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A photograph of a temple shrine in a KAILASA Seattle space. In the centre, a golden dancing Nataraja-style deity murti stands within an ornate gold arch, decorated with marigold and red-and-white flower garlands and layered jewelled necklaces. In front, a black Shiva lingam is adorned with flower garlands and a silver-embellished cover. Flanking it are smaller deity murtis in green and red garments. On the left, a bronze figure wears a red turban and white-and-red garland; on the right, a bronze figure in a gold-and-green garment holds a lamp and wears a silver crown and jewelled necklaces. A priest sits cross-legged at left with bare upper body, sacred ash markings and white dhoti, holding offerings over a golden puja stand. Marigold strands hang from the ceiling and a small KAILASA Seattle sign is at left.

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