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A close photograph of a golden-toned metal deity murti, head and upper torso, wrapped in an orange cloth with a jeweled gold crown and a red-stoned gold pendant on a maroon bead necklace. A thick garland of white flowers with orange petals drapes the figure, and a red rose is tucked at its left side. Behind it, a seated figure in orange garments with a white turban and white garland sits among gold ornaments and pink flowers, with purple draped fabric in the lower left.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 16/6/20242024-06-17 +1 copiesA metal murti of a deity stands on a gold-toned platform, dressed in an orange cloth and draped with white and orange flower garlands and multi-strand pearl necklaces. It wears an ornate jeweled crown and a heavy red-beaded and stone-set necklace, and holds a large red flower in one hand. Behind it, a seated golden figure in an orange garment and white turban is visible beside a purple cloth and floral decorations, with a second garland hanging on the right. The photo is a close view of the deity murti; no living people are visible.2024-06-18A photograph of a metal deity murti standing on a gold-toned altar base, dressed in an orange silk sari with gold zari border. It wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy pearl and ruby necklace with a large gold-and-stone pendant, layered pearl garlands, and orange and white flower garlands draped to the feet. It holds a large red rose in one hand. Behind it, a bronze figure in orange clothing with a white turban and pearl necklaces, and a purple draped cloth and marigold garlands fill the background. No physical people are visible in the scene.2024-06-18A metal deity murti standing on a gold-toned pedestal in a temple shrine, dressed in an orange silk sari with gold border and adorned with layered pearl necklaces, ruby-and-diamond pendants, a jewelled crown and a large red flower held in one hand. White and orange flower garlands hang from the shoulders. Behind it, other decorated murtis, a purple cloth and a garlanded figure are visible. No physical people are present.2024-06-18Close photograph of a bronze-toned metal deity murti dressed for worship. The murti wears an orange silk sari with gold border, a layered string of white pearls, a white and orange flower garland, a red beaded necklace and a heart-shaped gold pendant with red stones, and a jeweled crown with pearl drops. It holds a pink rose in one raised hand. Behind it, another gold figure in white flower garlands and orange cloth, gold and red jeweled necklaces, and a white dhoti-draped altar with gold border are visible. No people are present.2024-12-06A standing metal murti of a deity in a temple shrine, adorned with an orange silk garment, layered pearl and red bead necklaces, a large jeweled gold pendant, a green-and-white stone collar, a jeweled waist belt, and orange and white flower garlands. It holds a large pink rose in one hand. Behind it stand additional decorated deity figures wearing orange and garlands, with red, yellow and orange flower garlands and a blue and gold cloth draped to the left. The floor is gold-toned.2024-04-06A metal deity murti stands in an ornate temple setting, adorned with a silver-toned face, a jewelled crown and a heavy necklace of pearls and green and white stones. It is draped in orange cloth and garlanded with white and orange flowers, and holds a pink rose in its raised hand. Behind it are blue cloth, a brass vessel and a bouquet of orange and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2024-05-06Close photo of a golden-faced deity murti decorated for worship, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange turban-like headdress topped with a pearl crown. Its forehead bears white and red markings and it is adorned with a sparkling white stone necklace, rudraksha-style beads and garlands of white jasmine with pink petals. The murti's hands are raised in blessing with red dots on the palms. The frame is gold-toned and glossy, and a timestamp reads 04 March 2025 10:33 am.2025-03-03Close-up photo of a polished metal deity murti with a silvery-gold face, wearing a jeweled crown and an orange shawl draped over the body. Orange and white marigold-style garlands frame the figure, and a pink rose is held in one hand. Ornaments include a red bead necklace with a large gold pendant set with stones, and a wide jeweled waist ornament with green and white stones and pearl strands. Blurred orange and gold decorations and a small figure appear in the background.2024-03-06 +1 copiesA small brass deity murti stands at the centre on a golden pedestal, dressed in a white cloth and draped with white jasmine garlands, yellow chrysanthemums and red and orange pom-pom tassels. Its gold crown is set with red and blue stones and topped by a peacock feather. White roses and yellow and green chrysanthemums lie scattered on a red and gold patterned cloth in the foreground. Behind it, a person in red-brown clothing wears layered pearl and red bead malas with gold ornaments, and a vase of roses stands at right. No physical people are clearly in the foreground beyond this partially visible seated figure.2024-11-10A metal deity murti of a standing figure dressed in an orange silk garment with a gold-brocade border, adorned with white pearl strands, a jewelled gold necklace with green and red stones, a red bead mala and white and orange flower garlands. The figure holds a large pink rose in one raised hand and wears a tall crown with jewelled ornaments. Behind it stand other ornamented murtis draped in garlands, with yellow and red flower strands and a golden altar in the foreground.2024-04-06A small orange-robed figure, a carved or painted deity murti, sits at the centre, its face painted with white vibhuti lines and a red bindi. It wears an orange shawl, a pearl-bordered orange crown with green trim, a pearl necklace and a green-and-white jewelled ornament, and is decorated with a long white jasmine garland. Behind it stand striped garlands in red, orange, green, pink, purple and white, and gold-patterned orange and green silk cloth. In the upper left, a partially visible person in white sits beside a gold-threaded cloth. The image is a photograph of a murti during ritual decoration.2025-03-03