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A close overhead photo of a deity murti decorated for worship. The murti's face is largely hidden by a thick ring of yellow and magenta marigold-style flower garlands. White jasmine garlands hang at the top, and a silver-toned jewelled necklace set with red, green and white stones lies across the murti, with a matching round jewelled ornament above it. Beneath is an orange cloth with a green and gold border on a red patterned carpet. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti or sacred object shown from above, with no people visible. A silver-toned metal form with embossed floral and paisley patterns is adorned with a large ring of orange and yellow marigold-style garlands, deep red satin flower garlands and gold ribbon roses with green leaves. A white jasmine garland hangs at the top, and a red-and-yellow silk cloth lies beneath. Jewelled ornaments with red, green and white stones, a yellow rose and rose petals decorate the centre. The lower edge shows a red and gold patterned rug.2024-08-18KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 18/8/20242024-08-18 +1 copiesA decorated ritual vessel or throne-like stand dressed with dense garlands of red, orange and yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands. At the centre sits a silver or pewter plate with a small silver ornament, two small silver bowls and an orange marigold bloom, surrounded by a jeweled white-and-red bead garland. Gold fabric rosettes and green leaves decorate the base. Strings of white flowers hang at the top edge against a dark red background. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a temple or home altar decoration for worship.2024-04-09A photograph of a decorated altar arrangement with no people visible. In the foreground a dark metal ritual object, possibly a yantra plate or peetha-style base, is heaped with yellow flower petals and white blossoms and ringed by thick garlands of white jasmine, pink and green blooms. Two small silver vessels sit among the petals, and a jeweled ornament with a rudraksha-bead string rests on a deep green cloth. Behind it, a maroon silk sari with gold zari border is draped over an orange and gold fabric, topped by a large floral garland with maroon and white flowers and a gold-ornamented cloth. A white sign with partial lettering is at the left edge.2025-03-01Overhead view of a brass tray decorated with flowers around a silver ritual object. Yellow and white jasmine-style garlands, yellow chrysanthemums, pink and red rose petals and yellow and pink roses surround the silver piece. A yellow garland border and an orange cloth with green and gold woven border lie beneath the tray.2024-11-08A top-down photograph of a brass or bronze tray heaped with flowers and garlands for a deity's worship. Strands of white jasmine garlands hang at the top. Yellow and peach roses, pink petals, red roses and yellow chrysanthemums surround a silver-toned ornament set with a round jewelled rosette and a jewelled chain of stones. Silver pieces with repoussé patterns rest among the blooms. A pink flower sits at the bottom edge. Green and gold fabric borders the lower corner. No people are visible.2024-11-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti or ritual icon seen from above, framed by a ring of orange and red marigold-style garlands with a yellow marigold border and a white jasmine garland at the top. The centre holds white petals, orange marigolds and two silver ornaments, with a jewelled gold-and-stone adornment and a silver jewelled crown-like headpiece set with red, green and white stones. Gold foil rose decorations and red satin bows are arranged around the base, with a beaded silver chain hanging below. A green and gold bordered cloth lies underneath. No people are visible.2024-08-13A close photograph of a copper-toned ritual vessel or sacred object draped in a bright yellow silk cloth and wrapped in a thick garland of white jasmine-like flowers with orange petals and green leaves. A jewelled silver-and-gem necklace with red and green stones hangs across the front. Behind it, a dark black stone object and a red flower sit on an ornate gold-and-red embroidered cloth. No people are visible.2024-09-15Overhead photo of a decorated brass tray displaying a deity's silver ornamentation arranged for worship. Orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands frame the tray, with a red rose and cream carnation placed at the top. Silver embossed plates hold white flower garlands, a jewelled rosette with red and green stones, and silver ornaments with ruby-and-emerald style gems. Yellow marigolds and pink rose petals are scattered on the tray, and a red and cream patterned rug lies beneath. No people are visible. A deity murti is not clearly shown, so the image depicts offerings and decorations rather than a identifiable form.2024-07-07Close-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.2025-02-17KAILASA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA on 5/30/20222022-05-30 +1 copiesOverhead photo of a silver-toned deity murti or lingam-form image in a brass tray, dressed with a green fabric drape and decorated with white jasmine and chrysanthemum-type flower garlands, pink rosebuds, and gold-and-jewelled ornaments with red and green stones. Gold-toned beaded necklaces hang over the drape. The tray sits on a red cloth with a gold-bordered orange and green fabric at the edge. No people are visible; this is a ritual decoration photograph, plausibly from a temple worship setting.2025-01-02