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Interior of a Hindu temple with gold-framed shrines hung with garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and a beaded necklace stands at a shrine, a devotee-style figure bestowing blessings or prasad. Several people stand before him with hands together in prayer or receiving offerings: a woman in a red top with palms pressed together, a woman in a white top, a child in a dark top and beige shorts, and a man in a grey-and-white jacket. Brass oil lamps and a vase of white lilies sit on a small wooden table. Deity murti in red and gold clothing and a large deity figure draped in green, orange and white garlands are visible.

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Devotees in a temple shrine room offer prayers before a deity murti heavily decorated with multicolored flower garlands in green, yellow, red and white. A man in a white polo shirt and blue jeans stands at left with his back to the camera, a woman in a red top faces the altar with hands raised, and a man in a grey shirt stands at center with palms joined in namaste beside a child. A shaven-headed figure in orange-saffron robes stands behind the group near the altar. Ornate golden arches, brass oil lamps, bells and a brass kalasha-style vessel frame the shrine, with a seated statue in orange robes and turban at upper left and another robed statue at right.2008-10-22Interior of a Hindu temple shrine with a priest in orange robes and a white shirt-free orange cloth standing at the left, reaching toward a deity murti adorned with a golden crown and multicoloured flower garlands. Four devotees stand in front with their backs to the camera: a man in a white polo shirt and jeans, a woman in a red top and dark trousers, a woman in a white top, and a man in a white shirt. Other murtis are garlanded in marigold and multicoloured flower strings, including a dark stone figure at right, a gold arched frame, brass oil lamps on tall stands, a vase of white lilies, and a black stone bull with pearl and bell ornaments in the foreground.2008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22A temple puja scene inside a shrine with two deity murtis dressed in garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. At left, a dark stone deity wears a pink and gold sari and a golden crown. At right, a larger murti wears a green garment, gold ornaments and a tall golden crown. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on the floor holding a tray of offerings, possibly a puja plate, while a woman in a green sari sits beside him. Two women in saris and a man in a white shirt bend or sit before the altar. On the far right, a figure in a sleeveless orange-and-pink wrap stands with back turned. A brass lamp and a bowl sit at the lower right, and a small Nandi statue appears at the lower left. Informational placards are displayed beside the murtis.2008-10-22A photograph inside a temple with gold-framed deity murtis dressed in colourful garlands and silk. Seated on the floor in the centre, a man in orange robes performs a ritual offering, holding a small brass plate while a woman in a green sari sits beside him. Two seated devotees in saris and a man in a white shirt watch nearby, and a woman in a white top sits in the foreground with her back to the camera. A low tray of fruit and offerings, oil lamps and a brass vessel sit on the floor, with a red rope barrier at left and a deity murti in blue-draped niche at left.2008-10-22Indoor temple puja at a Hindu shrine with two decorated deity murtis draped in multicolored flower garlands in yellow, green, red and white, one with a gold crown and jewelry. In front, a seated priest with a shaved head and bare upper body presses his palms together, facing a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing with a head covering who also holds hands joined in prayer. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left and brass bells hang on the wall. About a dozen seated devotees in the foreground, including a child in a striped shirt and women in saris, face the altar. Brass figures in the right foreground show ornate gold headpieces.2008-10-22October 15 20082008-10-15Indoor temple puja at Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple in Los Angeles. Two shrines hung with thick garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers frame deity murtis, with a bright magenta and gold cloth beneath the right shrine. A priest in a saffron-orange cloth sits cross-legged before a low blue-covered seat, facing the shrine beside a young man in white ritual dhoti. Seated devotees in saris and kurtas, including a girl in red and green, watch from the floor. Brass oil lamps, bells and a lamp stand are at the front, and a small silver altar stands on the right.2008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22Interior of a Hindu temple shrine decorated with garlands and bright colours. On the left a black stone Shiva lingam sits on a pedestal beside a black bull statue (Nandi) draped in garlands. On the right, deity murtis with flower garlands and a golden crown stand on a raised platform. A standing person in an orange-saffron robe with head covered faces the shrine near the centre. Two people kneel at the lower right: a woman in a green and red sari, and a man in white ritual clothing performing puja beside a row of brass oil lamps. A brass kalasha and small offerings sit on the floor.Devotees stand before a temple shrine in a plain hall with grey carpet and white walls. Several deity murtis are dressed with garlands of red, orange and white flowers, and a black Nandi bull statue with a red cloth sits on a low platform in the foreground. A woman in an orange sari sits near the shrine, while a man in dark clothes stands at the altar. Brass oil lamps and a golden kalasha stand nearby. A woman in a green and purple sari with a long braid faces the shrine in the left foreground. Other devotees in casual clothes watch the puja.2008-10-16April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA Events