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A seated golden metal murti of a deity figure sits on an ornate gold throne-shrine decorated with red and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands. The figure wears a deep red turban, layered pearl and gold necklaces, jewelled earrings, a green and gold blouse, and a red-and-gold silk skirt, holding a trident-like staff in one hand. Brass oil lamps stand at the base. A sign reads KAILASA SAN JOSE and a framed photograph beside the throne is labelled Isakki Swamigal. Gold sparkling backdrop drapes frame the shrine. No people are physically present.

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A photograph of a seated deity murti in a gilded arched shrine framed with red and white flower garlands and brass oil lamps. The figure wears a maroon turban, multi-strand pearl and jewelled necklaces, a red silk skirt with gold border, and a teal and orange sash, holding a trident in one hand. A small white card on the base reads KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA beside a brass kalasha-style pot with a yellow fruit and leaves. No physical people are visible.2024-07-07A seated metallic murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari is the central subject, dressed in a golden-yellow silk sari with a green and gold border, ornate jewelled necklaces, a red cloth at the lap and a green turban-style crown. Garlands of marigold, white jasmine and red flowers drape the figure and the golden arched peetha behind it. In front, a brass vessel holds red rose petals and flowers, a red and gold kalasha sits to the right, and a copper pot and yellow chrysanthemums fill the foreground. Brass oil lamps flank the throne. A printed white sign reading KAILASA SAN JOSE stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-03-10A golden deity murti is seated on a throne within a gilded arch, draped in red and orange silk and adorned with garlands of orange marigolds and white and red flowers. The figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a jeweled necklace and a red-and-gold headdress. In front, a brass pot and offering trays with a green silk cloth, ceremonial items, and a brass lamp stand are arranged on an orange cloth. A framed placard on the right reads KAILASA SAN JOSE. No people are visible in the scene.2024-11-09A photograph of a shrine with a seated golden-bronze deity murti in a red and gold silk dress, wearing a red turban, layered pearl and gold necklaces and jewelled earrings, and draped in white and orange flower garlands. Behind it is an ornate gold arch and gold drapery. A sign reading KAILASA SAN JOSE stands to the left, and a framed photograph of a seated figure is at the right. In the foreground on a red cloth, a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers, a brass lamp and a brass stand hold offerings. Two men sit at the sides in white ritual dress: the bare-chested man on the left holds a tray with orange cloth, and the man on the right wears white with an orange border. This appears to be ritual worship at the shrine.2024-12-07A golden metal statue, a murti, seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red brocade backdrop. The figure wears a maroon turban with a gold band, long dark hair, green and gold embroidered garments, layered jewelled necklaces, a pink and gold silk skirt and jewelled earrings, holding a small rod in one hand. The throne is framed with white and orange flower garlands.2024-12-07A photograph of a shrine room at KAILASA San Jose. Centre: a seated deity murti with a painted face, crown-like red and gold headdress, rudraksha-style and gold necklaces, draped in a red and gold silk garment, seated on an ornate gold throne framed by marigold and white garlands. A sign reads KAILASA SAN JOSE, and a framed photograph labelled Isakki Swamigal stands beside the throne. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel and offering plates sit on a red cloth. Two men in white dhotis sit at left and right, one bare-chested, the other with orange cloth draped over his shoulder, with a tablet and a laptop nearby.2024-12-07KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA On 11/7/20242024-11-07 +1 copiesPhoto 99207942022-06-21 +1 copiesA golden statue seated on a throne-like pedestal in a temple shrine, depicting a figure in red and gold silk clothing with a green and gold turban, gold necklaces and a large gold pendant, holding a golden staff with the right hand raised in blessing. Yellow and multicolored garlands drape the figure. Behind it stand two dark-faced deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban with a crescent ornament and a trident, the other wearing a tall crown. A printed sign reads KAILASA OHIO. Small offerings including a clay pot, coconut and rice sit at the base of the platform.2024-11-09KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 6/18/20222022-06-18 +1 copiesA bronze-toned statue of a seated deity murti, shown as a murti rather than a living person, is dressed in a magenta and teal silk garment with gold-embroidered green panels. It wears a maroon turban with a cream plume, a heavy jewelled gold necklace set with red stones, and holds a trident in one hand and a ritual object in the other. The seat is a gilded arched throne framed by garlands of orange marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers against a pink backdrop, with a potted palm and white orchids at the right edge.2022-01-17Photo 99210912022-06-04 +1 copies