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A temple shrine decorated for worship, with a large central Shiva lingam draped in a magenta and green silk cloth, garlanded with red roses, white flowers and rudraksha beads, set before two brass oil lamps. Behind it, golden murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand under a silver-embroidered arch, flanked by two standing deity figures in ornate jewelled robes and crowns, with a red curtain as backdrop. Garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers adorn the figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

A decorated altar with golden statues in a temple-style setting before red drapes. A seated deity murti in gold crown and robes sits centrally on a yellow throne-like seat, draped in dense garlands of red and white flowers, with a kumkum-marked face and a rudraksha-like necklace. Behind it, a tall gold-and-red deity murti holds a trident and a raised hand, beside a female figure in a white and orange sari. Standing statues on either side wear garlands of white and yellow flowers, one in a purple robe and one in a brown robe with a leopard-print headband. Brass oil lamps and flower petals lie on the stage floor below.

2020-07-04 +2 copies

A temple altar display photographed head-on, featuring a golden deity murti with a crown and ornate jewellery seated behind a central shivalinga-like form draped in a purple cloth and decorated with white and multicolour flower garlands and rudraksha strands. Two golden devotional statues flank the front: on the left a figure in a green and pink sari with a black hair bun, and on the right a statue in a rust-coloured turban and dhoti with a long beard and rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel sit before the altar, with a silver-and-gold embroidered backdrop and red floral curtains framing the scene.

2022-10-14 +1 copies

A decorated altar display of statues, not living people, on a stage with dark red and black draped curtains and painted wooden pillars. At the centre sits a golden shivalinga draped in a pink and green silk cloth, garlanded with white and red flowers and wearing a gold crown-like headpiece. Behind it, a golden deity murti with multiple arms and a crown sits on an ornate jeweled throne with a beaded arch. To the left stands a gold-coloured male statue in a green turban and green garment with a garland, and to the right a statue with a red turban, beard and rudraksha mala holding a staff. Brass lamps and a blue ceremonial cloth sit at the base, along with a small figure of a woman in pink. No living people are visible.

A decorated temple shrine displaying a group of golden murti statues against a dark curtain backdrop with painted pillars. Central seated deity murti with a crown and ornaments sits beside a consort figure, both framed by an ornate golden arch. A large lingam-form central element is adorned with red flower garlands, a rudraksha-style chain and a purple cloth, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like offering in front. Standing murti figures flank the centre, one in green and blue with a turban and garlands, the other in a red turban and rudraksha mala. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the figures. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.

A 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.

Indoor temple photograph of a decorated altar with a central Shivalingam draped in teal silk and adorned with a silver-and-white floral garland, rudraksha strands, and a silver ornamental collar. Behind it stand a large group of deity murti in bronze-gold finish: a central pair seated on a throne in front of a bright ornate arch, one holding a trident, the other wearing a crown and pink garments, flanked by a standing figure in yellow and white dress on the left and a bearded figure in brown robes and turban on the right, each with yellow-and-white marigold garlands. A small blue-dressed child figure stands at far right. Maroon curtains frame the stage, with brass oil lamps on white pedestals in front. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a temple shrine with golden and painted murti statues arranged before a red curtain and an ornate gold arch. Behind a central Shiva lingam-style form draped in a green and gold cloth, a standing deity figure in a crown holds a trident, beside a female figure in pink with a crown. Flanking statues include a figure in a yellow and pink lower garment on the left and a bearded sage-like figure in a rust-coloured robe with rudraksha on the right, each wearing yellow and red marigold garlands. The central deity is adorned with a rudraksha mala and a dark floral garland, with a green-clad small figure at the lower right. No living people are visible.

KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/26/2019

Temple altar photograph of a grand deity arrangement against red drapes and an ornate gold-and-jewelled arch. Seated in the upper centre is a gold-toned deity murti with a trident and pink-clad consort figure, flanked by standing gold statues: on the left a figure with a crown and jewelled necklaces, on the right a bearded sage-like figure in a red-brown turban with a rudraksha mala and yellow garland. In front, a central black-and-white lingam-form murti in an orange silk covering with gold ornaments, draped with yellow-and-white and red flower garlands, with brass lamps and a small figure in orange on a stand nearby. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.

KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/26/2020

A 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.