man in an orange saffron robe with a bare chest and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead stands before a large black stone Nandi bull statue, holding a bell-hung ritual chain of golden bells in one hand and gesturing with the other. He wears a gold necklace and a red shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him, a shrine displays deity murti decorated with colourful garlands and red-and-gold cloth, and a golden throne with red cushions stands at the right. A woman in a white sari with a red necklace kneels at left, watching. A red rope barrier and a small placard are visible.

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April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a temple shrine in which a man in saffron-orange robes, with a red shawl over his shoulders, a long beaded necklace, bangles and a shaved head with sandalwood markings, stands before a black stone Nandi bull and places a white flower garland on it. Behind him are deity murtis decorated with garlands in orange, yellow and white, a golden arched frame and a brass oil lamp on a stand. Two small bells hang at the upper left. A woman in the lower left and a child in pink in the foreground watch from the front rail. The appearance-based label is a person, based on the saffron robes, long beaded necklace and ornate ceremonial adornment, and he is performing a Nandi garlanding within the shrine.November 12 20102010-11-12March 07 20132013-03-07A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead mark, a saffron-orange shawl, and several beaded necklaces stands bending over a large black stone Nandi bull, pouring or touching liquid from a small vessel onto it. Behind him, a shrine holds a deity murti decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, and green flowers, with a red-and-gold garland on the right figure. A woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl sits at left beside a silver tray of puja items and a small flower arrangement. Another person in white is visible at far left edge. Gold and red fabric drapes frame the shrine. a person by the saffron robes, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and ceremonial stance at a Nandi abhishekam.A temple sanctum scene during worship at a Shiva lingam decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a rose garland over his shoulder and gold bangles stands at center, placing his hand on the golden lingam. Two younger men in orange-saffron cloth stand behind him, one with long hair. Behind the lingam is a gilded deity murti in a red-and-gold garment with a crown, and floral garlands in yellow, red and white fill the frame. Brass and silver kalasha-style vessels sit in the foreground. The pillared stone ceiling and warm lamplight complete the setting.2016-12-14A temple shrine interior during a ritual at the Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple in Los Angeles. A woman in an orange saree stands at a black stone shivalinga on a tiled platform, pouring from a brass vessel. Behind her a large deity murti with a crown and garlands sits beneath a gold arch, and a small gold figure with an orange headpiece stands nearby. Multicoloured decorated pillars with tassels rise behind the altar. Brass oil lamps, a black Nandi bull statue at left and a brass lamp stand flank the scene. Several devotees sit on the floor in the foreground, some in white and some with hair pinned, facing the shrine.2007-11-09A photograph of an abhishekam being performed before a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A woman in a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala, wearing gold bangles and a dark red-and-gold garment, pours water from a vessel over the murti, which is dressed with a red cloth. A shaved-headed man in an orange-red garment and rudraksha beads holds a silver vessel beside her, and a second shaved-headed man in white stands at the left edge. Water streams down onto the stone base as the flower-draped deity glows in warm lamplight.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple showing a large black stone Shivalinga on a lotus-shaped yoni pedestal, decorated with flowers and a white mark, being worshipped. A person in long dark hair and an orange robe leans over the lingam, adorning it with yellow and white flowers. Another person in an orange robe kneels at the right edge beside the lingam. A black stone Ganesha murti stands behind, with a small brass lamp and a golden figure, bowls and brass ritual vessels on the altar. At the left, two seated men in orange and white garments sit near a microphone, one wearing glasses and a head covering. The scene suggests abhishekam or puja at the lingam.2007-11-09A devotee in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban stands at right, palms pressed together in namaskar before a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white accents, and wears a crown and gold ornaments. Behind the figure are gold ceremonial umbrellas, a golden kalasha-like finial and a green leafy backdrop. Pink fabric covers the altar base, and small gold figures flank the throne. The devotee wears a red-and-gold ornamented necklace and bangles. The scene suggests darshan and puja in a temple-like hall.2015-07-06April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph inside a decorated tent at a Shuddhadvaitam event, showing a large black Shiva lingam draped in white cloth with a silver trishul-style pattern, garlanded with pink and orange flowers. A man in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp over the lingam while others stand around in orange and saffron clothing. An older man with long white hair and beard, wearing an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads, stands behind the lingam with hands folded beside a silver kalasha. Devotees in orange dhotis and red and gold ornaments stand nearby, some with brass offering plates, and a spectator crowd watches from the left. A golden deity figure with garlands sits on the right beside a golden throne-like canopy and bright orange and red drapes.2016-05-04