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A photograph of two metal deity murtis standing side by side on a silver tray before a red backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Both figures wear green garlands, green brocade garments with gold patterns, and jeweled crowns set with red and green stones and white pearls. The figure on the left has a dense pearl necklace and pearl-bead chains across the chest, while the figure on the right wears a gold pendant and pearl strands. A tall peacock feather stands behind them, and yellow and lavender flowers with white jasmine blossoms are arranged at their base. No people are visible; this is a ritual alankara display of deity murtis.

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A photograph of a pair of metal deity murti standing side by side inside a red arched shrine framed by ornate silver. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown with pearls and green and red stones, a heavy pearl necklace and a long pearl garland. The figure on the right wears a crown of red, green and white jewels, a green garland and a green brocade garment with gold embroidery, and a gold heart-shaped pendant. Both are draped in green satin garlands with pink pompoms and pearl strands. Fresh flowers in pink, red and white, plus yellow blossoms, lie at their base on a silver tray. No people are visible.2026-02-21Two metal deity murtis stand on a red and gold cloth altar, each draped in a green silk sari with gold borders and yellow ruffled trim, garlanded with white jasmine strands, orange pom-pom tassels and pearl strings. The figure on the left wears a red crown with a red stone, the one on the right a pink crown with a turquoise stone. Pink and magenta flowers are scattered at their base. Behind them a small flag and a red ornamented backdrop are visible, with a partial banner reading 'KAI' and 'GEN'. No people are visible in the frame, only a partial arm at the top of the image.2024-06-30KAILASA UNITED KINGDOM - Padhuka MandirA photograph of two metal murti of a divine couple seated side by side on a silver pedestal before a red backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown of white beads with red and green stones, a purple brocade garment, and a thick necklace of white pearls with a pendant, plus blue and orange flower garlands; it holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown with white beads and a tassel, a purple garment, a large gold pendant, and similar blue and orange garlands. Yellow and pink flower petals are heaped around their feet and scattered on the red cloth below.2026-02-15Kailasa avadi july 19 20212021-07-21Photograph of two bronze deity murtis standing side by side in a shrine niche against a red backdrop with an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a tall crown of white pearls with green and red gemstones, a pearl necklace with large pearl drops, a purple and gold brocade cloth, and blue and orange flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a red, gold and white jewelled crown, a gold pendant necklace, a purple and gold garment and similar blue and orange garlands. Yellow and pink flower petals are heaped on a silver tray in front of them, with more scattered petals on the red floor below. No physical people are visible.2026-02-15A photograph of two bronze deity murtis standing side by side in a gilded arched shrine with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an ornate jewelled crown with green and red stones and a heavy pearl and bead necklace over a purple brocade garment, holding a trident-like emblem. The figure on the right wears a red and gold jewelled headdress with pearl tassels, a gold heart-shaped pendant, and purple patterned cloth, with a raised hand. Both wear blue and orange garlands, and the base is covered in yellow and white flower petals with scattered petals on the red cloth. No physical people are visible.2026-02-15A photograph of two metal murti figures, a male and a female deity, standing side by side within an ornate gilded arched shrine. The male figure wears a tall gold crown, white and red tilak markings, a pearl-bead mala, and a green dhoti with a gold border. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, a pearl necklace and a deep green brocade sari with gold patterns. Both hold yellow flowers, and a heap of yellow chrysanthemums and scattered petals lie on a maroon patterned cloth in front. Green and pink garlands hang behind them. A timestamp on the lower left reads 26 November 2025 8:36 pm. No physical people are visible.2025-11-26Close-up photograph of golden deity murti figures decorated for worship, set on a white cloth among white artificial blossoms in the foreground. The central figure wears a tall crown set with green stones, a layered necklace of white pearls, and a dark bodice studded with a large crystal and red and white beads. Beside it stands a figure in an orange-red and green embroidered garment with a green and gold crown. Behind them are tassel-hung decorations with red beads and a draped maroon fabric. No people are visible.2026-10-13Two small deity murti stand side by side on a red velvet cloth before a gold ornate arched frame with fairy lights. Each figure wears a gold crown with red trim, a blue upper garment, red lower cloth, gold and bead necklaces, and is draped in white beaded and ruffled fabric with white flowers. Each holds a ladle-like spoon and a brass bowl of white food, consistent with a naivedyam offering. Gold brocade and red cloth frame the scene.November 10 20112011-11-10Kailasa avadi july 21 20212021-07-21