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A 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.

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A 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 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.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 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.2009-10-18KAILASA in SanJose on 8/23/20192019-08-23 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a decorated altar with two white statues of Radha and Krishna standing side by side before a deep red draped curtain. The figure on the left, Krishna, holds a flute to his lips and wears a peacock-feather crown, a blue and gold garment with a red sash, and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right, Radha, wears a red and pink embroidered skirt, a sheer gold-trimmed veil over her head, and pearl and bead necklaces. Fresh pink and orange flowers sit in front, potted green plants flank the altar, and a small peacock figure and a framed picture are at the base. No living people are visible.2013-05-07KAILASA in SanJose on 8/23/20192019-08-23 +1 copies2003 -World Tour Chicago USA2003-08-01KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 6/28/20212021-06-28A photograph of a temple display with three large white statues on a black pedestal. On the left, a goddess murti in red and gold sari with a crescent moon on her forehead, holding a trident and garlands. In the centre, a Krishna-form murti in orange-red dhoti and orange turban, playing a flute and wearing white flower garlands. On the right, a murti in a blue, orange and red bandhani-patterned skirt with an orange veil, wearing red and white garlands. Along the right wall, rows of small black and white statues in orange cloth stand on a black shelf. A small printed photo card and a wooden plaque sit in the foreground, with fresh flowers on the floor. No people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a marble murti pair of Krishna and Radha standing on a magenta and purple draped altar. The Krishna figure, on the left, wears a peacock-feather crown, plays a flute held at his lips, and wears a pink and blue dhoti with gold-embroidered borders. The Radha figure, on the right, wears a tall crown, a purple and gold sari and layered gold necklaces, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. White and pink roses and marigold garlands are arranged in the foreground, with a small brass lamp at the left and an orange cloth hanging at the upper right. No people are visible.2019-08-23 +1 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 8/11/20202020-08-11