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A photograph of an elaborate offering display arranged before several painted deity murtis and a framed portrait. Three white-faced deity figures stand at the back: on the left a figure in red and gold robes with a crown, in the centre a figure in blue with a peacock-feather headdress and gold necklaces, and on the right a figure in pink and purple with a garland of red and white flowers. In front, a framed portrait labelled with a name sits on a pink cloth, garlanded with red and white flowers, and beside it stand vases of yellow and red flowers. Dozens of clear plastic containers filled with sweets, fruit and snacks cover the tables in tiers, and rows of dark-faced figures in orange robes line the right side. Peacock feathers and a white curtain frame the scene.

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A photograph of a festive offering display set up in front of several white deity murti statues, with a large pink-and-blue draped backdrop. Behind the table, a red-and-gold clad goddess murti stands with a crown and holds objects, and a crowned figure with a flute-like pose and blue drape stands beside a pink-robed murti adorned with bead necklaces and pink garlands. On the right, an orange-robed statue with rudraksha beads stands near the table. In the centre, a framed portrait labelled with a printed caption sits draped with a marigold garland, showing a saffron-clad figure with long hair and a garland; the portrait is printed, not a physical person. The table holds rows of covered sweets and fruit in plastic containers, a tiered stack of fruit and sweets on the left, yellow and white flower arrangements, and red roses. No physical people are visible.2009-10-18A tiered offering display of sweets and fruit arranged on gold-draped pyramid stands with pink cloth bases, many small clear plastic cups holding sweets, nuts and fried snacks, and red and yellow roses scattered among them. Behind it stand white marble deity murtis: a flute-playing Krishna with a flower-and-feather crown and green garland, and a Radha-like figure in a magenta veil and layered jewellery. To the right, a framed photo of a smiling young man in orange robes and rudraksha is garlanded with red and white flowers; this is a photograph of a printed image, not a person present. Yellow roses and bottled drinks sit at the lower left and edges of the frame, and small figures in orange robes are visible at the far right. No physical people are shown in the photo.2009-10-18A photograph of a devotional altar against a plain white wall. Two white marble deity murtis stand at centre: the left figure wears a blue silk dhoti, a multicoloured turban with feathers and flowers, and holds a flute; the right figure wears a pink veil, layered gold and jewel necklaces and a pink flower garland. Peacock feathers stand at left. In front, a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a mala, seated with raised hand before a tree, is garlanded with red and yellow flowers. The table is covered with a pink cloth and laden with trays of sweets, nuts, fruit arrangements and bowls of offerings. A small hand is visible at lower right. A portrait labelled with the text on the page is not legible in the image itself.2009-10-18A photograph of a festive altar display with two white marble deity murtis dressed in blue and purple silks. The figure on the left plays a flute and wears a colourful flowered headdress with peacock feathers and a green garland; the figure on the right, wearing a pink veil, gold jewellery and a red and white flower garland, holds a hand raised in blessing. In front stands a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes seated before a tree, garlanded with red and white flowers. Tables covered in pink cloth hold many plastic containers of sweets, dried fruit and snacks, with peacock feathers and fruit arrangements at the sides. Orange-robed statues stand at the far right edge. Text on the image includes a copyright notice.2009-10-18A photograph of a devotional puja before a decorated altar with several deity murtis draped in purple, blue and red garments and garlanded with flowers and necklaces. Tiered brass trays of fruit and offerings, rows of small oil lamps and bowls of flowers fill the front of the altar, and a framed portrait with a flower garland sits at the centre. A man in an orange robe stands at left reaching toward the altar, while a seated priest in orange raises a lamp in aarti. Rows of seated devotees in saffron, orange, yellow and white saris and kurtas face the altar, with a woman in white at right and a woman in orange sari near the centre. White curtains frame the altar on both sides.2009-10-18KAILASA OMAN on 11/15/20202020-11-15A seated crowd of devotees fills the front of a temple hall during a festival offering. Behind them stands an altar with several white-robed deity murti, including figures in ornate crowns and garlands, flanked by tiered trays of sweets and fruit in clear containers. A framed photograph of a figure in orange garments sits at centre, garlanded with flowers. Men and women in saffron, pink, green and orange saris and kurtas sit close together; one woman in orange holds her hands together. White curtains frame the altar, and a brass kalasha-style vessel is visible at lower right.2009-10-18KAILASA OMAN on 11/27/20202020-11-27 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple-hall offering. A figure in a maroon dhoti and a wrap with a multicoloured garland stands at left, one hand raised in a wave, wearing an orange head cloth and gold necklace. Behind him a large deity murti stands in front of a golden-orange draped backdrop and a red and gold ornate arch, the murti adorned with a tiered multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white. A carpet holds dozens of silver trays of naivedyam: sweets, fruit, rice dishes and bananas. A red velvet curtain, a red-cushioned seat and an air conditioner complete the room. The figure appears to be a devotee or priest, and the scene is a 108-dish naivedyam offering.2013-11-17Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA photo of a temple hall with a large golden arch framing a deity murti pair decorated with multicoloured garlands in red, green, yellow and white. Many silver and steel bowls of food, including sweets and fruit offerings, are arranged on a red patterned carpet in front of the murti, consistent with a naivedyam offering. A standing figure on the left wears an orange-and-red robe, a crown or headband, and long flower garlands, and raises a hand in greeting. Purple drapes hang behind, with an air conditioner unit and a window on the right.2013-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine altar decorated for Guru Purnima at a KAILASA temple setting. A large printed portrait of a man with a red-orange turban and a broad smile is displayed behind the altar, with a garland of marigolds draped over it. In front, a deity murti set and a golden ceremonial vessel are surrounded by marigold garlands. The red velvet-draped altar holds metal bowls of offerings, including fried snacks, sweets, fruit, and rice dishes, arranged in rows on teal cloths on the floor. No people are visible in the scene.2021-07-23