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A decorated altar at a temple shrine centred on a black Shiva linga with a tripundra and gold eyes, wearing dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and multiple rudraksha malas. In front sits a clear crystal linga with a pink and white garland and a red rose. Flanking the central form are a standing silver-and-gold deity figure in blue headwear and white flower garlands on the left, and a female deity figure in a purple sari with gold jewellery and flower garlands on the right. Behind are gold ornate arches with framed figures, flower garlands, and a deep purple curtain. Vases of roses and carnations sit on the sides, and a saffron-and-purple cloth lies draped over a stand. No people are visible.

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Photograph of a decorated altar displaying a black Shiva lingam with a gold-toned yoni-peetha base, adorned with a large gold crown-like ornament, a gold and jewelled necklace, white jasmine and marigold garlands, and rudraksha malas. Its three-striped tripundra marking and gold eyes are visible on the lingam face. A purple silk drape covers the base. Flanking it are a standing bronze deity figure with a purple turban and bright garlands on the left, and a silver-clad female deity murti in a pink sari with pearl necklaces and flower garlands on the right. In the foreground, a clear crystal Shiva lingam sits on a silver-edged pedestal with pink flower garlands, and a silver plate holds pink petals. Gilded gold surfaces surround the altar.2025-01-25A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with a large black stone lingam at centre, dressed with red, orange, yellow and magenta marigold garlands, white flower garlands, and rudraksha mala strands; a silver face and eyes adorn the lingam and a large flower sits atop it. In front stands a clear crystal or glass linga with a pink and white garland and a small offering plate of flowers. Flanking the centre are two figurines: on the left a small gilded deity figure in a white garland and green clothing, and on the right a standing female figure in a purple sari with a white and pink garland. A pink silk cloth drapes behind the lingam on a gold-toned platform, with a gold and red background.2025-11-01A decorated temple shrine with a large black Shiva lingam at centre, its face adorned with gold eyes and a silver-studded mouth, wrapped in red and magenta flower garlands and a gold and coin-studded necklace. A red and orange silk cloth drapes behind it. A smaller crystal lingam sits on a silver-bordered stone base in front, garlanded with pink flowers and beads. Two standing murti figures flank the shrine: on the left a figure in blue robes and a tall gold-and-green headdress with white and pink garlands, on the right a figure in a green garment with pearl necklaces and white and pink flower garlands. A small steel plate with yellow flowers and offerings lies at the base. Gold brocade covers the floor and a metal-edged tray holds the flowers. No people are visible.2025-08-02A dark black stone Shiva lingam is the central subject, adorned for worship. It is draped in an orange cloth and heavily decorated with a silver-and-jewelled yoke, a rudraksha mala with red and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands, pink and red roses, and gold tripundra and trident markings on the stone. A tall silver halo frame with gilded ornamentation stands behind it, and a deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklace appears at right. A purple-and-gold cloth lies on a small side table at left. No people are visible.2024-07-24Photograph of a richly decorated altar with a dark Shiva lingam in the centre, its face marked with white tripundra lines and a gold trident, wrapped in gold ornaments, flower garlands in pink, yellow and white, and a gold necklace. Beside it stands a female deity murti in a teal and pink sari with pearl garlands, and a smaller figure in a red headdress and blue garment, also garlanded. A pink silk drape with gold patterns and a flower-filled vase sit on the gold-toned platform, with a silver vessel behind. Deity murti are not people, so no physical people are visible.2025-09-02A decorated deity murti at a KAILASA Seattle temple altar, adorned with layered garlands of red, white and yellow flowers and a long rudraksha-style bead mala. The central figure wears a maroon and gold turban, a dark embellished face with silver ornaments, a white dhoti-like cloth and a bright red silk drape. Two smaller murtis flank it: on the left, a purple-clad figure with a crown and white jewelled garland; on the right, a figure in pink and green silk with a red shawl and gold necklace. Offerings of flowers, a white flower plate and a silver lamp stand on gold-toned altar steps. No people are visible.2024-09-21A decorated Shiva lingam shrine photographed close up. The black lingam is dressed with a silver three-line tripundra and gold eyes-style adornments, wrapped in heavy rudraksha mala and gold ornaments with a silver-jeweled breastplate. A trident is set against it, and it sits on a clear crystal yoni base garlanded with pink flowers, with yellow and orange rose petals scattered. Marigold and red-yellow garlands drape the sides, and a white flower crown sits on top. Behind are gold-painted sculptures of deities and an orange-and-purple silk cloth. No people are visible, so this is a deity murti in ritual decoration.2025-04-01Photograph of a decorated shrine with no people visible. At centre sits a Shiva lingam set in front of a silver-and-gold ornamental backdrop, draped with a pink and white silk cloth, a large jewelled pendant, and garlands of red roses, white jasmine and marigolds with rudraksha beads. Flanking figures are a smaller dark-skinned deity murti on the left wearing a magenta garland and a deity murti on the right in a pink sari with a green border and red garland. Brass bowls with yellow offerings, yellow flowers in a vase, a kalasha-style pot and a small burning incense stick sit on gold-toned platforms.2024-09-29A decorated shrine with a dark black Shiva linga at centre, its face adorned with gold eyes and a trident motif, wrapped in a thick garland of yellow and white marigolds and red-and-green flowers. Below it, a glass vessel holds a red flower and pink blossoms, and a blue-rimmed bowl of yellow rice dishes sits in front, with pink petals on a small plate. Flanking figures on each side wear red flower garlands; the left figure has a dark face and purple clothing, the right a pink sari and green border. A sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE stands at the left edge, and incense smoke rises in the background. No people are visible.2024-09-13A shrine photograph of a black Shiva lingam decorated as a deity murti, with a trident and horizontal tripundra markings on its face, set on a gold-covered altar. The lingam wears red and yellow marigold garlands, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a jewelled necklace and a blue silk drape with gold border. Smaller silver and white-garlanded figures stand on either side, with a silver kalasha-like vessel and a white garland-wrapped object in front. Bright floral offerings, a metal plate with small lamps and pink flowers, and a folded white and gold cloth sit on the altar and floor. Gold-framed backdrop and dark curtains frame the shrine.2024-02-06A photograph of a decorated shrine with a black stone Shiva lingam at centre, covered with a dense garland of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves, with a bead necklace and a silver trident-marked face and gold eyes, adorned with pearl and jewelled silver ornaments and red flowers. Two smaller statues flank the lingam, each draped in red flower garlands: the left figure in a pink garment and crown-like headpiece, the right in a pink and green sari. Pink and white flowers, a small brass vessel, two silver cups on a teal tray and scattered petals sit on the gold-covered platform. A white sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE stands at the upper left, indicating a murti display at the KAILASA Seattle centre during a puja.2024-09-13Photograph of a temple shrine at KAILASA Seattle. Central gold-framed arch holds a golden multi-armed deity murti holding a trident and drum-like objects, with a crown and jewelled garlands. Below, a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a rudraksha-bead and marigold garland sits on a gold pedestal, with a silver vessel of flowers in front. Flanking figures on gold pedestals wear red and green garments and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. A small hand-lettered sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. In the foreground, a silver lamp and offering plate with pink flowers sit near a gold tray. No people are visible in the shrine.2024-04-09