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Photograph of a gilded shrine with a seated golden figure on a pink lotus-petal base, wearing a golden-yellow and orange turban with a red bindi, a dense garland of pink and white roses, white chrysanthemums, purple flowers and coin-like ornaments, and a gold necklace. Behind it stands a taller golden deity murti with a purple crown and a second, smaller golden figure in a crown with a blue-and-gold skirt, both draped in multicolour flower garlands. Red velvet drapes frame the niche, with ornate gold carved pillars on either side and a brass oil lamp at lower left.

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A photograph of a shrine with three white-painted statues beneath a silver ornate arch draped in maroon cloth. The seated central figure wears a maroon and gold robe, a gold-and-maroon turban, a jewelled ornamental breastplate and a red-and-pink flower garland, with one hand raised in blessing. Behind him a statue with a crown and a four-armed figure stands in the background, and to the right a female deity statue wears a purple sari and an orange marigold garland. Flowers are heaped at the base. No physical people are visible, and the figures are statues rather than a depiction of a specific identified person.2024-02-29A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with gold-finished arch and pillars and red drapes. Behind the altar, a golden statue with a pink and gold turban and multi-coloured garlands sits on a pink lotus. Two standing golden figures stand behind it, one holding a hand in blessing, with pink and orange flower garlands. In front, a black stone deity murti is dressed in a yellow and red flower garland, rudraksha mala and a silver and red-gemmed ornament, with a gold-striped turban. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2025-08-08A photograph of a shrine with a seated white statue (murti) of a deity figure in maroon and gold robes, wearing a maroon and gold turban, a multi-strand bead necklace and ornate jewellery, one hand raised in blessing. A second statue, a deity with a crown and a woman-form figure in purple and orange garlands, stand behind him against a maroon backdrop with orange drapes. Marigold, white and pink flower garlands hang on the figures and a rudraksha bead garland is draped over a black shivalinga in front. A brass vessel sits at the right. No living people are visible.2024-02-29A golden deity murti seated on a large pink paper lotus, adorned with layered garlands of red roses, white flowers, purple blooms and yellow marigolds, with multiple coin-and-bead necklaces and gold jewellery. The figure wears a golden-pink turban with a red tilak on the forehead and holds one hand raised in abhaya mudra. Behind it stand additional gold deity figures and a multicoloured garland hangs on the pillar. In the foreground is a gold-tone brass plate. Red and gold drapes and carved gold panels frame the shrine.2025-08-08A golden murti of a seated figure in a shrine decorated with gilded arches and yellow silk drapes. The central figure wears a magenta turban, layered silver and gold necklaces, and yellow and orange marigold garlands, with raised right hand in blessing. Behind it stands a multi-armed deity figure in a leopard-patterned crown, and to the right a female figure in a green skirt with a gold headdress. Red roses sit at left. In front, a black linga-like form with a silver tripundra-style ornament and red gem is ringed by white and yellow flower garlands and a red-and-gold cloth. No living people are visible.A golden statue of a seated figure in a maroon and pink striped shawl and maroon turban with a tilak, wearing a green and white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing. Behind, a golden four-armed deity murti in orange and gold garments holds ritual objects, flanked by a second golden figure in red and orange with jewelled ornaments. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on the sides, and a golden kalasha-like vessel hangs at upper left. Foreground shows a brass vessel with offerings and a figure in orange cloth with rudraksha malas. Statues only; no physical people are present.Golden statue of a seated guru figure wearing a red and gold turban with a jeweled ornament, a yellow marigold garland and a red-orange garland, jeweled necklaces and a pink flower in the raised hand. Behind him stand two larger golden deity murtis: a figure in a yellow and red turban and ornate jewelled collar, and a female-looking figure in a red and gold sari with a jewelled crown, holding a lotus-like object. A gilded arch frames the scene against a dark background. No living people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine arranged as a deity altar. At the centre sits a large seated murti of a Shiva lingam draped in a red and gold cloth with rudraksha garlands and white and marigold flower garlands. Behind it stand a gold-crowned male deity figure and a female deity figure in green and purple sari, against a gold arched backdrop with a decorative toran. Two standing statues flank the altar: a figure in green and blue with a green turban and marigold garland on the left, and a bearded figure in an orange-red turban and rudraksha malas on the right, holding a bell. Brass oil lamps and a small pink-clad figurine sit at the front on blue cushions, with colourful painted pillars at the back. No living people are visible.2022-01-16November 05 20142014-11-05 +1 copiesA golden-toned statue of a seated deity murti is the central subject, shown in an ornate gilded shrine framed by carved golden lion-like guardian figures. The seated figure wears a maroon silk garment with gold-edged patterning, large white and yellow flower garlands, and a deep red and gold ornate neck piece. Behind it, a second statue with a red and gold crown and a smaller figure with ornaments stand within a golden arch. Strings of red, white and pink flowers hang on the blue draped backdrop, and a golden lamp and offering vessel sit in front. No living people are visible.KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/21/20202020-12-21A temple sanctum shrine with golden-framed arch and deep red drapery. Central Shiva-Parvati murtis stand above a dressed linga, its green silk cloth adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers, and gold-and-jewel ornaments. Left and right are standing deity murtis: a figure with a crown and jeweled necklaces, and a bearded sage-like figure in a maroon turban with a rudraksha-style mala and yellow garland. The central figures wear magenta and pink silks, a trident and jeweled crowns. A small green-clad figure stands at the right base. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2021-02-03