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A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark-stone Shiva linga at centre, draped in teal and red cloth, silver ornaments and marigold and white flower garlands. Behind it stands a gilded golden prabhavali arch framing a gold-bodied dancing deity figure with a trident and crown. Flanking statues on the left and right are decorated with red-and-white and white-and-yellow garlands; the left figure wears a red turban and the right a tall silver crown. Marigold garlands hang from the top corners, and a purple flower offering sits on a gold tray in the foreground over a patterned red rug. A gilded platform holds the central deity.

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A decorated temple shrine with a gold-framed arched backdrop behind a central dark Shiva lingam wrapped in flower garlands, a red and white floral crown on top, and a gold-rimmed tray in front. Above the lingam stands a golden deity murti holding a trident, flanked by two large standing metal murtis: on the left a figure in red turban and white and red garlands, on the right a figure with a tall crown and yellow and white garland. Smaller murtis in teal and maroon dress sit on the platform. In the foreground, a brass puja tray with a lamp, a small vessel and a purple flower arrangement rests on a patterned rug, with a garlanded red and gold cloth at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2024-07-13A temple shrine with a central dancing Shiva murti (Nataraja form) framed by an ornate golden arch, adorned with layered beaded necklaces, a trident and a crescent on the crown. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: on the left a figure in a red turban, blue-and-cream garment and white flower garland holding a staff; on the right a figure in a crown, white floral garland and green-and-red cloth. Red, orange and white marigold and rose garlands drape the arch and statues, and a black Nandi-like animal sculpture with a white garland sits at the lower right. Orange marigold strings hang from the top and small oil lamps are placed on the platform. No people are visible.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 temple shrine photographed indoors, with a central gilded Nataraja-style murti of a dancing deity framed by an ornate golden halo and flanked by garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. Below it sits a black Shiva lingam draped in a green cloth and jewelled necklaces, with a dark ornate backdrop of maroon curtains behind. Two large standing deity statues stand on either side, one in red turban and blue dhoti, the other in silver crown and green sari. Smaller figures in blue and orange flank the lingam on gold pedestals, marigold garlands hang from above, and a dark nandi-like statue with a white garland sits at right. A gold-covered platform holds a folded white cloth with a purple flower offering, and red carpets cover the floor. No people are visible.2024-12-07A decorated temple shrine with a gold-framed arched backdrop holding a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti dancing with a trident and drum, garlanded with red, white and orange flower strands. In front, a black Shiva lingam is adorned with rudraksha malas and flowers. To the right stands a silver-and-gold ornamented deity murti in a maroon and green dhoti, and smaller murtis in pink, green and maroon garments sit on a gold platform with flower garlands, a silver bowl of flowers and a small offering plate. No people are visible.2024-02-08A temple shrine with decorated murti statues, with no people visible. At the centre stands a golden-bodied Nataraja-style deity form within an ornate gold prabhavali halo, holding a trident and drum, adorned with silver-toned necklaces and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. Flanking figures include a standing figure in a red turban and blue-and-white garland at left, and a silver-toned figure with a tall crown and green dhoti under a garland of white and yellow flowers at right. Smaller murtis sit on the gold-covered platform, with brass lamps, flower offerings of yellow marigolds and pink blossoms, and a red-patterned rug at the lower right. Hanging marigold garlands and dark burgundy drapes frame the altar.2024-02-08A 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.2024-02-08Temple 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.2024-07-24Indoor shrine display with a dark maroon curtain backdrop and a gold-toned platform. Centre: a golden prabhavali arch framing a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti holding a trident-like staff, adorned with a silver necklace and garlands. In front, a black stone lingam dressed with a yellow and white flower garland, silver ornaments and a purple-and-gold cloth. Left: a bronze standing figure in a red turban with a white and red flower garland. Right: a bronze standing figure holding a lamp, wearing a green cloth and a yellow-and-white garland. Smaller figures stand at the front on the left and right, one in a green garment with a red garland. A white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Orange marigold strings hang from the top corners, with small oil lamps hanging beside them. Lotus flowers and yellow flowers sit on the right. No people are visible.2024-08-30Photograph 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.2024-08-16A photograph of a temple shrine set up in a plain hall with dark maroon drapes behind it. At the centre stands a golden deity murti, a multi-armed form with a trident and an ornate golden arch-shaped prabhavali behind the head, wearing layered necklaces, a crown and many garlands. Flanking figures stand on gold platforms: on the left a statue in a red turban with a blue and white robe and white garlands, and on the right a silver-toned statue wearing a crown, green cloth and white and yellow garlands. Orange marigold strands hang from above, and small offering vessels, flowers, fruit and a black stone Nandi-like bull sit on the floor. A white sign reading "KAILASA SEATTLE" stands beside the central figure. No people are visible.2024-07-08