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A temple shrine with no people present. At the centre stands a gilded Nataraja-form murti within an ornate golden arch-shaped prabhavali, wreathed in red and white flower garlands and wearing heavy gold necklaces. To the left stands a bronze deity murti holding a trident, wearing a crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red-and-saffron garland. To the right stands another bronze murti in a pink-purple dhoti with white and yellow garlands and a crown. In front, a black stone Shivalinga is draped in a blue cloth with gold border, adorned with flower garlands, a silver-and-gold ornament and a rudraksha-like mala. Small brass lamps, a kalasha-type vessel, petals and fruit offerings sit on golden pedestals. Orange marigold garlands hang from the top corners against dark drapes.

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A temple shrine photographed in a golden-toned interior with a dark backdrop. At centre stands a gilded Nataraja-style dancing deity murti within an ornate golden arch, draped with garlands of red and green flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. To the left a standing deity murti holds a trident and wears a crown, marigold garlands and a saffron-red cloth. To the right a golden standing deity murti holds a kalasha-like vessel, with a white and yellow garland and a purple cloth. In the foreground a black Shiva lingam is dressed in a blue and gold cloth, with a large silver face-form, red and pink flower garlands and a silver-rimmed base. Smaller murtis, brass oil lamps and a yellow fruit offering sit on gold platforms. No living people are visible.2024-07-06A decorated shrine (altar) with a central Nataraja-form deity murti of Shiva dancing within a golden arch of flames (prabhavali), adorned with layered gold and beaded necklaces, garlands of orange marigold, red and pink flowers and yellow blossoms. Flanking standing bronze figures stand on pedestals: at left a figure with a trident (trishula), a blue turban and a rudraksha-style mala, wearing a red and pink garment; at right a crowned figure in a silver-tinted crown with a white and yellow garland and a purple garment. In front, smaller deity murtis with orange and red garments and flower garlands sit on a gold-toned altar with flower offerings, brass pots and small lamps. Dark red drapes form the backdrop. No living people are visible.2024-06-26A temple shrine arrangement of deity murtis set against dark red drapery. At the centre stands a gilded Nataraja-style figure of Shiva dancing within a large golden arch of flames, adorned with red, pink and white garlands and layered bead necklaces. In front, a dark black lingam sits on a blue and gold silk cloth, draped in marigold and pink flower garlands with rudraksha malas. Flanking figures include a standing bronze deity with a trident and red-and-orange garland on the left, and a golden-skinned deity in a crown with white and yellow garlands on the right. Marigold strands hang from above, small brass lamps and a kalasha sit on the lower steps, and a black seated figure appears at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-07-06A photograph of a temple shrine at KAILASA Seattle with no living people present. Centre stands a golden Nataraja-style dancing Shiva murti within a large gilded arch, adorned with layered beaded necklaces, red and pink flower garlands and a crown. Flanking statues on the left and right depict standing deities: the left figure holds a trident and wears a blue turban and rudraksha-style beads with orange garlands, while the right figure holds a ceremonial staff and wears a purple garment with yellow and white marigold garlands. Smaller murtis and a dark decorated figure sit on the golden platform, with brass lamps, pink lotus flowers, orange marigold strings hanging from above and a small white sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE.2024-10-07A photograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. At the centre stands a gold Nataraja-style deity murti within a golden arched prabhavali halo, adorned with layered gold necklaces, red and white flower garlands and a crown. Below it a black Shiva lingam is dressed with flower garlands, a silk cloth, and a bright offering. To the left stands a silver statue of a figure holding a trident, in a blue turban with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-saffron garland. To the right stands a silver-toned statue wearing a crown and yellow-and-white garlands, holding a staff. Orange marigold strings hang from the top corners, with small brass bells. Smaller statues and fruit, flower and kumkum offerings sit on the altar ledge. Dark maroon drapes form the backdrop, and a white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE.2024-10-07A photograph of a temple shrine with several deity murtis decorated with flower garlands. At the centre stands a bronze Nataraja figure within an ornate golden arch, garlanded with red and white flowers and wearing gold jewellery. To the left, a figure holding a trident and wearing a blue turban and a red-and-gold garland stands on a pedestal. To the right, a white-garlanded figure in pink and gold robes stands on a pedestal. A Shivalinga with a silver face, dressed with a flower garland and cloth, sits in front of the centre figure. Small brass oil lamps hang from the top corners, and a black Nandi bull with a white flower garland sits at the far right. A small card reads KAILASA SEATTLE. No people are visible.2024-10-07A temple shrine with a large gilded Nataraja murti dancing within an ornate golden arch-shaped halo, adorned with flower garlands in red, white and green, and jewelled necklaces. In front, a black Shiva lingam stands dressed with garlands and a dark cloth, flanked by smaller metal deity murtis and offerings. A golden plinth holds a silver platter, brass lamps and flower garlands. Two standing bronze murtis flank the shrine: a figure at left with a trident and blue-and-red garment, and a figure at right holding a lamp in a wrap of pink and white. A white and gold cloth lies on a tray at bottom centre, with bowls of food offerings at lower left, and a small 'KAILASA SEATTLE' sign stands on the altar. No people are visible.2024-10-07A temple shrine with no living people visible. At center stands a gilded Nataraja-style deity murti dancing within a golden arched halo, adorned with white and red flower garlands and layered beaded necklaces. Flanking it are two standing deity murtis on golden pedestals, the left holding a trident and wearing red and blue garments, the right in pink and purple cloth with white and yellow garlands. In front, a small black stone linga is draped in red and yellow flower garlands on a blue cloth, with smaller murtis and marigold garlands. A black Nandi-style figure with a white flower garland sits on the right, and a gold-painted altar box with a cloth and lamps occupies the lower left. Marigold garlands hang from the top, and a purple drape forms the backdrop.2024-02-06Photograph of a temple shrine with a central bronze-gold Nataraja figure dancing within an ornate golden arch, garlanded with red, white and yellow flower strands and layered beaded necklaces. Flanking standing statues include a bronze figure in a red turban wearing a blue and white garment with a garland on the left, and a silver-toned deity with a tall crown and green-and-white garment on the right. Below, a dark Shiva lingam sits in a decorated base with pink and white flowers, white lilies, yellow marigold garlands and small oil lamps arranged on a gold-trimmed platform against dark maroon drapes. Statues and offerings only; no living people are visible.2024-07-19 +1 copiesA 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.2024-08-15A temple shrine with decorated murti statues, with no people visible. At the centre stands a golden-bodied Nataraja-style deity form within an ornate gold prabhavali halo, holding a trident and drum, adorned with silver-toned necklaces and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. Flanking figures include a standing figure in a red turban and blue-and-white garland at left, and a silver-toned figure with a tall crown and green dhoti under a garland of white and yellow flowers at right. Smaller murtis sit on the gold-covered platform, with brass lamps, flower offerings of yellow marigolds and pink blossoms, and a red-patterned rug at the lower right. Hanging marigold garlands and dark burgundy drapes frame the altar.2024-02-08A 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.2024-09-08