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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a woman in a white top and white skirt seated on a checked cushion, lighting an oil lamp held in her right hand toward a golden shrine. Behind her a large gilded arched frame surrounds a golden deity murti with a trident and a green-and-gold turban, draped in layered garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers. At the centre sits a black lingam with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and white flower crown, with a purple-clad standing figure to the right and a smaller green-clad figure to the left. A golden platform holds a decorated kalasha-like offering with flower garlands and a red cloth, set on a red and cream floral carpet. Orange and yellow marigold garlands hang at the top corners, and a white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE.

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A woman with dark hair pulled back sits on a cushioned seat at the left, hands joined in prayer, wearing a white cardigan and white garment and a rudraksha mala. Before her stands a gold-covered altar with a decorated shivalinga-style form draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. Behind it a large golden prabhavali arch frames a multi-armed deity murti in gold with a trident and crown, decked with red, white and purple garlands. Smaller figures in purple and green stand on either side, and a sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. The setting is a shrine on a red floral carpet with a maroon backdrop.2025-01-13A 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 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 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.2024-07-22A 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.2024-07-22Photograph 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 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 top and white skirt sits cross-legged on a cushion before a golden shrine, ringing a small handbell with her right hand while her left hand is raised in front of her. She wears a rust-coloured shawl over her shoulders and has her hair pulled back. In front of her is a golden square altar holding a red and gold decorated deity murti. Behind it, a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a teal silk cloth and garlanded with red and white flowers stands on a golden platform. Above the lingam, a gilded arched halo frames a golden Nataraja-style dancing deity murti with a trident and a crown. Standing statues flank the shrine: on the left a bronze figure in red and gold ornaments with a garland of red and white flowers, and on the right a bronze figure in a tall crown with a yellow and white garland. Orange and yellow marigold garlands hang from the top, and a small sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE is attached to the left column. Red floral carpets cover the floor.2025-01-02A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala draped over her shoulders sits cross-legged on the floor before a shrine, holding flower petals in her hands. Behind her, a golden ornate arch frames a standing metal murti of a deity holding a trident, adorned with red and white garlands. In the centre, a dark stone linga wrapped in orange and white cloth and garlanded with marigolds and white flowers sits on a golden platform. Green-robed figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel with a white cloth stand on a golden pedestal in front, with a red floral carpet on the floor and a sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE beside the shrine.2024-08-17A woman in a white sari sits cross-legged on a red and gold patterned cushion in a temple shrine, hands pressed together in namaskar before a large gilded deity murti of Nataraja-like form with a ring of gold arch behind it, adorned with garlands of red, pink and orange flowers and layered gold jewellery. Below, a black shivalinga is draped in a purple cloth, decorated with flower garlands and a ornate silver-and-gold covering, with a small silver Ganesha murti and a brass plate holding offerings and a flower. A gold-framed tray in the foreground holds a white cloth with purple flowers. A sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE beside the altar.2024-08-07A 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 dark hair in a low bun sits on a green cushioned seat at the left and reaches toward a black Shiva lingam draped with red and gold cloth and garlanded with red and white flowers. Behind the lingam stands a golden Nataraja-style deity murti within a gold arch, adorned with red and white garlands and jewelry. Two standing golden deity statues flank the altar, each wearing flower garlands, with the left one bearing a small printed sign. Gold-covered platforms, a red patterned rug and marigold strings complete the temple-like hall.2025-10-02