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A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam-style murti at a temple shrine, framed by a thick circle of red, orange and yellow marigold-type garlands with gold-coloured rose decorations. A jewelled silver-and-gemstone necklace with red, green and white stones rests on the murti, and scattered pink and white rose petals cover its surface. A gold jewelled crown-like ornament sits at the front, and a silver oil lamp stands beside the murti. Behind the arrangement are a magenta cloth and a patterned floor rug. No people are visible.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 18/8/20242024-08-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti or ritual icon seen from above, framed by a ring of orange and red marigold-style garlands with a yellow marigold border and a white jasmine garland at the top. The centre holds white petals, orange marigolds and two silver ornaments, with a jewelled gold-and-stone adornment and a silver jewelled crown-like headpiece set with red, green and white stones. Gold foil rose decorations and red satin bows are arranged around the base, with a beaded silver chain hanging below. A green and gold bordered cloth lies underneath. No people are visible.2024-08-13A decorated ritual vessel or throne-like stand dressed with dense garlands of red, orange and yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands. At the centre sits a silver or pewter plate with a small silver ornament, two small silver bowls and an orange marigold bloom, surrounded by a jeweled white-and-red bead garland. 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Below sits a brass tray edged with orange marigold-style blooms, pink rose petals, a silver kalasha-like vessel and a gold ornament set with red stones. Gold-ribbon roses and red and pink florals line the tray's rim on a yellow cloth with a green and gold border. No people are visible.2024-08-26Top-down photo of a deity's ornamental decoration on a brass plate, with a jewelled crown-like ornament and rows of stone-set ornaments in silver and gold tones, surrounded by white jasmine garlands, red and magenta flowers, yellow orchids and red-orange petals. Green leaves and gold-edged fabric frame the arrangement. The ornaments appear to be a deity's adornments and the arrangement suggests a deity murti decorated for worship.2024-09-23Overhead photo of a brass tray decorated for worship, holding a dense bed of red fabric marigold-style petals with a large red rose at center and pale yellow carnations around it. White jasmine garlands ring the tray, and ornate silver-toned jewelled ornaments set with red, green and white stones lie in the lower half, with a silver star-shaped piece nearby. Orange roses and white flowers rest at the bottom edge, with yellow flower garlands and a red and gold cloth beyond the tray. No people are visible; this appears to be a decorated deity adornment or flower arrangement for a ritual.2024-07-28KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/11/20202020-12-11Overhead photo of a brass tray filled with orange marigold garlands, white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with pink and magenta roses and scattered petals. Silver and gilt items with gemstone-studded ornaments, including a jeweled brooch and a jeweled necklace or armour piece set with red, green and white stones, rest on the flowers. Two small silver cups or bowls sit among the blossoms. A deity murti or sacred item is decorated for worship; no people are visible.2024-08-07Close overhead photo of a decorated deity offering arranged in a large round brass tray. White jasmine garlands drape over the top, with a jewelled ornament at the centre. Orange and yellow marigold garlands ring the tray, and pale yellow and cream roses and yellow chrysanthemums fill the centre. Silver and jewelled ornamental pieces with red, green and white stones sit along the front edge. A green and gold bordered cloth and yellow flower strings lie beneath, with a red and green floral string at the bottom. Silver-coloured bowls or containers sit among the flowers. No people are visible; the scene shows a deity's floral decoration in a temple setting.2024-12-08Close overhead photo of a deity murti decorated for worship, adorned with a dense ring of red and orange flower garlands, white jasmine strands, and red and green floral arrangements with gold ribbon accents. Jeweled silver-and-stone ornaments, a jeweled crown-like piece at top, and a patterned yellow cloth with a green and gold border frame the figure. Two silver bowls or cups sit among the flowers.2024-08-27Overhead photo of a ceremonial brass tray ringed with thick orange marigold garlands. Inside sit an ornate silver plate, scattered pink and white rose petals, two pink roses, white flower buds and a few jewelled ornaments set with red and green stones, including a round crown-like piece and a beaded necklace-style piece along the lower edge. Two small dark-red stones or lamp-like bowls sit on the plate. White jasmine garlands and a red and gold cloth appear at the edges. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated ritual offering arrangement.2024-08-21