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A dark stone murti of a deity stands on a gold-trimmed base before a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a gold necklace, bangles with a blue stone, and an olive-green silk garment with a wide orange-and-maroon border. Heavy garlands of white jasmine, pink roses and green leaves hang from the shoulders to the feet. A partial garlanded figure appears at the right edge. The image is a photograph of a temple deity during worship.

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A dark stone deity murti stands on a black pedestal before a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The figure wears a jewelled crown with pink and green stones, heavy gold and diamond-style necklaces, and a red silk sari with gold border and purple lower band. Long garlands of white jasmine and pink flowers with green leaves drape from the shoulders to the feet, and a silver vessel is held in one hand. A gold cloth covers the base and a flower garland circles the pedestal.2025-02-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 11/28/20202020-11-28A dark stone murti of a standing deity, dressed in a blue silk sari with multicoloured striped borders and gold trim. It wears a jewelled crown, a large ornate necklace set with red and green stones, earrings, and a blue-stoned armlet. Garlands of white jasmine, green leaves, pink roses and pink flowers hang from the shoulders to the waist. The murti stands on a dark pedestal edged with a white and pink flower garland, in front of a maroon draped curtain, with gold-toned decorative items at the lower left and a maroon cloth at the lower right. No people are visible.2025-02-22A dark stone deity murti stands against a deep magenta velvet drape. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and ornate gold and jewelled earrings and necklaces. A large round jewelled pendant with a green central stone sits on the chest, with a matching jewelled belt at the waist. The murti wears a green and gold silk garment with woven patterns and a green border. One hand is raised holding an object, and the other arm hangs at the side with jewelled bangles. No people are visible in the scene.A standing black stone deity murti in a gilded ornate arched niche against a maroon wall. The figure wears a silver jewelled crown, large silver earrings, layered diamond-style silver necklaces, and a green and gold silk garment. Strands of pink and orange roses hang over the shoulders, and marigold flowers are at the base. The raised hand holds a small object and the other hand rests at the side with ringed fingers. No people are visible.2020-10-18A photograph of a black-stone deity murti, a standing Murugan-style or Venkateswara-style form, dressed for worship. The figure wears a tall black crown with pink and white flower decorations, gold-framed brow ornaments, a white and red tilak and dark stone face. Layered garlands of white jasmine and marigold in yellow, maroon and green hang over the chest and arms. A jewelled necklace with red stones, a green silk dhoti and a gold-tipped vel-like staff appear near the left arm. Behind it stands a gold carved arch and white drape. No people are visible.2025-07-28A black stone deity murti stands against a bright red cloth backdrop, adorned with a jewelled golden crown set with red and green stones, a red bindi-like mark on the forehead, and a maroon sari-style garment with a green border. Layered garlands of white jasmine, green leaves, pink and white blossoms and a large pink rose hang across the chest, with a jewelled green-and-gold necklace below. The figure holds an object in one raised hand. No physical people are visible; the caption reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple.2020-11-28A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands centrally in a shrine, adorned with a golden crown, large gold earrings, a nose ring and an elaborate jewelled necklace set with green and red stones. She wears a pink and green silk sari with gold zari border and holds a lotus stem in one hand. A garland of red, yellow and orange roses and a large circular floral arch in green, pink, yellow and white ribbon-like flowers frames her. Other decorated deity murtis with floral garlands stand to the left and right, and a blue silk-clad figure is visible at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2024-03-10Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up against a plain white background. She wears a tall conical crown studded with white, pink and green stones, a jewelled pendant on her forehead, and pink-and-white stone earrings. Layered white bead and stone necklaces and a red-stone garland adorn her neck. She wears a dark olive draped garment with a silver-embroidered border, and holds a small pot-like object in one raised hand. A thin wire runs across the top of the frame.A standing metal murti of a deity, dressed in a red and green silk dhoti with a jewelled, silver-toned crown and elaborate silver necklaces. It holds a spear-like staff in one hand and wears long garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds. Flowers, including pink lotuses and a red bloom, rest on the base. A golden ornate backdrop, a hanging brass oil lamp, a brass vessel and a garlanded small idol stand on a wooden altar. Dark velvet drapes form the background. No people are visible.2024-08-15Indoor temple shrine photograph showing a dark stone deity murti standing on a green cloth-covered base, dressed in a gold-yellow and orange silk sari-style garment with woven borders. Its neck is adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a large ornate pendant and a bead-and-stone collar, and it wears a jewelled crown with red stone accents, with a long white and green flower garland draped from shoulder to hip. Flanking deity statues, one at left in red and gold with a crown and one at right in orange silk with a blue cloth, both garlanded, stand against a yellow wall beside maroon damask curtains. No physical people are visible.A dark stone deity murti of a goddess is seated and adorned for worship. She wears a green and lavender silk sari with gold zari borders, a jeweled crown, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and a jeweled waist belt. White jasmine garlands with red roses and green leaves drape her body and arms, and she holds a pink lotus in one raised hand. An oil lamp burns in the lower left corner, and a yellow carved pillar and jeweled backdrop frame the figure.