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Close overhead photo of a food offering on a grey tray. In the upper centre stands a small gilded deity murti with orange marigold flowers and red petals on a white plate, with a black triangular item at its base. Bowls hold cubed beetroot with lemon and lime wedges, a blue-patterned bowl of chopped green leaves, a small dish of white yogurt-like paste, a dish of golden-brown chutney, green chilies or beans, and a few empty glasses. No people are visible.

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A home altar arrangement photographed from above on a table. In the centre stands a cut-out printed picture of a man with a long dark braid, a red and gold turban, rudraksha beads, orange marigold garlands and a trident beside him, mounted on a small silver stand. Beneath it sits a brass deity murti decorated with marigolds and red flowers, next to brass bells and a dark pyramid-shaped object on a white plate. Two potted plants with green leaves and red blossoms frame the altar, and a red cloth hangs behind. In the foreground a white bowl holds cubed beetroot, lemon wedges and avocado, a blue patterned bowl holds shredded greens, and small glasses of water sit on a grey tray with pea pods.2021-09-30A home altar on a wooden tray with wire edging displays brass and wooden deity murti, including a standing gilded brass figure with red and turquoise stone necklace, and carved wooden figures with rose petals and marigolds scattered before them. Brass bells hang from a green leafy garland strung across a metal frame above, with an Om pendant and small cards tucked among the foliage. Beside the altar, a tray holds bowls of sliced watermelon, mango, papaya, strawberry, blueberries, arugula, spinach, edamame and black beans with corn, plus a lemon half. No people are visible.2021-11-06KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 9/23/20212021-09-23Photo of a home altar setup with offerings on a white platter in the foreground: bowls of black beans, dark berries or olives, soup or porridge, sliced carrots, a halved lemon, and small glasses of liquid. Behind them a wicker-framed altar holds a small gilded deity murti of standing Vishnu-like form with a red garland, flowers, green leaves, a rudraksha mala and small bells. At left, a framed portrait shows a man in an orange turban and gold-trimmed garments, and gold Ganesha figures sit on a red cloth beside a white tray reading LOVE. No people are visible.2021-09-26A home altar offering arranged on a round white tray. Centre: a small silver-and-gold shrine with a gold deity murti and red and orange flowers, plus brass bells at its base. Behind it stands a tall acrylic standee of a bearded man wearing a dark feathered turban and a rudraksha mala, holding a ceremonial staff. Left: a potted bonsai-style tree beside a red cloth. Right: a second potted plant. In front lie a bowl of red grapes, a bowl of cut orange carrot, a bowl of spinach, a halved avocado and a cut papaya piece, a lemon half, a small dish of white curd, and three empty glasses. No people are visible.2021-10-01KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 8/31/20212021-08-31KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 9/23/20212021-09-23A home altar display photographed close up. In the foreground a tray holds small white bowls of dates, a bowl of dark liquid garnished with a mint leaf, and several small glasses of drinks. Behind it, a white dish holds a small gilded brass figurine group of deities, a pair of small brass bells, a black pyramid-shaped object and scattered dried rose petals. Leafy green plants in grey pots flank the scene. Above, a printed portrait cutout of a bearded man in a white turban and ornate clothing, with a rudraksha mala and a trident motif, is propped in front of a red-orange garment worn by someone whose body is cropped out of frame.2021-09-24A photograph of a home altar on a window ledge with plants and a bowl arrangement in front. Behind the bowls stands a small shrine with a red Ganesha figure, a seated deity murti, a brass bell, and a brass oil lamp, all surrounded by dried rose petals and brass plates engraved with an Om symbol. Bowls on a wooden tray hold orange slices, sliced carrots, leafy greens, an open pink hibiscus flower, shredded coconut, chocolate pieces, and a red apple. A cardboard card on a plant pot reads Mount Shasta California. No people are visible.2013-05-12Photograph of a home altar table with a wooden tray holding small brass and resin deity murti, surrounded by pink and white hibiscus flowers and a few marigold petals, with brass bells and an om pendant hanging above. Beside it on a white platter sit bowls of dark olives, cubes of orange pumpkin or squash, white cubes of paneer-like cheese, a halved lemon, a red apple, purple grapes, sliced avocado and a bowl of yogurt. Red tablecloth and bamboo backdrop. No people are visible.2021-10-01KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 8/18/20212021-08-18KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 11/6/20212021-11-06