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Photo of a silver-clad deity murti (Murugan form, with a tall silver crown and peacock feather backdrop) decorated with orange and white flower garlands, lit by a large oil lamp (aarti flame) held in front of it by a hand at the bottom edge of the frame. Deep red-maroon drapes form the background, and a partial figure in red and pink garments appears at the left edge beside another garlanded murti. No people are clearly visible apart from a hand holding the lamp.

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A photograph of a dark metal deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing before a dark red backdrop, wearing a jewelled crown and layered gem-studded gold necklaces, with a peacock-feather fan behind its head. Red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands drape both sides of the figure. In front, a large bronze oil lamp holds a bright flame, and incense smoke rises above, indicating an aarti or puja. No physical people are visible.2025-01-25A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands before a lit flame. The murti wears an ornate silver crown with a peacock feather plume, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace set with red and green stones, and large silver-and-gold earrings. Garlands of red flowers, yellow marigolds and white jasmine drape the figure. A bright flame rises from a metal vessel in front. The background is dark and there are no visible people.2025-01-25KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/19/20202020-10-19A dark stone murugan deity murti stands in a shrine alcove with a deep red velvet backdrop. The deity wears a jeweled golden crown with green and red stones, a white and gold ornate chest ornament, and white jasmine garlands. A peacock feather arrangement rises behind the crown, and a peacock figure is carved at the base. A golden vel spear is held in one hand. In front of the murti a large brass lamp is burning with bright flames, and a pink cloth drapes the base. Red fabric appears at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2024-07-27January 11 20142014-01-11A golden deity murti of a goddess stands before a deep red velvet curtain, wearing an ornate golden crown, silver and gold necklaces, red silk garment, and garlands of pink, green and yellow flowers. She holds a golden trident-like weapon in one hand. In the foreground, a hand with a gold bangle holds a dark bowl with a flaming oil lamp, offering aarti before the murti, with incense smoke rising at left. A caption on the photo reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple.2020-10-23A photograph of a deity shrine decorated for Navaratri-style worship. A golden ornate arch frames a deity murti dressed in a red and cream sari with a tall crown and silver ornaments, garlanded with white, yellow and red flower strands. A large flame burns in front of the murti. In the foreground, a golden-faced murti wears a green headpiece with jewelled band, a silver-beaded necklace and white flower garlands. A hand holds a lit brass oil lamp at the left, and two more brass lamps stand at the sides. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the hand.November 15 20212021-11-15A golden deity murti of Mahalakshmi stands against a deep red velvet curtain, wearing a tall gold crown, a red silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, and garlands of white flowers and purple blooms with coins strung along them. A blurred hand at the left holds a lit flame, performing aarti before the murti. The photo is a temple worship scene at the Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple in Seattle.2020-10-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/23/20202020-10-23A photograph of a homa fire burning in a stone-lined fire pit in front of a deity murti. The murti is a standing female figure with a tall silver crown, a silver necklace and earrings, draped in a red garment and garlanded with thick bands of magenta and green-and-yellow flower garlands. Orange and yellow marigold flowers are arranged on a white-draped altar below. Tall orange flames rise from the pit, and a brass bowl sits on the left edge of the fire pit. Ornate brass arches frame the murti. No people are visible.A golden deity murti of the goddess is dressed in an ornate gold crown, layered pearl and filigree necklaces, a red blouse and a green sari with white jasmine garlands. A bronze or silver oil lamp with a tall flame stands at left, held by a hand at the bottom edge, and a wooden spoon with white offering rests in the murti's hand. Smoke drifts across a deep maroon velvet curtain behind.2020-10-20