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A decorated deity murti at a temple shrine, shown as a figure with large white feathered wings and a white turban, seated on a white draped pedestal decorated with moss, white flowers and a lotus. Behind it stand larger painted deity figures in gold crowns with peacock-feather headpieces, one in teal and gold robes playing a flute and one in green and gold with a raised hand. Brass oil lamps, a red cushion with flower offerings and a leopard-print mat sit on the floor in front. Red carpeting and a gold peacock-feather backdrop frame the scene. No living people are visible.

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April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a central figure seated on a gold ornate throne, shown as a doll-like statue rather than a living person, with a crown, dark hair and white feathered wings spread wide. Two standing statues flank it on either side, wearing gold crowns and colourful embroidered robes in red, green and gold. A white draped platform sits at the base with floral offerings, small fruits, marigold-like petals and a patterned cloth on the floor. Warm lamp light and a beige draped backdrop surround the display. Visible readable text is a ' with '' omittedA photograph of a temple-style stage display with a central figure in a flowing white gown and a large white feathered wing spread behind, seated or raised on white draped fabric and sprigs of greenery. Flanking figures are ornate deity murtis in gold and red robes and crowns, one on the left holding a staff and one on the right with a headdress. A gilded arch frames the centre. In front, a small tray holds a pair of lamps, brass vessels and pink flowers on a red cloth. The central figure's face is not clearly visible, and no person can be identified.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA decorated white-and-silver murti in a temple hall, seated on a white-draped platform with white feathery wings spread wide and a white cloud-like tulle base. The figure wears a white turban with a white fan-shaped ornament, a white robe, and gold hand accents. Behind it stands a large gilded arched backdrop with a peacock-feather motif. Flanking colourful statues include a figure in orange-red with a crown holding a staff, a crowned female figure in red and gold, and a flute-playing figure in teal and gold with a crown. Floral offerings in a red velvet tray and brass puja vessels, including bells and small lamps, sit on a leopard-print cloth in front. The floor is grey carpet.A decorated shrine in a temple hall with gold-draped curtains behind it. At the centre, a figure dressed in a large white feathered costume with wide white wings and a white turban-like headdress stands before a gold ornate throne-like frame, with white fairy lights glowing around it. Flanking statues of deities in gold crowns and red, green and gold garments line the back, including a flute-playing figure in green and gold. In front, a white draped platform holds white flowers and a small offering of flowers, with brass puja vessels on a leopard-print cloth and a vase of white calla lilies on the floor. Possibly a deity murti in a feathered decoration rather than a living person.A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits cross-legged on a red-and-patterned mat at the right, beside a microphone stand and small brass vessels and oil lamps. Behind him, a white swan-like figure with outstretched feathered wings sits on a white draped base decorated with greenery and flowers, in front of a gold-framed backdrop. Several painted deity statues in gold crowns and green and red garments stand along the back, including one playing a flute. Shelves of colourful cloth items line the right wall. The scene appears to be a temple or hall setting with puja items laid out.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA Events