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A temple shrine photographed indoors against a gold-tiled wall and a maroon curtain. At centre stands a dancing Nataraja-style bronze murti within a golden arched halo, decorated with marigold garlands. Below it sits a black linga draped in a white and green cloth with a golden ornament, with a garland and a gold-bordered cloth. Flanking figures include a standing bronze devotee-style statue in red turban and garlands on the left, and a bronze female figure in a yellow sari with garlands on the right. Fruit offerings sit on platforms at both sides, and a brass five-wick oil lamp with incense smoke rises in front. No physical people are visible.

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A temple shrine photographed indoors against a gold-toned concrete block wall with a maroon curtain. At centre stands a bronze Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, within a circular flame-edged arch, garlanded with orange marigolds and green leaves. In front sits a black Shivalinga draped in white cloth with green and gold borders, adorned with flower garlands and a silver necklace. On a maroon-covered table before it are a brass abhishekam vessel, a metal bowl, a brass plate holding red kumkum and white powder, and a small brass lamp. Flanking the central figure are a bronze male statue in a red turban and red garment holding a hand up, and a female statue in a yellow sari with flower garlands and a crown. No living people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine with golden walls. In the centre stands a dancing Nataraja murti in gold and green, encircled by a golden prabhamandala ringed with orange marigold garlands. In front, a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a yellow and green silk cloth with a pink headcloth and rudraksha mala sits on a black base. To the left stands a male statue in orange-and-gold dhoti with a red turban and rudraksha mala, and to the right a female statue in green silk saree with gold jewellery and a gold crown. No living people are visible.A temple shrine with deity murtis, no people visible. Center: a golden arched prabhavali (halo) framing a dancing Shiva-form murti holding a trident and a drum, adorned with multiple layers of beaded and jeweled garlands, with a dark rudraksha-style lingam and offerings at its base. Flanking it are a standing murti on the left wearing a red turban and white flower garland, and on the right a standing figure with a tall silver crown, silver necklaces, and a green and gold dhoti wrapped in marigold and white garlands. Small murtis and offerings sit on the gold-trimmed platform, including a figure in green silk with red garlands and a bowl of white and purple flowers. Marigold strands hang from above and a dark curtain forms the backdrop.2024-02-08A temple shrine photographed indoors, with a central gilded Nataraja-style murti of a dancing deity framed by an ornate golden halo and flanked by garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. Below it sits a black Shiva lingam draped in a green cloth and jewelled necklaces, with a dark ornate backdrop of maroon curtains behind. Two large standing deity statues stand on either side, one in red turban and blue dhoti, the other in silver crown and green sari. Smaller figures in blue and orange flank the lingam on gold pedestals, marigold garlands hang from above, and a dark nandi-like statue with a white garland sits at right. A gold-covered platform holds a folded white cloth with a purple flower offering, and red carpets cover the floor. No people are visible.2024-12-07A decorated temple shrine with a gold-framed arched backdrop behind a central dark Shiva lingam wrapped in flower garlands, a red and white floral crown on top, and a gold-rimmed tray in front. Above the lingam stands a golden deity murti holding a trident, flanked by two large standing metal murtis: on the left a figure in red turban and white and red garlands, on the right a figure with a tall crown and yellow and white garland. Smaller murtis in teal and maroon dress sit on the platform. In the foreground, a brass puja tray with a lamp, a small vessel and a purple flower arrangement rests on a patterned rug, with a garlanded red and gold cloth at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2024-07-13A decorated temple shrine with deity murtis in a dark-curtained room. At center, a golden Nataraja-style dancing Shiva murti stands within a large ornate golden arch (prabhavali), holding a trident and drum-like object, adorned with layered garlands, necklaces and flower garlands in red, white and orange. In front, a black lingam with a silver face and garlands of red and yellow flowers sits on an orange and maroon cloth, with pink and red flowers. Flanking the centre are a standing bronze figure in red turban and garlands on the left, and a crowned deity with silver ornaments and a bright green and red garment on the right, both draped in white and marigold garlands. Brass kalasha lamps hang from the top, with marigold strings, and offerings of flowers, fruit and a small oil lamp sit on the altar platform. No people are visible.2024-07-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 17/7/20242024-07-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a central deity murti in a golden prabhavali (halo) backdrop, adorned with layered gold and beaded necklaces, a crown, and a trident in one hand. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: on the left a figure in red and white turban with white and red garlands, on the right a figure with silver crown and jewelled necklaces holding a lamp, draped in green and garlanded with white and yellow flowers. In front, a black stone Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and white garlands sits on a golden base with a small silver vessel and flower offerings. Red and gold garlands hang from the top corners, a small white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE, and the setting is a dark draped curtain with a gold-trimmed platform. No people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. A large ornate golden arch frames a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti with a drum and flame in raised hands, draped in layered garlands. To the right stands a silver-toned deity murti in a crown, dressed in green and red garments. A dark Shiva lingam is central, adorned with rudraksha beads, flower garlands and a trident marking. Smaller figures stand on the golden platform, marigold strands hang from above, and brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at the base.2024-08-15A temple shrine with a central dancing Shiva murti (Nataraja form) framed by an ornate golden arch, adorned with layered beaded necklaces, a trident and a crescent on the crown. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: on the left a figure in a red turban, blue-and-cream garment and white flower garland holding a staff; on the right a figure in a crown, white floral garland and green-and-red cloth. Red, orange and white marigold and rose garlands drape the arch and statues, and a black Nandi-like animal sculpture with a white garland sits at the lower right. Orange marigold strings hang from the top and small oil lamps are placed on the platform. No people are visible.2024-02-08A 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.2024-09-14A temple shrine with gilded decorations and a dark velvet backdrop, dressed with orange marigold and red-and-white flower garlands. Centrally, a large golden arched prabhavali frames a bronze deity murti of a multi-armed form holding a trident and ornaments, wearing a red-and-gold turban, jewelled necklaces and a crown. In front, a black Shivalingam is dressed in a teal-green cloth and a silver-and-jewelled covering with a flower garland. Flanking statues include a bronze figure in a red turban and white garland on the left, and a standing female murti in pink and green cloth with white lilies and a garland. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, silver plates with flowers and fruit sit on the golden platform, and a red patterned rug lies below. No living people are visible.2024-07-17