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A decorated shrine with a dark black Shiva linga at centre, its face adorned with gold eyes and a trident motif, wrapped in a thick garland of yellow and white marigolds and red-and-green flowers. Below it, a glass vessel holds a red flower and pink blossoms, and a blue-rimmed bowl of yellow rice dishes sits in front, with pink petals on a small plate. Flanking figures on each side wear red flower garlands; the left figure has a dark face and purple clothing, the right a pink sari and green border. A sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE stands at the left edge, and incense smoke rises in the background. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine with a black stone Shiva lingam at centre, covered with a dense garland of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves, with a bead necklace and a silver trident-marked face and gold eyes, adorned with pearl and jewelled silver ornaments and red flowers. Two smaller statues flank the lingam, each draped in red flower garlands: the left figure in a pink garment and crown-like headpiece, the right in a pink and green sari. Pink and white flowers, a small brass vessel, two silver cups on a teal tray and scattered petals sit on the gold-covered platform. A white sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE stands at the upper left, indicating a murti display at the KAILASA Seattle centre during a puja.2024-09-13A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with a large black stone lingam at centre, dressed with red, orange, yellow and magenta marigold garlands, white flower garlands, and rudraksha mala strands; a silver face and eyes adorn the lingam and a large flower sits atop it. In front stands a clear crystal or glass linga with a pink and white garland and a small offering plate of flowers. Flanking the centre are two figurines: on the left a small gilded deity figure in a white garland and green clothing, and on the right a standing female figure in a purple sari with a white and pink garland. A pink silk cloth drapes behind the lingam on a gold-toned platform, with a gold and red background.2025-11-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark Shiva lingam at centre, dressed with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, and a rudraksha bead mala draped around it. A gold-framed arch behind shows a four-armed deity murti holding a trident and drum-like object, adorned with necklaces and a crown. Flanking the shrine are standing murtis: one in green garment with red garland at right, and one in blue garment with red and white garland at left, both wearing necklaces. A sign on a stand reads KAILASA SEATTLE. In front, a silver bowl holds purple flowers and small offerings, a brass bell and a pot with purple blooms sit on the golden platform, and a silver plate is at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-08-31Photograph of a decorated altar displaying a black Shiva lingam with a gold-toned yoni-peetha base, adorned with a large gold crown-like ornament, a gold and jewelled necklace, white jasmine and marigold garlands, and rudraksha malas. Its three-striped tripundra marking and gold eyes are visible on the lingam face. A purple silk drape covers the base. Flanking it are a standing bronze deity figure with a purple turban and bright garlands on the left, and a silver-clad female deity murti in a pink sari with pearl necklaces and flower garlands on the right. In the foreground, a clear crystal Shiva lingam sits on a silver-edged pedestal with pink flower garlands, and a silver plate holds pink petals. Gilded gold surfaces surround the altar.2025-01-25A decorated altar at a temple shrine centred on a black Shiva linga with a tripundra and gold eyes, wearing dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and multiple rudraksha malas. In front sits a clear crystal linga with a pink and white garland and a red rose. Flanking the central form are a standing silver-and-gold deity figure in blue headwear and white flower garlands on the left, and a female deity figure in a purple sari with gold jewellery and flower garlands on the right. Behind are gold ornate arches with framed figures, flower garlands, and a deep purple curtain. Vases of roses and carnations sit on the sides, and a saffron-and-purple cloth lies draped over a stand. No people are visible.2025-04-01A temple shrine display with a black Shiva lingam at center, draped in a large garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers with red accents, and decorated with a silver nagas and a silver-and-gold bodice-like covering. A small white sign on a stand reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Flanking figures are murtis: on the left a silver-toned figure in a purple turban with a red-and-white garland, and on the right a figure in a green sari with red trim and silver jewellery. Above, gold-and-silver deity murtis wear layered necklaces and garlands. Brass and silver vessels, a small silver plate, and a steel cup sit on the gold-covered altar. Pink lotus decorations and marigolds sit to the right. No people are visible.2024-08-30Photograph of a temple shrine at KAILASA Seattle. Central gold-framed arch holds a golden multi-armed deity murti holding a trident and drum-like objects, with a crown and jewelled garlands. Below, a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a rudraksha-bead and marigold garland sits on a gold pedestal, with a silver vessel of flowers in front. Flanking figures on gold pedestals wear red and green garments and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. A small hand-lettered sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. In the foreground, a silver lamp and offering plate with pink flowers sit near a gold tray. No people are visible in the shrine.2024-04-09A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam altar in a temple setting, with a large dark stone lingam draped in pink and orange silk cloth and layered with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and rudraksha-style beads. A silver-framed shrine stands beside it with a small standing deity murti wearing green silk and white flower garlands, and a smaller figure in a red turban and white garland at the left. Silver offering plates and a silver pot sit on the gold-covered dais. No physical people are visible.2025-09-02Photograph of a richly decorated altar with a dark Shiva lingam in the centre, its face marked with white tripundra lines and a gold trident, wrapped in gold ornaments, flower garlands in pink, yellow and white, and a gold necklace. Beside it stands a female deity murti in a teal and pink sari with pearl garlands, and a smaller figure in a red headdress and blue garment, also garlanded. A pink silk drape with gold patterns and a flower-filled vase sit on the gold-toned platform, with a silver vessel behind. Deity murti are not people, so no physical people are visible.2025-09-02A decorated temple shrine with a large black Shiva lingam at centre, its face adorned with gold eyes and a silver-studded mouth, wrapped in red and magenta flower garlands and a gold and coin-studded necklace. A red and orange silk cloth drapes behind it. A smaller crystal lingam sits on a silver-bordered stone base in front, garlanded with pink flowers and beads. Two standing murti figures flank the shrine: on the left a figure in blue robes and a tall gold-and-green headdress with white and pink garlands, on the right a figure in a green garment with pearl necklaces and white and pink flower garlands. A small steel plate with yellow flowers and offerings lies at the base. Gold brocade covers the floor and a metal-edged tray holds the flowers. No people are visible.2025-08-02A temple shrine display at KAILASA Seattle. Centre stands a golden dancing Nataraja-style deity murti with a ringed halo, holding a trident and drum-like object, adorned with silver necklaces and garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. In front sits a dark black shiva lingam draped with garlands, flanked by smaller silver and red-robed deity figures. Two larger standing metal statues flank the altar: the left in a red turban and blue-green garment with garlands, the right in a tall crown with silver ornaments and yellow-green garlands. A sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Brass offering plates with oil lamps, flowers and fruit sit on the gold-tinted platform, with orange marigold strands hanging above and a dark curtain behind.2024-09-14Indoor shrine display with a dark maroon curtain backdrop and a gold-toned platform. Centre: a golden prabhavali arch framing a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti holding a trident-like staff, adorned with a silver necklace and garlands. In front, a black stone lingam dressed with a yellow and white flower garland, silver ornaments and a purple-and-gold cloth. Left: a bronze standing figure in a red turban with a white and red flower garland. Right: a bronze standing figure holding a lamp, wearing a green cloth and a yellow-and-white garland. Smaller figures stand at the front on the left and right, one in a green garment with a red garland. A white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Orange marigold strings hang from the top corners, with small oil lamps hanging beside them. Lotus flowers and yellow flowers sit on the right. No people are visible.2024-08-30