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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/13/20222022-02-13A dark stone deity murti of a standing Hindu god is dressed for worship in silver jewellery, including a tall silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a large silver chest ornament. He holds a trident-like staff and a small ritual object in his raised hands, wears a yellow dhoti, and is framed by a green silk drape and a green and gold garland-trimmed cloth at the base. A small oil lamp burns in the lower right corner. No people are visible.2020-11-29KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/6/20222022-03-06KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/20/20202020-11-20KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/9/20222022-01-09KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/4/20212021-04-04 +1 copiesJanuary 24 20242024-01-24Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) in a temple shrine. The murti wears an elaborate silver-and-jewelled crown with red and green stones, a yellow-gold silk turban-style headdress with a jewelled brooch, and a dark maroon velvet chest covering. Layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings and a jewelled pendant adorn the figure, and yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shoulders. Two jewelled ceremonial staffs with ornate silver-and-gem heads flank the figure, and white vertical tilak marks are on the forehead. No people are visible.2022-03-06KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/20/20202020-11-20A black stone deity murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) stands on a decorated platform against a red and gold draped backdrop. The murti wears a silver crown, a green and gold silk garment with a blue inner cloth, multiple white flower and pearl garlands, and marigold and red flower garlands. Two spears or vels rise beside him, and a large ornamented green and gold border with bells hangs around the base, over a full orange silk skirt bordered in gold. No people are visible; the image shows only the murti, following the event's Subramanya alankaram seva.2021-04-04A photograph of a dark-stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) standing against a teal backdrop in a temple setting. The deity wears an ornate silver crown and a silver-and-gold jewelled necklace, tiered silver garlands and an elaborate silver chest piece over an orange and maroon silk dhoti with gold border. Two tall silver-tipped vel spears flank the figure, one on each side, and red flower garlands hang at the sides. Hindu ritual decoration for Skanda Shasti celebrations.2020-11-20A photograph of a temple deity murti of Sri Venkateshwara (Balaji) in a gold-framed shrine niche. The black-faced standing murti wears a tall white conical crown with a vertical Vaishnava tilak, a large white and gold necklace with pendant, and draped garlands of white and orange-yellow flowers. Its silk garment is orange and red with blue and gold borders, and a blue cloth hangs behind it. Small brass lamps and offerings sit on the base. No people are visible.2022-01-13