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A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits on a red patterned cushion at the left, holding a small brass plate with offerings toward an altar. Behind her stands a golden Nataraja-style dancing deity murti within a gilded arch, adorned with garlands of red, green and pink flowers, pearl necklaces and a crown. Two standing metal figures flank the altar in garlands: at left a figure with a blue turban and a trident, at right a figure in pink garments with a silver crown and yellow-and-white garland. A black linga-like form in front of the central deity wears a white flower garland and orange cloth, with a golden puja stand and a white-draped brass item in the foreground. Marigold garlands hang from the top, and a red and cream floral carpet covers the floor.

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A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits cross-legged on a red patterned cushion at the lower left of a golden-floored shrine, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a black Shiva lingam draped in a blue and gold cloth, garlanded with red and orange flowers and a rudraksha mala. Behind it stands a large golden prabhavali arch framing a dancing Nataraja-form deity murti decorated with garlands and jewelry. Flanking statues in silver and bronze tones with garlands stand on pedestals, one holding a trident. A small golden square pedestal in the foreground holds a white-draped object with pink flowers. Burgundy drapes and marigold garlands hang behind.2024-07-06A woman in a white sari sits cross-legged on the left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. Behind her stands a large golden Nataraja-style dancing deity murti within a gold arch, adorned with red and white garlands and jewelry, with a trident visible. Flanking statues in garlands include a figure in a red turban and blue-green garments on the left and a crowned figure in green and red garments on the right. A black Shiva lingam with a red flower and an orange cloth sits at the centre of the shrine. Before the shrine, a golden platform holds a covered object wrapped in white cloth and a purple flower garland, with a small brass deity figure. Red and gold carpets cover the floor, and orange marigold garlands hang from the top.2024-07-22A woman in a cream blouse and white dhoti-style garment sits cross-legged on the floor before a temple shrine, holding a lit oil lamp in her right hand with a small brass plate of offerings beside her. Behind her, a black Shiva lingam draped with a dark purple cloth, bead garlands and white flowers stands on a gold pedestal, flanked by small figures and a golden nataraja (dancing Shiva) arch with a flame-ring backdrop. Large standing deity statues in silver and gold stand on each side, one wearing a blue and gold turban and the other in ornate silver jewellery with a yellow and white flower garland. A sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. In the foreground, a golden altar box holds a purple flower garland and a folded white cloth with gold border. Orange marigold garlands hang from the top of the frame.2024-08-07A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits cross-legged on a cushion before a gold-toned shrine, offering a garland to a black Shiva lingam decorated with rudraksha beads, flower garlands and a silver face. Behind it stands a golden nataraja-style deity murti dancing within a large gold prabhavali halo, surrounded by marigold and red-white flower garlands. Two standing figures flank the shrine: a bronze figure in a red turban and blue-green robe on the left, and a bronze figure with a tall ornate crown and white garland on the right. A small brass lamp hangs at the top corners, and a gold tray with a white cloth stands in the foreground. Patterned red carpet covers the floor.2024-08-14A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits on the floor of a temple shrine, holding a small brass oil lamp in her right hand toward a gold-decorated altar. Behind her, a large black stone Shiva lingam is draped in flower garlands of white, yellow and red blossoms and set inside a gold, stone-patterned frame. Above it stands a golden deity murti of Nataraja-style Shiva with a trident, ringed by an ornate golden halo. Flanking the altar are two large standing murtis: on the left a figure in a red turban and blue garment with a garland, on the right a figure in a crown-like headdress and green dhoti wrapped with a garland. A small sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE stands on the right.2024-08-21A woman in a white sari sits cross-legged on a red patterned cushion before a decorated temple altar, holding a small brass plate with a lamp and offerings toward the deities. Behind her, a golden arch frames a central deity murti of a dancing form with a trident and crown, flanked by two standing statues: one in a red turban and blue robe on the left, and one in a silver crown and green-and-red garments on the right. A black Shiva lingam with an orange cloth and marigold garlands sits at the center, a smaller figure in a maroon and green dress stands to its right, and a golden-decorated sculpture of a sleeping figure wrapped in white with a purple flower garland lies on a gold platform in the foreground. Orange marigold garlands hang from the top corners, and the red-and-gold draped backdrop completes the shrine. This is a puja scene with a single devotee.2024-07-22Photograph inside a temple shrine. A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits on the floor at lower left, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small brass bell or bowl in the other, performing aarti. Behind her a gold-framed arch surrounds a gold dancing deity murti with a trident and garlands. In front, a black shivalinga is dressed with marigold and white flower garlands and a decorated cloth. Flanking statues wear red and blue or green garments and garlands, and a sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Marigold strands hang from the top, and a small silver ganesha and pink flowers sit on the golden platform.2024-08-21A woman in a white sari with a beige blouse sits cross-legged on a cushion in front of a gilded shrine, holding a small lit oil lamp in her right hand while her left hand rests near her chest. Behind her stands a large black Shivalinga draped in white cloth and adorned with rudraksha beads, garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, and a trident marking. Above it a gold-framed arch surrounds a golden deity murti in dancing pose with a trident. Flanking the shrine are two standing bronze figures, one in red turban and blue garment and one in a silver-jewelled crown with green cloth, both garlanded with flowers. Marigold strings hang from the top corners, and a golden platform holds a small offering. A dark red and beige patterned carpet covers the floor.2024-08-14A woman in a white sari and white blouse sits on a red cushioned seat at the left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. The shrine has a golden arched backdrop with a large gilded deity murti in a standing pose, adorned with a crown, a trident, and layered white and pink garlands. In the centre is a dark stone linga draped in red, orange and white marigold garlands, flanked by smaller red-draped figures. A brass kalasha with pink flowers sits at the right, and a golden-topped stand holds offerings. Red and gold dress and marigold strands hang from the top. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. The floor has a red floral carpet.2024-09-09A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala draped over her shoulders sits on a cushion on a red patterned carpet, arranging white flowers in front of a golden pedestal holding a shivalinga draped in a white cloth and a large purple flower garland. Behind her, a golden arch frames a dancing Nataraja-style deity murti with a trident, flanked by floral garlands. Two standing statues stand on each side: one in a red turban and blue-and-white garments, another in a green-and-red robe with a tall silver crown. Orange and yellow marigold garlands hang from above, a kalasha and brass lamps sit on the platform, and a small seated deity murti in a purple dress sits to the right. The scene reads as a temple puja setting with the woman performing worship.2024-07-22A woman in a white top and white skirt kneels on the left with palms pressed together in prayer, seated on a green cushion before a golden platform. Centre stage stands a golden Nataraja-style figure with a trident and a red and green cloth, set within an ornate gold arch and garlanded with red, white and yellow flower strings. Below it sits a black Shivalinga adorned with gold, rudraksha-like beads and a red and green cloth. Flanking figures stand on either side: a red-painted deity murti with a tilak on the left and a golden-crowned deity murti in white and yellow garlands on the right. Marigold garlands hang from above, a small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE, and a brass plate with offerings sits on the platform.2025-01-02Photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a golden standing deity murti holding a trident and a drum-like instrument, adorned with silver jewellery, a red-and-gold turban and garlands. Below, a dark black Shiva lingam is dressed in white and silver ornaments, rudraksha beads, marigold and white flower garlands, with a green silk cloth draped beside it. Two smaller green-robed female murtis with red shawls flank the shrine. In the foreground a woman in white clothes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red patterned cushion, holding a teal tray of offerings and ringing a bell, while a brass vessel draped in white cloth and pink flowers sits on a gold pedestal.2024-08-17