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A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at a black stone Shivalingam on a black yoni-pitha base, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over the lingam. He wears dark-rimmed glasses and white sacred ash stripes on his arms and chest. Behind him stands a gold-finished deity murti with a trident, a gold crown with a turban-like cloth, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and a gold arched prabhavali halo. Red and white garlands with orange marigolds hang on the sides. Brass and steel vessels, a glass shivalingam set with flowers, and red cloths sit on the gold-tiled floor. A white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE on the left wall. This is an abhishekam being performed.

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A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and white tripundra marks on his arms and chest pours liquid from a brass pot over a large black Shivalinga resting on a black peetha. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a trident, adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and red and white garlands, within an ornate golden arched prabhavali. To the left, a bronze statue of a standing figure wears a red turban, teal robe and garlands. Small brass cups, a clear crystal Shivalinga on a wooden tray, and red cloths sit on the gold-flecked floor, marking an abhishekam.2024-09-14Temple shrine photo. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands bending over a large black Shivalinga on a gold-tiled platform, touching its surface during abhishekam. Behind him a gilded deity murti with a trident, ornate jewelled garlands and a turban stands within an ornate golden arch hung with orange and white flower garlands. A small crystal Shivalinga rests on a wooden stand with a blue bucket and bowl nearby. In the foreground a gold-covered pedestal holds a small bronze figure draped in white cloth. A white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. No other people are visible.2024-08-17A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border and an orange-red turban stands bent over a black stone Shivalinga on a black peetha, pouring water from a brass kalasha during abhishekam. Behind him a large gilded ornamental arch frames a golden deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a crown, pearl and bead necklaces and a green garment, flanked by red and white flower garlands. Marigold garlands hang at the upper left, and vases of pink, purple and orange flowers sit on the floor. A white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Brass vessels and a crystal Shivalinga sit on a wooden tray in the foreground.2025-04-01A photograph inside a temple shrine room with maroon drapes. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border and an orange turban bends forward over a golden platform, pouring or offering something over a black Shivalingam on a dark yoni pedestal. Behind the lingam stands a golden deity murti with multiple arms, a crown and a garland of white and red flowers inside an ornate golden halo. A standing statue on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident and is garlanded with red and white flowers. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Brass vessels, a red cloth, marigold garlands and a small offering tray sit on the platform, and a small deity figure in red and gold rests in the foreground.2025-11-01A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and white sacred ash lines on his arms and chest pours water from a brass vessel over a large black Shiva lingam on a black base. A small glass lingam sits on a wooden tray in the foreground, with a steel bowl catching runoff. Behind is a golden gilded backdrop with a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident and garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers, plus a red-turbaned bronze figure and a small pink-clad deity murti in flower garlands. The floor is gold-tiled, and a sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. This shows abhishekam being performed.2024-09-14A shirtless priest in white dhoti with a gold waist sash and an orange head cloth pours water from a metal pot over a black Shivalingam set on a black yoni-peetha base, performing abhishekam. Behind him a gilded deity murti with multiple arms, heavily garlanded and adorned with jewelry, stands within a golden arch. Standing statues flank the scene: on the left a bearded male figure with trident, orange turban and rudraksha mala, and on the right a female deity in green and red sari with silver crown. Marigold and red-and-white flower garlands hang around the statues and frame the altar. A brass kalasha, bowls and offerings sit on the golden platform, with a floral arrangement in the foreground. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE.2025-11-01A photograph inside a temple shrine of a priest performing abhishekam on a black lingam. The shirtless priest wears a white dhoti with gold border, an orange-red turban and sacred white markings on his body, and he pours water from a brass vessel over the lingam set on a black stone yoni base. Behind him stands a richly adorned golden deity murti of Nataraja-style dancing Shiva in a golden arched prabhavali, with a crown, layers of jewelled necklaces, garlands and a green dhoti. Marigold and red-white garlands hang around the backdrop, with pink flowers and small brass vessels on the floor.2025-04-01Inside a temple shrine, a shirtless male priest in a white dhoti bends over a black Shivalinga on a dark stone yoni base, pouring or applying offerings during abhishekam. A woman in a white blouse and white saree with gold border stands at left holding a tray. Behind them a golden Nataraja-style deity murti with a gold arch is garlanded with red and white flowers, flanked by a standing deity murti at left holding a trident and a standing deity murti at right in pink and gold draped with a white and yellow flower garland. Brass bowls, a red cloth and an orange bucket sit on the gold-painted platform, and a gold-painted homa or offering box with a white cloth and pink flower stands on the red floral carpet in front.2024-01-06Photograph of a temple shrine with a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border pouring liquid from a small pot over a black shivalinga on a gold-covered platform. Behind him a golden arched prabhavali frames a dancing Nataraja deity murti with multiple arms. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: a silver-toned male deity holding a trident and draped in red and blue cloth with marigold garlands, and a silver-toned female deity in a pink sari with white and yellow flower garlands. Red-and-gold cloth, brass bowls, a red bucket, and orange marigold strands hang above. A small gold-covered stand holds a floral-decorated object, and the floor has red and cream carpets.2024-01-06A photograph inside a temple-style room of a priest with bare upper body and white dhoti with gold border, bent forward and pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a black stone Shivalinga on a gold pedestal. Behind him stand golden and bronze deity murtis, including a central dancing Nataraja-form figure within a golden arch wreathed in marigold and pink garlands, and a standing murti on the right in pink and white garlands. An oil lamp hangs from the top corners, and a red carpet covers the floor. A small golden stand holds a white-cloth-draped object with a pink flower, and a red bucket and brass bowls sit nearby. The scene shows abhishekam at the Shivalinga.2024-01-06A priest with a bare torso, white sacred ash stripes on his chest and arms, and a white dhoti with a gold border pours water from a brass vessel onto a clear crystal Shivalingam resting on a wooden octagonal stand. Behind him, a black stone Shivalingam with a silver-toned yoni base sits on a dark pedestal, and a deity murti with red-and-gold garments and white flower garlands stands in an ornate golden shrine with kumkum and vibhuti. A stainless steel bowl catches the runoff, and a golden-brown statue in a red turban and garlands stands in the background with a sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE nearby.2024-09-14A young man with glasses and bare chest, wearing a white dhoti and white horizontal ash stripes on his chest and arms, pours liquid from a golden vessel over a black Shiva lingam on a black peetha. Behind is a golden deity murti with four arms holding a trident, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a red and gold turban and a garland of red roses and marigolds. A smaller deity murti in pink silk and blue garment, with a crown and garlands, sits in front of the golden figure. Flowers and petals surround the lingam and milk-white liquid spreads on the base. Marigold and rose garlands drape the altar frame.2024-09-14