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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.

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Indoor shrine photographed under blue fairy lights against a grey block wall. In the centre, a black Shiva lingam wearing a green and gold cloth and a green-and-red turban-like headdress stands before a metallic dancing Nataraja figure with a red head covering and green dhoti, surrounded by a gold arch. To the left stands a gold-toned figure in an orange-and-gold garment with a garland, and to the right a figure in a pink and green sari with gold jewellery and a crown. A yellow sign with the word CANADA is visible at the top. No living people are shown.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.A 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 temple altar shrine with a central golden deity murti of Nataraja, dancing in an ornate golden prabhavali arch, adorned with jewelled necklaces, flower garlands in red and white, and a crown. In front is a black Shiva lingam draped in red and white flower garlands and a jewelled shringara, with orange and maroon cloth beneath. Flanking figures are standing murtis: on the left a figure in a red turban wearing a red and white garland, and on the right a female figure in a silver crown and jewellery holding a lamp, wearing a green and maroon sari with a yellow and white garland. Marigold garlands hang from the top corners, small brass oil lamps and bells hang nearby, and yellow marigolds, pink flowers and a floral arrangement sit on the gold-toned platform. No living people are visible.2024-07-24A 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 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.2024-07-17Photograph of a temple shrine with a central bronze-gold Nataraja figure dancing within an ornate golden arch, garlanded with red, white and yellow flower strands and layered beaded necklaces. Flanking standing statues include a bronze figure in a red turban wearing a blue and white garment with a garland on the left, and a silver-toned deity with a tall crown and green-and-white garment on the right. Below, a dark Shiva lingam sits in a decorated base with pink and white flowers, white lilies, yellow marigold garlands and small oil lamps arranged on a gold-trimmed platform against dark maroon drapes. Statues and offerings only; no living people are visible.2024-07-19 +1 copiesA decorated shrine (altar) with a central Nataraja-form deity murti of Shiva dancing within a golden arch of flames (prabhavali), adorned with layered gold and beaded necklaces, garlands of orange marigold, red and pink flowers and yellow blossoms. Flanking standing bronze figures stand on pedestals: at left a figure with a trident (trishula), a blue turban and a rudraksha-style mala, wearing a red and pink garment; at right a crowned figure in a silver-tinted crown with a white and yellow garland and a purple garment. In front, smaller deity murtis with orange and red garments and flower garlands sit on a gold-toned altar with flower offerings, brass pots and small lamps. Dark red drapes form the backdrop. No living people are visible.2024-06-26A 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 metal murtis decorated with marigold and flower garlands. At the centre, a golden dancing deity murti stands within a large ornate golden prabhavali halo, adorned with necklaces and a crown. Flanking it, a standing male figure on the left wears a red turban and garlands, and a standing figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and silver-embellished garments with garlands. In front, a black stone lingam with a silver face and garlands sits on a pedestal beside smaller figures in red and green garlands. Offerings of marigolds, pink lotuses and small brass lamps sit on the platform against a dark curtain backdrop. A small white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE.2024-08-29 +1 copiesTemple altar photograph showing a group of deity murtis decorated with marigold and rose garlands. At centre stands a gilded murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces, set within an ornate golden arch and a trident-shaped element, with red and white flower garlands draped over it. To the left stands a murti wearing a red turban and garland, holding a small lamp-like object. To the right stands a silver-crowned female murti in a green and maroon sari, holding a staff. In front, a black lingam-like stone is adorned with flowers and orange cloth, with flower offerings, a small brass figure, and a brass oil lamp on a golden stage. Maroon drapery forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2024-07-24Photograph of a temple shrine set up on a gold-painted platform in front of a dark maroon drape. At centre, a dark-stone Nandi-style figure and a Shivalinga-type form wrapped in red and white garlands sit before a large ornate gold prabhavali arch, with a crowned murti holding a trident-like weapon and jewelled ornaments in the centre. On the left, a bronze-coloured male statue wears a red turban, white and red garlands, and holds a small object. On the right, a bronze statue in a crown and white and yellow garlands holds a ritual item. Marigold garlands hang from the top corners, small oil lamps hang at left, and a vase of flowers and fruit sits at lower right. Statues only; no physical people visible.2024-08-16