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A photograph of a gilded shrine with a metal deity murti or sacred object on a tiered gold base, adorned with a jeweled necklace set with red and green stones and pearl drops, draped in purple cloth, surrounded by scattered pink rose petals. Ornate gold repoussé panels frame the altar behind it, and a thin metal rod stands at the left. No people are visible.

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Photo 82887892022-06-07 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 9/22/20222022-09-22 +1 copiesA dimly lit photograph of a deity murti seated on a tiered metal pedestal, glowing from a warm light source at the base. The figure is adorned with a jewelled crown-like headdress and an ornate jewelled garland or necklace with red and clear stones, and a gold-toned face or head is partly visible. Golden hanging ornaments and chandelier-like decorations frame the top of the frame, and a thin rod extends down the left side. Some pink flower petals lie near the lower left corner. No people are visible.2024-11-07A decorated shiva lingam on a brass yoni pedestal, dressed with a large jewelled crown-like ornament set with white stones and red accents, with layered pink and white jewelled necklaces draped on the lingam. Red rose petals are scattered in front, with two jewelled ornaments in blue, green and white at the sides. Behind is an ornate gold repousse metal backdrop with floral and foliate motifs and an Om symbol at the upper left. No people are visible.2021-03-09 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/17/20222022-03-17Photo 66783202022-07-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a small brown stone murti of a deity seated on an ornate gold-toned metal throne or pedestal. The murti wears a multi-strand white pearl necklace with a gold clasp and a red cloth draped over its head, plus a navy blue cloth wrapped across its body. Red rose petals are scattered on the floor and over the pedestal. Behind it stands a repoussé gold metal backdrop with floral and figurative carvings, and a magenta cloth with gold border hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.2025-08-02Photo 82912502022-04-28 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/6/20222022-03-06Photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set on a carved wooden base in front of an ornate gold-toned repousse metal backdrop with a figure panel depicting a deity pair. The lingam is draped with a striped gold-and-brown cloth, adorned with gold necklaces, and crowned with a jeweled silver-and-red element. Pink, magenta and white rose petals are scattered across a polished metal tray, with water droplets visible on the surface. A trident-topped staff stands at left. No people are visible.2026-01-02A photograph of a shrine altar with an ornate brass or gold-toned metal backdrop embossed with floral and scroll patterns. In the centre stands a stepped, dark metal yoni-shaped pedestal topped by a jewelled crown-like halo of red and clear stones, with a jewelled pendant necklace draped over the stepped base. A jewelled trident-like staff stands at the left. Yellow and pink rose petals are scattered across a bright red velvet cloth, with an open glass or amber vessel holding a red offering near the petals. No people are visible; this appears to be a deity or Shiva Meru decoration, possibly after abhishekam or puja.2022-03-27KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 6/1/20222022-06-01 +1 copies