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A temple ritual photographed indoors against a plain white-painted brick wall. Centre frame, a deity murti sits within a golden canopy (mandapa) draped with red, white and green flower garlands and a lit oil lamp, with a green garland over the figure. A bald man with a bare upper body wears a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala and stands with his back to the camera, facing the altar. Beside the altar, a man in a white dhoti and shawl leans in to tend the shrine. At left, women in saris (one in blue, one in red-orange) stand near the altar. At right, a smiling woman in a red sari and others stand close behind. At far right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering reaches out a hand toward the altar. Devotees gather in an abhishekam or puja setting.

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A photograph of a golden palanquin-style shrine decorated with white and red flower garlands and peacock feathers, housing a deity murti in orange and gold garments with ornate jewellery and a crown. Several devotees attend it at an entrance with glass doors. A woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads stands at left, a person in a white dhoti and shawl with reddish hair stands centre-left, a man in white kurta bends to the shrine at centre-right, and a woman in a white sari with a magenta border stands at right. The shrine is being carried or arranged for a procession or ritual at the temple entrance.2008-04-27A temple hall in which a gilded palanquin-style shrine carrying a decorated deity murti stands on a golden base, draped in green and red garments, with garlands of flowers at its base. Around it, several devotees attend: a woman in a yellow and gold sari holds a decorated fan, a woman in a white dhoti-style garment with red border walks beside the palanquin holding a staff, a woman in a green sari waves a whisk-like fan, and a man in white stands behind. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder stands facing the procession, and rows of orange and saffron cloths hang on the far wall. Background includes an ornate gold throne-like chair, religious paintings and a red ceremonial backdrop.2008-04-27A crowded temple-hall scene during a ritual procession with a golden palanquin. On the right, a bare-chested man in white dhoti raises one arm to steady an ornate gold canopy, its pillars garlanded with red and white flowers. Beside him, a seated deity murti or decorated figure wears blue, purple and red drapes and a gold crown, with peacock feathers and flower garlands. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron shawl, with a bare upper body and visible adornments, stands near a bowing devotee in a red blouse and brown-gold sari. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands behind them, while women in saris and shawls, including one in red and white, and children stand in the background. A gold-and-red umbrella and shelves of small statues line the back wall, with white drapes behind.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a procession at an outdoor temple walkway beside a white wall. A golden palanquin with a small gold canopy and a deity murti draped in garlands of orange and white flowers is pulled on wheels by a man in white dhoti and a young woman in a green top with a floral wrap. Devotees follow: a woman in a turquoise and pink sari, a woman in a red sari holding a plate, a man in a pink shirt holding papers, and a man in a cream kurta. A man in a white dhoti walks at the front. Trees and sky are visible in the background.2008-10-22A temple scene inside a Hindu shrine at Nithyanandeshwara temple. A deity murti sits on a gold palanquin-style pedestal beneath a gold canopy, draped in orange and green silk and decorated with red and white flower garlands. Behind it stand gilded shrine figures framed by multicoloured flower garlands. A barefoot man in white dhoti with a green-bordered shawl stands at left looking aside. A man in white dhoti and shawl bends forward toward the murti, adjusting or offering something. Another white-clad man stands at right, and two women in saffron and blue saris, one with a bindi and jewellery, stand at the right edge. Brass oil lamps and lit candles sit around the pedestal, and peacock-feather fans are visible.A ceremonial scene in a temple-like foyer. In the centre, a small deity murti in gold and red adornments with a crown is being lifted or carried on a wooden platform beside a golden throne-like seat draped in purple cloth and decorated with red and white garlands and peacock feathers. A man in white ritual dress and a saffron-orange cloth stands behind the throne, while a man in a white dhoti and sash holds a white fan or whisk over the murti. Another man in a white shirt and a man in a striped shirt stand at the right, watching or assisting, with a bare-footed figure in white at the far left bending over the platform. Offerings of flowers and a small oil lamp sit on the platform.April 20 20112011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20A photograph of a festival procession inside a glass-fronted building, with a golden canopied palanquin carrying a decorated deity murti at centre. The murti wears a red and gold garment, a green and gold sash, a jewelled necklace and a flower-covered base, with marigold and rose garlands and peacock-feather ornaments hanging from the canopy. Several devotees in white dhoti-style clothing stand around it: a man in the foreground on the left claps with palms together, a man in white with a green-striped shawl holds a white chamara fan over the murti, and an older woman in a yellow sari stands behind. Parked cars and a street are visible through the windows.2008-04-27Indoor temple procession in a hall with grey carpet. A golden palanquin decorated with red and pink flower garlands carries a deity murti draped in a colourful silk cloth. A barefoot man with reddish hair wears a white dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala, and pulls the palanquin with a long wooden pole. To the right, a woman in a blue sari with gold trim balances a tray of fruit on her head, and a woman in a maroon and gold sari walks beside her. A drum is visible behind them, along with several other devotees, a child in a striped top, and a framed painting on the wall above a wooden altar.2008-04-27Night procession outdoors under street lights: a gold-roofed palanquin (ratha/palanquin) draped with red and white flower garlands and peacock-feather fans, carrying a deity murti dressed in red and orange silk and a green-and-red garland, with a large jewelled crown. A priest in white dhoti with green border on the left swings a smoking censer (dhoop/incense) toward the murti. Behind the palanquin a purple cloth hangs, and a woman in a red sari holds a peacock-feather fan. A man in white on the right edge is partly visible. A framed photo of a figure is mounted on the canopy, and a floral-decorated golden base sits below.