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Close overhead photo of an ornate silver deity murti. Three large coral-pink roses and one smaller rose are placed on it. Surrounding it is a tray lined with red and gold satin flower garlands with gold rosettes and green leaves, plus a jeweled silver-and-stone ornament and a beaded ornamental necklace at the lower edge. Two red-and-white gem-set settings sit on the base. Yellow marigold garlands frame the top corners of the tray. No people are visible.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/5/20202020-12-05 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a ritual setup on an ornately embossed silver tray or plate, decorated with white jasmine garlands bordering the edge. Central offerings include a red-and-white rose, purple daisy-like flowers, and pink petals scattered across a silver metal platform. A silver leaf-shaped ornament sits among the flowers. A jewelled crown-like ornament with green, red and white stones rests at the top, and two silver oil lamps or cups with red-tinted tops flank the centre. No people are visible; this is a deity murti decoration arrangement typical of an abhishekam or puja offering.2024-07-31A close overhead photograph of a silver-embossed deity murti or ritual object decorated for worship. Red and yellow roses, rose petals and a jeweled crown-like ornament with red, green and white stones rest on the silver surface. A white jasmine garland and red and yellow flower garlands frame it on a brass tray, and jeweled ornamental bands with red and green stones lie along the base. No people are visible.2024-07-27KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/7/20202020-12-07KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/4/20202020-12-04Close overhead photo of a ceremonial silver tray with engraved floral and scrolling patterns, holding a decorated deity adornment. Pale pink roses are arranged in a vertical column, topped by a jeweled ornament set with red, green and white stones, and a small silver leaf-shaped piece sits among the roses. A white jasmine garland frames the tray, two silver bowls with red stones flank the flowers, and jeweled ornaments with red and green stones lie at the bottom edge. A small yellow flower is visible in the lower right corner. No people are visible.2024-07-30Overhead photo of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a round brass tray. The silver footwear is engraved with floral and leaf patterns and has inset stones at the heels. A ring of orange marigold flowers and a jeweled garland of green and red stones surround them, with three red roses placed on the sandals and a white jasmine garland and red flower strand hanging above. The tray sits on a yellow and green silk cloth over a red patterned rug. No people are visible.2024-09-21Close-up photograph of a decorated silver-toned ritual tray or altar piece. A white jasmine garland arcs across the top and right edge. At the centre, a long vertical arrangement of pink roses is set on an ornately embossed silver plate with floral and scroll patterns, with a small silver leaf-shaped ornament among the blooms. A jeweled crown-like ornament with red, green and white stones sits atop the arrangement. Red-stoned silver bowls flank the base, and rows of jeweled ornaments with red and green stones line the bottom edge, with a yellow flower at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-07-30Top-down photo of a pair of silver padukas, sandal-shaped footwear for a deity, decorated with engraved floral and scroll patterns. They rest on a brass tray framed by red-orange marigold garlands, a magenta flower wreath and white jasmine garlands. Rose petals in pink and red are scattered across the padukas, with small kumkum-filled silver bowls at their front. A jewelled ornament and a row of gem-studded decorations sit at the bottom edge of the tray. Orange and green silk cloth lies beneath the tray.2024-09-15Photograph of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a wooden tray, decorated for worship. The silver footwear is engraved with floral scrolls and leaf patterns, and set with a row of jewelled arches in red, green and white stones across the top. Bright yellow sunflowers are laid in a line down the centre, and orange-red marigold-style petal garlands surround the tray. Small silver cups holding red pigment sit at the front, with an ornamental jewelled rosette below. No people are visible; this depicts a padapuja offering setup at a KAILASA Seattle ritual.2024-07-14KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/3/20202020-12-03Overhead photograph of a ceremonial silver sandal or footwear pair of a deity placed on an ornate brass tray ringed with orange marigold garlands and white jasmine garlands. The silver sandals are decorated with embossed floral and leaf patterns, a central jeweled rosette, and purple orchids and a pink flower placed among them. Jeweled ornamental strands with red, green and clear stones lie at the front. Deity footwear for abhishekam or alankaram; no people are visible.2024-08-30