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Interior shrine photograph showing a group of deity murtis arranged on a raised gold-coloured platform before dark drapes. At the centre a large dark-stone murti stands within an ornate gilded arch (prabhavali) with a crown, garlanded in red and white flowers and silver ornaments. Flanking figures include a standing murti in a red turban and white garland at left, a golden-hued murti in green and white garland at centre-right, and a dark murti in purple garments and garland at right. Orange marigold garlands hang from the ceiling, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the platform. A small black lingam-style murti with white flower garland rests on the carpeted floor at right. No people are visible.

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Indoor shrine photograph showing a row of deity murtis decorated with fresh flower garlands. On the left, a golden Nataraja-style dancing Shiva figure stands within an ornate gold prabhavali halo, with a trident and Shiva lingam below and a gold mandapa-like frame; a crowned figure in green and white is in front. In the centre, a standing bronze-coloured deity wears a tall crown, layered jewellery and a white-and-yellow flower garland, holding a lamp and resting on a lotus pedestal. On the right, a black stone Ganesha-form murti wears a yellow dhoti, layered necklaces and a red-green-white garland. Offerings of yellow marigold and flowers sit on the platform, and a dark curtain forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2024-07-08A photograph of a temple shrine at KAILASA Seattle with no living people present. Centre stands a golden Nataraja-style dancing Shiva murti within a large gilded arch, adorned with layered beaded necklaces, red and pink flower garlands and a crown. Flanking statues on the left and right depict standing deities: the left figure holds a trident and wears a blue turban and rudraksha-style beads with orange garlands, while the right figure holds a ceremonial staff and wears a purple garment with yellow and white marigold garlands. Smaller murtis and a dark decorated figure sit on the golden platform, with brass lamps, pink lotus flowers, orange marigold strings hanging from above and a small white sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE.2024-10-07Temple altar photograph showing a group of deity murtis decorated with marigold and rose garlands. At centre stands a gilded murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces, set within an ornate golden arch and a trident-shaped element, with red and white flower garlands draped over it. To the left stands a murti wearing a red turban and garland, holding a small lamp-like object. To the right stands a silver-crowned female murti in a green and maroon sari, holding a staff. In front, a black lingam-like stone is adorned with flowers and orange cloth, with flower offerings, a small brass figure, and a brass oil lamp on a golden stage. Maroon drapery forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2024-07-24A photograph of a temple shrine set up in a plain hall with dark maroon drapes behind it. At the centre stands a golden deity murti, a multi-armed form with a trident and an ornate golden arch-shaped prabhavali behind the head, wearing layered necklaces, a crown and many garlands. Flanking figures stand on gold platforms: on the left a statue in a red turban with a blue and white robe and white garlands, and on the right a silver-toned statue wearing a crown, green cloth and white and yellow garlands. Orange marigold strands hang from above, and small offering vessels, flowers, fruit and a black stone Nandi-like bull sit on the floor. A white sign reading "KAILASA SEATTLE" stands beside the central figure. No people are visible.2024-07-08A temple shrine with decorated murti statues, with no people visible. At the centre stands a golden-bodied Nataraja-style deity form within an ornate gold prabhavali halo, holding a trident and drum, adorned with silver-toned necklaces and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. Flanking figures include a standing figure in a red turban and blue-and-white garland at left, and a silver-toned figure with a tall crown and green dhoti under a garland of white and yellow flowers at right. Smaller murtis sit on the gold-covered platform, with brass lamps, flower offerings of yellow marigolds and pink blossoms, and a red-patterned rug at the lower right. Hanging marigold garlands and dark burgundy drapes frame the altar.2024-02-08A temple shrine arrangement of deity murtis set against dark red drapery. At the centre stands a gilded Nataraja-style figure of Shiva dancing within a large golden arch of flames, adorned with red, pink and white garlands and layered bead necklaces. In front, a dark black lingam sits on a blue and gold silk cloth, draped in marigold and pink flower garlands with rudraksha malas. Flanking figures include a standing bronze deity with a trident and red-and-orange garland on the left, and a golden-skinned deity in a crown with white and yellow garlands on the right. Marigold strands hang from above, small brass lamps and a kalasha sit on the lower steps, and a black seated figure appears at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-07-06A temple shrine with deity murtis, no people visible. Center: a golden arched prabhavali (halo) framing a dancing Shiva-form murti holding a trident and a drum, adorned with multiple layers of beaded and jeweled garlands, with a dark rudraksha-style lingam and offerings at its base. Flanking it are a standing murti on the left wearing a red turban and white flower garland, and on the right a standing figure with a tall silver crown, silver necklaces, and a green and gold dhoti wrapped in marigold and white garlands. Small murtis and offerings sit on the gold-trimmed platform, including a figure in green silk with red garlands and a bowl of white and purple flowers. Marigold strands hang from above and a dark curtain forms the backdrop.2024-02-08A temple shrine with a central dancing Shiva murti (Nataraja form) framed by an ornate golden arch, adorned with layered beaded necklaces, a trident and a crescent on the crown. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: on the left a figure in a red turban, blue-and-cream garment and white flower garland holding a staff; on the right a figure in a crown, white floral garland and green-and-red cloth. Red, orange and white marigold and rose garlands drape the arch and statues, and a black Nandi-like animal sculpture with a white garland sits at the lower right. Orange marigold strings hang from the top and small oil lamps are placed on the platform. No people are visible.2024-02-08A temple shrine with a large gilded Nataraja murti dancing within an ornate golden arch-shaped halo, adorned with flower garlands in red, white and green, and jewelled necklaces. In front, a black Shiva lingam stands dressed with garlands and a dark cloth, flanked by smaller metal deity murtis and offerings. A golden plinth holds a silver platter, brass lamps and flower garlands. Two standing bronze murtis flank the shrine: a figure at left with a trident and blue-and-red garment, and a figure at right holding a lamp in a wrap of pink and white. A white and gold cloth lies on a tray at bottom centre, with bowls of food offerings at lower left, and a small 'KAILASA SEATTLE' sign stands on the altar. No people are visible.2024-10-07A temple shrine photographed indoors, with a central gilded Nataraja-style murti of a dancing deity framed by an ornate golden halo and flanked by garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. Below it sits a black Shiva lingam draped in a green cloth and jewelled necklaces, with a dark ornate backdrop of maroon curtains behind. Two large standing deity statues stand on either side, one in red turban and blue dhoti, the other in silver crown and green sari. Smaller figures in blue and orange flank the lingam on gold pedestals, marigold garlands hang from above, and a dark nandi-like statue with a white garland sits at right. A gold-covered platform holds a folded white cloth with a purple flower offering, and red carpets cover the floor. No people are visible.2024-12-07Photograph of a temple shrine with a central bronze-gold Nataraja figure dancing within an ornate golden arch, garlanded with red, white and yellow flower strands and layered beaded necklaces. Flanking standing statues include a bronze figure in a red turban wearing a blue and white garment with a garland on the left, and a silver-toned deity with a tall crown and green-and-white garment on the right. Below, a dark Shiva lingam sits in a decorated base with pink and white flowers, white lilies, yellow marigold garlands and small oil lamps arranged on a gold-trimmed platform against dark maroon drapes. Statues and offerings only; no living people are visible.2024-07-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine display with no living people visible. A large gilded halo-shaped backdrop frames a dancing Nataraja-style murti with a trident, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold crown. Flanking the centre are standing statues: on the left a figure in a red-and-white turban with a garland of red and white flowers, and on the right a figure with a silver crown and a white and green garland over green cloth. In the centre foreground sits a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a golden-orange cloth, decorated with a silver-and-jewelled yoke, a white and yellow flower garland and a red marigold garland, with a silver puja tray in front. Small seated and standing figurines, a black-stone figure at lower right, marigold garlands hung from above and lit oil lamps complete the arrangement on a gold-trimmed platform with a white sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE.2024-06-09