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Close 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.

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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 ceremonial deity or murti setup on an ornate silver pedestal or peetham. White jasmine garlands drape around the base, and red and magenta roses and rose petals are arranged in front of a silver motif. A jeweled crown-like ornament with green, red and white stones sits at the top, and silver ornaments set with coloured stones rest in the lower corners beside small silver bowls. A gold-toned plate forms the background. No people are visible.2024-09-07A close overhead photograph of a silver-embossed deity murti or ritual object decorated for worship. Red and yellow roses, rose petals and a jeweled crown-like ornament with red, green and white stones rest on the silver surface. A white jasmine garland and red and yellow flower garlands frame it on a brass tray, and jeweled ornamental bands with red and green stones lie along the base. No people are visible.2024-07-27Overhead photo of a silver deity murti set in a large brass tray, surrounded by red and white garlands. Red carnation-like flowers and white jasmine strands form a ring around the figure, with white roses at its centre and a yellow flower below. Two ornate jewelled medallions, one at the top and one at the bottom, sit on the garland. Orange and green cloth with gold border lies beneath the tray, and a red patterned rug is visible at the lower left. A small copyright credit reads KAILASA Seattle at the lower right. No people are visible.2025-09-02Close overhead photo of a ritual setting for a deity. Red carnation and white jasmine garlands wrap around the silver, with white roses and a yellow flower placed in the centre. A jewelled ornament with red, green and white stones sits at the top, with a gold jewelled ornament at the bottom edge. Two small silver lamps or cups hold offerings. No people are visible.2025-09-02KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 11/30/20202020-11-30Close-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 photograph of a ceremonial deity adornment on an ornate silver-toned surface. White jasmine-style garlands surround pink roses and pink carnations placed on a silver plate or throne back with embossed floral and scrollwork designs. A row of gold-toned ornamental pieces set with red, green and clear stones hangs on the left, and a small silver cross-shaped motif sits among the flowers. Two silver cups or finials and a round jewelled medallion are visible. No people are visible; the frame shows only flowers and decorative metalwork.2024-12-06Photograph 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.2024-07-14KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 11/29/20202020-11-29A 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.2024-04-09