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June 24 2022

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Three gold-coloured metal murti standing side by side on a wet, water-covered floor in a temple, each on its own square base with pink flowers scattered at the feet. The central figure is a multi-armed deity holding a trident and other implements, with a tall crown and a purple tilak mark on the forehead. The figure on the left is a smaller child-like form with a purple mark on its forehead, and the figure on the right is a robed deity with a tall crown and a purple mark. Behind them are an oil lamp, a blue cloth draped over a platform, and a pink-clad deity figure. The scene looks like an abhishekam in progress.2022-06-24Kailasa Minjur december 26th 2021A photograph of a bronze-toned set of deity murtis on a rusted metal platform outdoors, decorated with white chrysanthemum-type flowers. A central standing murti with a tall crown and a red tilak on the forehead holds up its hands, with rudraksha-like beads hanging from its shoulders. Flanking it are a smaller figure on the left wearing a beaded mala and a red tilak, and a figure on the right draped in an orange-red cloth with a tall crown. A small seated figure with a flower sits in front. Behind them is an ornate embossed metal panel and a paved ground with dry leaves. No people are visible.2025-08-26Close photograph of three gilded metal murti figures standing on a tray during an abhishekam. The central four-armed deity murti, wearing a conical crown and ornaments, is being bathed by a thin stream of liquid poured from a spout at upper right. To the left stands a bare-chested male murti with a red tilak and draped lower garment; to the right stands a female murti in a red brocade sari with a gold border and a red bindi. Below is a yellow-tinged liquid on the tray, with white and purple flowers at the bottom edge. Carved wooden lattice screens fill the background.2020-11-03Close photo of three bronze-toned murti figures standing on a brass tray at an altar. The central figure is a multi-armed deity wearing a tall crown and necklaces, holding objects in its hands. To the left stands a smaller bare-chested boy-form figure, and to the right a female figure in a white draped cloth. A small ornate lion-like or makara-style base sits at the centre front. Red flower petals are scattered on the tray, and a bed of rudraksha beads lies behind the figures on a patterned cloth. A hand reaches in from the upper left. No physical people are the subjects; the figures are statues.2020-12-07June 24 20222022-06-24Three bronze-coloured metal murti figures stand on a brass tray during abhishekam at a Kailasa temple setting. The central four-armed deity murti wears a tall crown, a sacred thread and a short dhoti, flanked by two smaller standing figures: one on the left bare-chested with a short dhoti, and one on the right wearing a draped shawl. Yellow marigold flowers are scattered around the bases, and a small brass cup and a lamp stand on the tray with liquid and oil residue. Tiled wall with brown leaf motifs behind.Kailasa minjur december 27th 2021KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 1/4/20212021-01-04Three small metal murti statues stand on a yellow-tinted surface, each decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemum flowers and red kumkum marks on the forehead. The central four-armed deity murti wears a tall crown, a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders and a beaded garland. A smaller figure on the left is unadorned except for flowers and a mala, and a figure on the right wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulder. A small silver Ganesha figure sits in front, with fallen petals scattered around the base. No physical people are visible; the statues are depictions.Three gold-coloured metal deity murtis stand on a reddish-brown cloth in a dim room, each on a small pedestal decorated with white flowers. The central figure has a tall crown, multiple arms and vibhuti or kumkum marks on the forehead. The figure on the left is a small child-form murti, and the figure on the right wears a red-trimmed saffron-toned shawl and a tall crown. A small seated figure with a halo sits in front of the central pedestal, also with a white flower. Behind them a golden box or shrine structure is visible.2025-02-01Abhishekam offering on a white marble tray before three bronze-toned statues. In the centre stands a four-armed Shiva murti with a tall crown and raised hands; to the left stands a smaller male figure with a bare torso and folded palms, and to the right a female figure in a flowing yellow garment holding a white flower. In front lies a black Shiva linga wet from abhishekam, decorated with yellow and pink marigold-type flowers. Behind them are garlands of yellow and magenta flowers, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, brass vessels, and a printed backdrop showing a person's hand and garland. No living people are visible.2021-04-05