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A small altar in an indoor room with a yellow wall. Above it hangs a framed photograph showing a smiling man with long dark hair in saffron robes, hand raised in blessing, seated before a tree, beside a framed picture of a goddess in red and gold seated on a lotus-like throne. A small brass-and-red-clad deity murti stands in front, wearing a pink flower garland and a crown. Below it sit fresh produce and offerings: white pumpkins, a red flower, green leaves, a green squash, a netted bag of potatoes and a bag of green beans. Garlands of red and orange flowers frame the picture. A small framed certificate hangs to the right beside a door.2020-11-29A long table in a temple hall is laden with donated food for annadan. Rows of rice bags including Royal Sona Masoori and Royal Brown Basmati, Mahatma rice, packaged lentils and grains, canned goods, bananas, oranges, pineapple and red apples cover the table. A brass platter of fruit and sweets sits at the centre near yellow flowers. Behind, a wall-mounted television shows a deity murti on screen, and at left, three decorated deity murtis in pink and gold garments stand on a draped altar with brass lamps. No people are visible.2021-01-14KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/14/20212021-01-14A photograph of a ritual offering table set before deity murti shrine figures draped in red, orange and gold silk saris with garlands. In the foreground, a bright orange and gold patterned cloth covers the table, holding brass and steel trays and bowls of bananas, apples, strawberries, blackberries, dried lentils, chickpeas and grains, plus packaged Royal Sona Masoori rice and urad dal. Brass lamps and oil lamps stand on carved wooden stands to the left and centre. No people are visible.2024-07-07Home altar in a wood-panelled room with a table draped in white cloth. A large printed or framed image of a smiling man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, raising one hand in blessing, stands at the back, garlanded with red and white flowers. On the table are a vase of white and red flowers, brass lamps and bells, a small Ganesha figure, and a black-and-red padukas (sandals) setup on a blue cloth in front. Grocery items including organic gala apples, Royal Basmati Rice, lentils and cereal sit in a cardboard box and on the floor, with a brass puja tray nearby. No physical people are visible.2021-01-23Mahashivaratri 2021 +2 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/14/20212021-01-14KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 8/11/20212021-08-11A food drive donation display in a room with red walls and wooden floor. In front of a large framed image of a smiling figure in saffron robes, a maroon turban, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, seated on a red velvet cushioned seat flanked by two gold carved pillars, sits a pile of groceries including bags of India Gate basmati rice, Deveen brown basmati rice, Golden Temple tea, Lipton tea, boxes of cereal, pasta, soup cans and a bottle of vegetable oil. Bookshelves and a book with the same figure stand at left. No people are visible in the scene.2020-11-13KAILASA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA on 3/11/20212021-03-11 +1 copiesA photo of food donation boxes packed into the open trunk of a car. A smiling person in a red turban and orange garment with beaded necklaces and garlands raises both hands near the front seats. In front are cardboard boxes and bags of organic white rice, including Organic Sonamasuri White Rice, and bags of black beans and other legumes. The scene documents a rice and bean donation for a food pantry.2021-05-17KAILASA MULHEIM, GERMANY on 11/16/20202020-11-16 +2 copies