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A decorated temple shrine set against draped orange-red curtains and a garland-strung canopy. Three black stone murti stand in the centre: a large Shiva lingam wrapped in white cloth with a silver tripundra-style marking, draped in white and red flower garlands and a dark bead-and-rudraksha necklace, with a hanging bead canopy above. To the left a standing deity murti in yellow and blue robes holds a trident beside it, and to the right a female murti in a blue and teal sari with a flowered headdress. A small nandi-like figure with gold eyewear sits in front, flanked by ornate gold-and-leopard-print seats and brass lamps, with flowers and offerings on the floor. No people are visible.

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Indoor temple shrine photographed with a red draped backdrop and strings of small lights. A large black Shiva lingam stands at centre on a white cloth draped with a gold-bordered yellow cloth, with a golden yellow and white band, and a hanging beaded red-brown canopy above it. To the left, a dark-skinned deity murti in a green and magenta garment, crowned and garlanded with marigolds, stands beside a second figure in a red and gold costume with a plumed headdress. On the right, a black stone deity murti in orange and green sari-style dress with a tall crown stands on a black pedestal. Brass oil lamps, a trident, floral offerings and a black decorated murti stand in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2024-12-05Photo 11734602A photograph of a shrine to a Shiva lingam in a temple setting. The black lingam with a horizontal three-line tripundra marking is draped in white, green and orange cloth with gold-bordered sashes and a green-and-gold turban-like wrap, and adorned with a gold necklace and garland. Two gilded standing figures flank the shrine: a figure in red and gold robes on the left and a figure in a teal and blue sari with gold jewellery on the right, with a red-and-white deity image and gold-framed niche behind. A dragon fruit offering sits on a brass plate in front, and a gold-framed backdrop with red drapes surrounds the scene. No people are visible.2020-11-19A decorated black stone Shiva lingam stands at the centre of a temple shrine, draped with white and yellow flower garlands and a purple and gold cloth. Behind it, golden figures of standing devotees with hands folded flank a seated golden deity murti in an orange garment and layered necklaces. A small ornate golden figure sits at the lower right, and a red and gold cushion rests on a pedestal at left. On the right, a dressed murti is adorned with red and pink flower garlands. Brass lamps and scattered rose petals lie on the wooden tray in front, and a red curtain hangs behind the altar.2021-08-06KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/22/20202020-12-22Photograph of a temple altar with a dark blue Shiva lingam draped in blue silk, adorned with rudraksha malas, gold ornaments, and white and yellow marigold garlands, with a golden kalasha-style vessel and brass oil lamps in front. Behind it stand gilded deity statues: a figure in yellow dhoti and jeweled collar on the left, a figure with a trident and crown in the center-back, and a bearded figure in rust-coloured clothing with a garland on the right. A white and gold cloth sits draped over the right side, and a small blue-clad deity murti sits at the far right. No people are visible; the scene is a deity display.2020-12-30A photograph of a temple altar setup with a central seated deity murti draped in orange and purple cloth, adorned with rudraksha malas, white and yellow marigold garlands, and a large jeweled ornamental necklace. Flanking it are standing statues: on the left a figure in gold and pink robes with a jeweled necklace and a raised hand, and on the right a figure in a maroon turban and brown robes with rudraksha beads and a raised hand. Behind them a golden arch with a red and pink figure and a further deity murti. Brass lamps and small decorated pedestals stand in front, with red curtains behind. No living people are visible.2020-12-25KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 3/9/20212021-03-09 +1 copiesA temple altar scene with golden deity murti and statues before a gold arch and red curtains. Central golden murtis of a seated deity pair are adorned with gold crowns, jewelry and garlands of red roses, yellow and white flowers. A black linga stands in front wearing a red and gold garland and a Tripundra mark, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, seated on a blue and red cloth with a brass kalasha-style vessel. Standing at left is a golden statue wearing a red-and-orange turban, a gold necklace and a flower garland, in an orange and pink garment. At right a bearded statue in a black cap wears a rudraksha mala and flower garland, holding a kalasha. Small brass and blue figurines and scattered rose petals sit on the floor. No living people are visible.2019-12-20KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/20/20202020-12-20KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/29/20212021-01-29KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/1/20222022-03-01