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A photograph of a decorated altar arrangement with no people visible. In the foreground a dark metal ritual object, possibly a yantra plate or peetha-style base, is heaped with yellow flower petals and white blossoms and ringed by thick garlands of white jasmine, pink and green blooms. Two small silver vessels sit among the petals, and a jeweled ornament with a rudraksha-bead string rests on a deep green cloth. Behind it, a maroon silk sari with gold zari border is draped over an orange and gold fabric, topped by a large floral garland with maroon and white flowers and a gold-ornamented cloth. A white sign with partial lettering is at the left edge.

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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 photo of a Hindu ritual arrangement. A large brass plate is heaped with flower garlands in white jasmine, yellow marigold, orange, pink and red blooms, and gold rosettes. At the centre sits a silver-toned ornament with inset red and green stones, flanked by two small silver vessels. Above the plate, a long garland of yellow and red flowers with rudraksha beads hangs over a pair of wooden sandals (paduka) decorated with a gem-studded knob. Behind them lie orange and blue silk cloths with gold border patterns on a red velvet cloth. The scene reads as a padapuja offering of flowers and sacred items, with no people visible.2024-09-09Overhead 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.2025-02-21Overhead 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 photo of a decorated brass tray displaying a deity's silver ornamentation arranged for worship. Orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands frame the tray, with a red rose and cream carnation placed at the top. Silver embossed plates hold white flower garlands, a jewelled rosette with red and green stones, and silver ornaments with ruby-and-emerald style gems. Yellow marigolds and pink rose petals are scattered on the tray, and a red and cream patterned rug lies beneath. No people are visible. A deity murti is not clearly shown, so the image depicts offerings and decorations rather than a identifiable form.2024-07-07A 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.2025-01-27A photograph of a temple altar display with no people visible. In the foreground a large brass tray is heaped with orange and white marigold garlands, red rose petals, and a jewelled ornamental piece, set on an orange cushion edged with green and gold brocade and a border of red and gold rosettes. Above it hangs a white jasmine garland with a red and yellow floral strand. Behind, a folded orange cloth and a blue and maroon silk cloth with gold zari sit on a red table, with a small wooden box at left. A framed photograph is set near the top, and a large painted portrait in orange robes, framed by a gold-and-red ornate border with yellow marigold garlands, is above. Red patterned carpet covers the floor.2024-08-23Overhead 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 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.2025-09-02Overhead 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 top-down photograph of a brass or bronze tray heaped with flowers and garlands for a deity's worship. Strands of white jasmine garlands hang at the top. Yellow and peach roses, pink petals, red roses and yellow chrysanthemums surround a silver-toned ornament set with a round jewelled rosette and a jewelled chain of stones. Silver pieces with repoussé patterns rest among the blooms. A pink flower sits at the bottom edge. Green and gold fabric borders the lower corner. No people are visible.2024-11-08A photograph of a decorated ritual altar with no people present. In the foreground a brass tray holds small silver deity images surrounded by pink and purple flower petals, an orange and red marigold garland, a yellow and white jasmine garland, and a silver-and-stone ornamental necklace. Above, a pair of brown wooden sandals rests on a dark base beside a pearl and red flower garland. A framed photo in the upper background shows red flowers and ritual items. An open book lies to the left on a carved wooden box, and a green and purple checked cloth is folded to the right. The altar is draped with a maroon and gold brocade cloth and a patterned cream fabric, set on a red rug.2024-08-07