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Overhead photo of a silver-plated deity murti or yantra-shaped object set in a large brass tray, decorated with white jasmine-style garlands, pink and green fabric flower garlands, a yellow flower, a red flower and a jewelled ornament at its centre. The tray rests on an orange cushion edged with green and gold border, above a red cloth with gold brocade. Small oil lamps flank the object, and a garland drapes across the top. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti on a red cloth altar in a temple setting. A silver-toned metal yoni-shaped or lingam-related form with engraved patterns sits at center, wrapped in a ring of white jasmine garlands and green, magenta and pink fabric flower garlands. White flowers rest on the base and a jeweled ornament is attached at the top. Below sits an orange and green bordered cloth, and above are a rudraksha mala, folded orange cloth, a garlanded brass or gold figure and an open book. No people are visible.2025-07-02Overhead photograph of a pair of ornate silver sandals or padukas placed on a dark green velvet cushion inside a brass tray. The silver footwear is engraved with floral and scroll patterns and fitted with a jeweled rosette ornament and red stones. Pink flower petals are scattered across the sandals, and the tray is framed by white jasmine garlands with pink roses and green leaf garlands. The tray rests on an orange cloth edged with a green and gold border, on a red patterned carpet. Behind it hang a maroon silk cloth with gold zari border and a green striped fabric.2025-01-31A decorated deity murti is displayed on a brass tray set on a red and cream patterned rug, with a red backdrop behind. The murti is dressed with a dark green fabric drape, a gold beaded chain, and pink rose petals and buds. White jasmine garlands loop around the tray and the murti, with pink flowers and green leaves arranged at the sides. Two round ornamental embellishments, one red and gold, are placed on the murti. A small metal vessel sits in front. No people are visible.2025-01-27Overhead photo of a ritual offering tray on a brass plate, decorated with white chrysanthemum-type flowers, pink ruffled blossoms and green leaves. At the centre lies an ornate silver object with engraved floral scrollwork and inset red stones. A white flower garland and a red and gold patterned cloth surround the tray. No people are visible.2025-02-22Overhead photo of a decorated silver deity murti or ritual object on a large brass tray, adorned with white chrysanthemum flowers and garlands of pink and green ribbon-like flower strands alternating with white blooms. The silver surface is richly engraved with floral and scrollwork patterns, with jewelled ornaments and a crown-like embellishment at the top. A red patterned cloth lies beneath the tray. No people are visible.2025-02-22Close-up of a silver deity murti or ceremonial silver form seen from above, decorated with a white jasmine garland framing it in an arch, pink rose petals and blossoms, an orange daisy-like flower, and a silver ornamental crown piece with red and green stones at the top. Silver jewelled ornaments with coloured stones hang at the lower corners, and two silver cup-shaped vessels sit on either side. The silver surface is engraved with floral and scroll motifs. No people are visible.2024-05-08Overhead photo of a pair of ornate silver sandals or padukas placed on a green fabric cushion inside a brass tray ringed with white jasmine garlands, pink and green ribbon rosettes, and gold-edged green fabric. Red flower petals are scattered over the silver footwear, and a round jewelled ornament with white stones sits between them. An orange cloth and a red patterned rug surround the tray.2025-01-19Overhead photo of a silver-toned deity murti or lingam-form image in a brass tray, dressed with a green fabric drape and decorated with white jasmine and chrysanthemum-type flower garlands, pink rosebuds, and gold-and-jewelled ornaments with red and green stones. Gold-toned beaded necklaces hang over the drape. The tray sits on a red cloth with a gold-bordered orange and green fabric at the edge. No people are visible; this is a ritual decoration photograph, plausibly from a temple worship setting.2025-01-02Overhead view of a brass tray decorated with flowers around a silver ritual object. Yellow and white jasmine-style garlands, yellow chrysanthemums, pink and red rose petals and yellow and pink roses surround the silver piece. A yellow garland border and an orange cloth with green and gold woven border lie beneath the tray.2024-11-08Overhead photograph of a pair of ornate silver sandals (paduka) set on a green velvet cushion inside a brass tray. The sandals are engraved with floral and scroll patterns and have red gemstone insets at the heel. Garlands of white jasmine and pink flowers wrap the tray, with pink rosebuds placed between the sandals and a jewelled gold rosette ornament at the front. Green and gold fabric accents sit at the tray edges, over a red and cream patterned carpet. This is a padapuja-style display of paduka, with no people visible.2025-01-26Overhead photo of a silver deity murti set in a large brass tray, surrounded by red and white garlands. Red carnation-like flowers and white jasmine strands form a ring around the figure, with white roses at its centre and a yellow flower below. Two ornate jewelled medallions, one at the top and one at the bottom, sit on the garland. Orange and green cloth with gold border lies beneath the tray, and a red patterned rug is visible at the lower left. A small copyright credit reads KAILASA Seattle at the lower right. No people are visible.2025-09-02Close overhead view of a decorated silver footwear pair (paduka-style) set on an ornate engraved silver plate, adorned with white jasmine garlands. Pink roses and purple chrysanthemum-like flowers are arranged on the central pair, topped by a jeweled crown-shaped ornament with red and green stones and a small silver leaf. Ornate jeweled footwear-style decorations with red and green stones lie at the bottom, and silver kumkum-style bowls with red centres sit on either side. No people are visible.2024-07-31