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Photograph of a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a yellow border, seated on a red-and-yellow cloth before a black deity murti of Venkateshwara adorned with gold ornaments, a tall gold crown, a red and orange silk backdrop, white and pink flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace. The priest, with a tattooed upper back and a rudraksha mala, is offering to the deity. Brass vessels, a plate of rice and fruit, a brass lamp, and pink and white flowers surround the murti in a temple shrine. No identifiable a person appearance is visible.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 12/25/20202020-12-25A temple shrine interior with two deity murtis under gilded arches against dark maroon curtains. On the right, a black-faced murti of Venkateshwara wears an orange and gold silk garment, a large gold necklace and a white-and-pink flower garland. Before it, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a yellow border kneels and offers flowers and ornaments at the feet of the murti, with pink roses and marigolds spread across the base. A brass lamp stands to the right. On the left, a second murti in a blue and red silk skirt with gold trim sits on a red and gold throne cover, adorned with necklaces and a crown-like headdress. The priest has tattoos on his arm and a dark topknot.2020-12-25Photo 82861462022-10-01 +3 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 12/25/20202020-12-25A photograph of a deity murti of Sri Venkateshwara (Tirupati Balaji) in a temple alcove decorated with gold-toned carved arch. The murti has a tall white-and-silver crown, a white urdhva pundra mark on the face, a dark face, and is draped in red and gold silk with many silver necklaces and a white and pink flower garland. Pink and white flower arrangements fill the foreground, and a brass lamp with a lit flame stands at the right. On the left edge, a bare-chested priest with a topknot, a black face mask, a rudraksha mala and a tattoo on his arm holds flowers or offerings near the altar. No other people are visible.2020-12-25KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 12/25/20202020-12-25A temple puja in a shrine room with an orange cloth covering the floor. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a gold border raises a lit lamp before a central deity murti decorated with white floral garlands, a gold crown, and jewelled necklaces, seated on a red-and-gold base. A second priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at right with palms joined in prayer beside a microphone stand. A purple-draped deity murti with a crown and a garland stands in an ornate gold arch at left. Trays of fruit, sweets, coconut, and flower petals sit on the floor in front, along with brass vessels and a shining plate of offerings.2020-07-04KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/14/20212021-01-14KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/2/20222022-10-02 +3 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 5/2/20202020-05-02KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 9/30/20222022-09-30 +3 copiesA bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a blue and gold border stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit lamp before a large black stone deity murti of Venkateswara, with a white-and-red urdhva pundra mark, a jewelled crown, many garlands and gold ornaments, and green and pink silk drapery. Pink petals lie on the altar base, with silver vessels, a small brass standing figure, and an oil lamp at lower left. A red curtain hangs at the right against a yellow wall. The scene is a puja to the deity murti.2022-06-10 +1 copies