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A shrine photograph of a black Shiva lingam decorated as a deity murti, with a trident and horizontal tripundra markings on its face, set on a gold-covered altar. The lingam wears red and yellow marigold garlands, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a jewelled necklace and a blue silk drape with gold border. Smaller silver and white-garlanded figures stand on either side, with a silver kalasha-like vessel and a white garland-wrapped object in front. Bright floral offerings, a metal plate with small lamps and pink flowers, and a folded white and gold cloth sit on the altar and floor. Gold-framed backdrop and dark curtains frame the shrine.

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A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with a large black stone lingam at centre, dressed with red, orange, yellow and magenta marigold garlands, white flower garlands, and rudraksha mala strands; a silver face and eyes adorn the lingam and a large flower sits atop it. In front stands a clear crystal or glass linga with a pink and white garland and a small offering plate of flowers. Flanking the centre are two figurines: on the left a small gilded deity figure in a white garland and green clothing, and on the right a standing female figure in a purple sari with a white and pink garland. A pink silk cloth drapes behind the lingam on a gold-toned platform, with a gold and red background.2025-11-01Photograph of a temple shrine at KAILASA Seattle. Central gold-framed arch holds a golden multi-armed deity murti holding a trident and drum-like objects, with a crown and jewelled garlands. Below, a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a rudraksha-bead and marigold garland sits on a gold pedestal, with a silver vessel of flowers in front. Flanking figures on gold pedestals wear red and green garments and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. A small hand-lettered sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. In the foreground, a silver lamp and offering plate with pink flowers sit near a gold tray. No people are visible in the shrine.2024-04-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark Shiva lingam at centre, dressed with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, and a rudraksha bead mala draped around it. A gold-framed arch behind shows a four-armed deity murti holding a trident and drum-like object, adorned with necklaces and a crown. Flanking the shrine are standing murtis: one in green garment with red garland at right, and one in blue garment with red and white garland at left, both wearing necklaces. A sign on a stand reads KAILASA SEATTLE. In front, a silver bowl holds purple flowers and small offerings, a brass bell and a pot with purple blooms sit on the golden platform, and a silver plate is at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-08-31A decorated altar at a temple shrine centred on a black Shiva linga with a tripundra and gold eyes, wearing dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and multiple rudraksha malas. In front sits a clear crystal linga with a pink and white garland and a red rose. Flanking the central form are a standing silver-and-gold deity figure in blue headwear and white flower garlands on the left, and a female deity figure in a purple sari with gold jewellery and flower garlands on the right. Behind are gold ornate arches with framed figures, flower garlands, and a deep purple curtain. Vases of roses and carnations sit on the sides, and a saffron-and-purple cloth lies draped over a stand. No people are visible.2025-04-01Photograph of a decorated altar displaying a black Shiva lingam with a gold-toned yoni-peetha base, adorned with a large gold crown-like ornament, a gold and jewelled necklace, white jasmine and marigold garlands, and rudraksha malas. Its three-striped tripundra marking and gold eyes are visible on the lingam face. A purple silk drape covers the base. Flanking it are a standing bronze deity figure with a purple turban and bright garlands on the left, and a silver-clad female deity murti in a pink sari with pearl necklaces and flower garlands on the right. In the foreground, a clear crystal Shiva lingam sits on a silver-edged pedestal with pink flower garlands, and a silver plate holds pink petals. Gilded gold surfaces surround the altar.2025-01-25A 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.2024-11-08A 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 temple shrine display with a black Shiva lingam at center, draped in a large garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers with red accents, and decorated with a silver nagas and a silver-and-gold bodice-like covering. A small white sign on a stand reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Flanking figures are murtis: on the left a silver-toned figure in a purple turban with a red-and-white garland, and on the right a figure in a green sari with red trim and silver jewellery. Above, gold-and-silver deity murtis wear layered necklaces and garlands. Brass and silver vessels, a small silver plate, and a steel cup sit on the gold-covered altar. Pink lotus decorations and marigolds sit to the right. No people are visible.2024-08-30A photograph inside a temple shrine at KAILASA Seattle. A seated priest with a shaved head, wearing a white cloth wrap and a rudraksha mala, sits on a gold-trimmed platform at left, holding a small bell in one hand and facing the altar. Behind him stand two large garlanded deity statues with trishula and kalasha-like objects, and a central golden arched halo framing a dancing deity murti adorned with red and white flower garlands and ornate gold jewellery. Brass lamps, flower arrangements, a Shiva lingam with flower garlands, and a small black statue in the lower right corner sit on the altar. A printed sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE on the wall.2025-05-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a central deity murti in a golden prabhavali (halo) backdrop, adorned with layered gold and beaded necklaces, a crown, and a trident in one hand. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: on the left a figure in red and white turban with white and red garlands, on the right a figure with silver crown and jewelled necklaces holding a lamp, draped in green and garlanded with white and yellow flowers. In front, a black stone Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and white garlands sits on a golden base with a small silver vessel and flower offerings. Red and gold garlands hang from the top corners, a small white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE, and the setting is a dark draped curtain with a gold-trimmed platform. No people are visible.2024-05-09A decorated deity murti at a KAILASA Seattle temple altar, adorned with layered garlands of red, white and yellow flowers and a long rudraksha-style bead mala. The central figure wears a maroon and gold turban, a dark embellished face with silver ornaments, a white dhoti-like cloth and a bright red silk drape. Two smaller murtis flank it: on the left, a purple-clad figure with a crown and white jewelled garland; on the right, a figure in pink and green silk with a red shawl and gold necklace. Offerings of flowers, a white flower plate and a silver lamp stand on gold-toned altar steps. No people are visible.2024-09-21Indoor 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.2024-08-30