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A 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.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 17/7/20242024-07-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine arrangement on a gold-coloured raised platform in front of dark red drapes. At centre stands a metallic deity murti with a crown, trident and ornate jewellery, framed by a large gold arch, with a red and white garland hanging across it. To the left, a standing figure in a red turban and blue-and-white garment with a garland holds up one hand. To the right, a standing deity murti wearing a silver crown, silver necklaces and a green lower garment holds a lamp-like object in one raised hand. A black lingam with a garland sits in front at lower left, with marigold and red flower garlands, yellow marigolds, and a small sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE on an easel. Offerings of fruit, flowers and a silver-lidded vessel lie on the platform, and a small brass pot and incense are at the bottom right.2024-08-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a central deity murti in a golden prabhavali (halo) backdrop, adorned with layered gold and beaded necklaces, a crown, and a trident in one hand. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: on the left a figure in red and white turban with white and red garlands, on the right a figure with silver crown and jewelled necklaces holding a lamp, draped in green and garlanded with white and yellow flowers. In front, a black stone Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and white garlands sits on a golden base with a small silver vessel and flower offerings. Red and gold garlands hang from the top corners, a small white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE, and the setting is a dark draped curtain with a gold-trimmed platform. No people are visible.2024-05-09A temple shrine display with no visible people. A central Nataraja-style bronze murti of a dancing deity stands within a golden arched prabhavali, holding a trident and a drum-like object, draped in red and yellow marigold garlands. In front, a large black stone Shivalinga adorned with rudraksha and flower garlands sits on a golden pedestal. Flanking figures include a standing bronze of a male deity in a red turban and blue garment on the left, and a female deity with a silver crown and green sari on the right, each garlanded. Small smaller murtis, a kalasha-like brass vessel, marigold and rose offerings and a small sign reading KAILASA Seattle complete the scene against dark maroon drapery.2024-08-15Photograph of a temple shrine with metal murtis decorated with marigold and flower garlands. At the centre, a golden dancing deity murti stands within a large ornate golden prabhavali halo, adorned with necklaces and a crown. Flanking it, a standing male figure on the left wears a red turban and garlands, and a standing figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and silver-embellished garments with garlands. In front, a black stone lingam with a silver face and garlands sits on a pedestal beside smaller figures in red and green garlands. Offerings of marigolds, pink lotuses and small brass lamps sit on the platform against a dark curtain backdrop. A small white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE.2024-08-29 +1 copiesA temple shrine with three large gilded deity statues on a raised golden platform against dark burgundy drapes. The central figure is a deity murti with a crown, holding a trident and other implements, adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces and set within an ornate golden prabhavali halo. Flanking it, a figure in a red turban and blue-and-gold garment stands at left, and a standing figure in a silver crown and green lower garment holds a lamp at right; both are wreathed in red, white and orange-yellow flower garlands. A black lingam-like form draped in garlands and jewelled adornments sits in front, with a small sign reading KAILASA Seattle at left. Marigold offerings, brass vessels and a kalasha-like container rest on the platform. No people are visible.2024-08-15A photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. A large ornate golden arch frames a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti with a drum and flame in raised hands, draped in layered garlands. To the right stands a silver-toned deity murti in a crown, dressed in green and red garments. A dark Shiva lingam is central, adorned with rudraksha beads, flower garlands and a trident marking. Smaller figures stand on the golden platform, marigold strands hang from above, and brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at the base.2024-08-15Temple 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 temple altar shrine with a central golden deity murti of Nataraja, dancing in an ornate golden prabhavali arch, adorned with jewelled necklaces, flower garlands in red and white, and a crown. In front is a black Shiva lingam draped in red and white flower garlands and a jewelled shringara, with orange and maroon cloth beneath. Flanking figures are standing murtis: on the left a figure in a red turban wearing a red and white garland, and on the right a female figure in a silver crown and jewellery holding a lamp, wearing a green and maroon sari with a yellow and white garland. Marigold garlands hang from the top corners, small brass oil lamps and bells hang nearby, and yellow marigolds, pink flowers and a floral arrangement sit on the gold-toned platform. No living people are visible.2024-07-24A decorated temple shrine with multiple deity murtis on a gold-toned platform in front of dark maroon drapery. At the center, a large golden kirtimukha-style arch frames a standing deity murti holding a trident, adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and draped in red and white flower garlands. To the right, a standing murti wears a silver crown and silver-embroidered attire with a green dhoti, holding a lamp, with yellow marigold garlands. To the left, a murti in a red turban and blue-green robes is garlanded in red and white flowers. In the foreground, a Shivalinga-style stone form is covered in garlands and a small bowl of offerings sits nearby, with yellow flower offerings and pink blossoms on the platform.2024-09-08Photograph of a decorated temple altar set against dark maroon drapes. At the centre, a golden prabhavali halo frames a dancing Krishna-like figure holding a flute-like staff and wearing a gold crown and layered necklaces, garlanded with marigolds and white jasmine. In front, a black Shivalinga is dressed with a garland, rudraksha-style beads and pink flowers. Flanking statues show a figure in a red turban with a blue-and-white robe on the left, and a crowned figure holding a kalasha-like vessel in a green dhoti on the right, both garlanded. Marigold strands hang from above, and a small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. No living people are visible.2024-01-09A 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.2024-07-08