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Close-up photo of a decorated silver-embossed altar or murti base with ornate floral repoussé patterns, draped in green pleated fabric and framed by white chrysanthemum garlands. A jeweled crown-like ornament with red and white stones sits at the top, and a cascade of purple and yellow chrysanthemums with green buds hangs across the centre. Small silver oil lamps or bowls with reddish kumkum sit at the lower left and right, and gold-and-green fabric lies in the foreground. Yellow petals are scattered across the surface. No people are visible.

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Close overhead view of a decorated silver footwear pair (paduka-style) set on an ornate engraved silver plate, adorned with white jasmine garlands. Pink roses and purple chrysanthemum-like flowers are arranged on the central pair, topped by a jeweled crown-shaped ornament with red and green stones and a small silver leaf. Ornate jeweled footwear-style decorations with red and green stones lie at the bottom, and silver kumkum-style bowls with red centres sit on either side. No people are visible.2024-07-31Close-up photo of a ritual setup on an ornately embossed silver tray or plate, decorated with white jasmine garlands bordering the edge. Central offerings include a red-and-white rose, purple daisy-like flowers, and pink petals scattered across a silver metal platform. A silver leaf-shaped ornament sits among the flowers. A jewelled crown-like ornament with green, red and white stones rests at the top, and two silver oil lamps or cups with red-tinted tops flank the centre. No people are visible; this is a deity murti decoration arrangement typical of an abhishekam or puja offering.2024-07-31Close-up photograph of a ritual arrangement on an embossed silver tray or plate. White jasmine garlands frame the scene, with pink roses, pink petals and a single orange gerbera daisy scattered over a central silver-engraved platform. Two silver oil lamps or kalasha-style vessels with dark wicks flank the flowers. A silver ornament shaped like a butterfly or flower sits among the roses, and jewelled gold-toned decorations with green and red stones lie along the bottom edge. Floral and scroll engravings decorate the silver surfaces. No people are visible.2024-05-08Close-up photo of a ritual offering arranged on a large brass tray. Red and white garlands of jasmine and roses frame the tray. At the centre sits an ornate silver plate with embossed floral patterns, holding yellow and purple chrysanthemums and a green chrysanthemum bloom. A gold and pearl-studded crown ornament rests among the flowers. Two silver containers with dark wooden stoppers sit in the foreground. No people are visible in the scene.2025-02-17Photograph of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a wooden tray, decorated for worship. The silver footwear is engraved with floral scrolls and leaf patterns, and set with a row of jewelled arches in red, green and white stones across the top. Bright yellow sunflowers are laid in a line down the centre, and orange-red marigold-style petal garlands surround the tray. Small silver cups holding red pigment sit at the front, with an ornamental jewelled rosette below. No people are visible; this depicts a padapuja offering setup at a KAILASA Seattle ritual.2024-07-14Close overhead photo of a silver-toned ornate ritual object decorated for worship, with embossed floral scrollwork across its surface. A crystal-studded ornament in the centre is topped by red roses and a yellow chrysanthemum, with a silver leaf-shaped piece nearby. Two silver bowls holding red kumkum-like powder sit on either side. Thick garlands of white and red flower petals frame the object, and a few yellow and white blossoms appear along the bottom edge. No people are visible; the photo documents a deity murti or sacred emblem arrayed with flowers and ornaments during puja.2024-09-30Overhead photo of a ritual offering tray on a brass plate, decorated with white chrysanthemum-type flowers, pink ruffled blossoms and green leaves. At the centre lies an ornate silver object with engraved floral scrollwork and inset red stones. A white flower garland and a red and gold patterned cloth surround the tray. No people are visible.2025-02-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 11/24/20202020-11-24Overhead photo of a silver-plated deity murti or yantra-shaped object set in a large brass tray, decorated with white jasmine-style garlands, pink and green fabric flower garlands, a yellow flower, a red flower and a jewelled ornament at its centre. The tray rests on an orange cushion edged with green and gold border, above a red cloth with gold brocade. Small oil lamps flank the object, and a garland drapes across the top. No people are visible.2025-02-21Overhead photo of a ceremonial silver padukas-style footwear or sandal-shaped murti placed on a large embossed brass tray. Two red dahlia-type flowers and scattered yellow petals rest on the silver piece, with gemstone-like red inserts visible at its base. The tray sits on an orange cloth with red flower garlands and gold-bordered green fabric at the edges. No people are visible.2024-03-09Close-up photograph of a silver deity footwear pair (paduka) decorated with embossed floral and scroll patterns, adorned with a pink and red rose and purple daisy-like flowers, a silver leaf ornament, and a jewelled crown-shaped headpiece with red, green and white stones. White jasmine garlands surround the base, with jewelled gold ornaments in the lower corners and two small red-jewelled silver bowls in front. No people are visible.2024-07-31Overhead photo of a decorated silver deity murti or ritual object on a large brass tray, adorned with white chrysanthemum flowers and garlands of pink and green ribbon-like flower strands alternating with white blooms. The silver surface is richly engraved with floral and scrollwork patterns, with jewelled ornaments and a crown-like embellishment at the top. A red patterned cloth lies beneath the tray. No people are visible.2025-02-22