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A temple shrine interior with gold and yellow walls and deity murtis adorned with flower garlands in yellow, white, pink and red. A central black stone Shivalinga rests on a white cloth with orange and gold border, surrounded by brass oil lamps. In the centre back a figure in orange turban and orange-gold robes with a garland and a gold necklace sits on a raised platform, appearing as a statue or murti rather than a physical person. A tray in front holds fruits including oranges, apples, pineapple and bananas, rice, a kalasha-type vessel, brass bowls, folded purple and gold silks, and a printed sheet. No physical people are visible.

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Indoor temple shrine photographed at close range. In the foreground, a long table holds offerings on brass trays: sliced fruit including pineapple, bananas, oranges, apples and kiwi, green peppers, an eggplant, dried fruit, a bowl of puffed rice, red flowers, a brass cup and small brass bowls, steel covered vessels, a yellow booklet, and folded saffron, purple and white cloths. Behind them, a black stone lingam sits on a white cloth edged with gold and an orange-and-cream patterned shawl, with a kalasha pot placed on top. Brass lamp stands flank it, and a figure in an orange turban and gold garments stands behind. Other deity murtis in blue, gold and red garments are draped with pink, white and yellow flower garlands. Pyramid-shaped brass objects sit on a side table. No people are visible in the scene.2024-12-05A temple shrine photographed from the front, with gold-framed arch behind a central figure seated on a platform. The central figure is a sculptural form wearing a red and gold turban, red and gold garlands and a rudraksha mala, with hands raised, and is the focal point of the arrangement. Behind it stand deity murtis of a dark-complexioned deity with a crown and tilak, flanked by garlands in yellow, orange, red and white. To the right stand two more deity murtis with crowns and flower garlands, one in orange and green cloth. In the foreground, a large golden kalasha-like headpiece adorned with garlands rests on a dark base. Tables covered in blue and red cloths hold steel bowls of sweets, snacks, fruit, pineapples and apples as offerings. No people are visible.2024-04-14KAILASA OHIO, USA On 21/11/20242024-11-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a shrine room with a gilded arched niche holding a dark deity murti with a crescent-moon crown and a consort figure garlanded in marigolds and white flowers. In front, a golden lingam-form Shiva object (linga with a golden face-like top) is draped with a rudraksha mala, flower garland and a white and gold dhoti-style cloth. A brass lamp stand and a golden figure in orange robes sit on a pedestal to the left, a green-saried deity murti stands at right, and a golden kalasha and peetha are placed before them. A brass puja table with brass cups, a conch shell, bell, lamp, bowls of flowers and vermilion stands in the foreground, with a tall striped and tasselled banner hanging on the wall. No people are visible in the scene.2024-11-26Photograph of a temple shrine room with a gilded arch framing a blue backdrop. Seated on a dark stone platform is a golden deity murti in yellow and green dress with a jeweled crown, flanked by black-stone deity murtis, one wearing a crown and yellow sari with garlands. In front, a large Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads and gold sits on a white cloth with an orange shawl and garlands of marigolds. A brass kalasha, bells, conch shell, oil lamps and a tray of flower petals and offerings are arranged on a brown patterned cloth in the foreground, with no people visible.2024-10-10Interior shrine photograph of a temple altar with gilded arch behind. Central seated golden statue in maroon and gold robes with rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing, is a statue, not a physical person. Flanking deity statues include a dark-faced figure with trident and orange-topped crown and a pink-saried goddess garlanded with multicolour flowers. Before the altar a large golden kalasha with rudraksha beads and a white-and-orange cloth sits on a white draped table. Brass oil lamps, a conch shell, bells, rose petals, a small metal tray with cups and incense smoke are arranged on a white-covered table in front, indicating a puja setup. No physical people are visible.2024-10-21A temple shrine interior with a golden-framed altar. Central is a golden-bodied figure wearing an orange-and-saffron shawl, a red turban, and a long rudraksha-style garland, seated on a dark stone plinth; the figure appears to be a statue of a guru, not a living person. Above and behind are dark-faced deity murtis with a crescent-moon crown and a trident, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower garlands. To the right stands a dark-faced female deity murti in a pink sari with a white and red flower garland. In front, a Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads and a white cloth with a silver-and-gold ornament stands on a stone plinth, garlanded with red, white and yellow flowers. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a bell, brass vessels and a plate of flowers rest on a brown patterned cloth in the foreground, with a small golden meru-shaped object on a blue cushion.2024-06-28Indoor shrine display in a temple-style room with gold arch framing a central altar. Behind, a group of dark-faced deity murtis adorned with red, gold and green garlands and jewelled ornaments; a golden statue of a seated man with raised hand, gold necklace, brown and gold robe and turban sits at centre, presented as a sacred image rather than a living person. To the right stands another dark deity murti in a pink and red silk garment. In front, a black lingam with a gold kalasha-shaped top is decorated with rudraksha beads, flower garlands, a silver-gold necklace and an orange cloth, forming a Siva puja setup. A smaller gold figure with garland stands on a blue cloth at left, next to a golden peetha-like object on a green cloth. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a conch shell, a brass tray with rose petals, kumkum, vessels and a lit oil lamp on a patterned cloth. No living people are visible.Interior shrine photograph with a gilded arched niche holding a dark-faced deity murti of a standing figure with a crown and trident-like weapon beside a consort, flanked by a golden seated statue in a maroon and gold dress with rudraksha malas and a raised hand. To the right stands a dark-faced female deity murti in a pink and gold sari with a crown and flower garland. In the foreground a white-draped altar holds brass and silver puja vessels, a small kalasha, oil lamps and a golden lingam-shaped sculpture wrapped in rudraksha beads and white and orange cloth. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and tall brass oil lamps stand on the sides. No people are visible.2024-10-18KAILASA OHIO, USA On 16/10/20242024-10-16 +1 copiesInterior of a temple shrine with dark stone deity murti dressed in colourful garments and garlands. On the left, a standing black stone deity wears a white dhoti with gold ornaments and a tall orange-and-white crown, garlanded with multicoloured flowers. The central shrine holds a seated black stone figure with a pink and purple shawl, green silk drapery, a large jewelled necklace and a pink floral turban, with a standing pair of deity murtis in orange and yellow behind. On the foreground altar are brass oil lamps, a brass plate of bananas, oranges, a pomegranate, a sweet potato, flowers and a small kalasha, with incense sticks. Gilded arches frame the scene, with a maroon curtain at right. No people are visible.2021-06-16A temple shrine photographed indoors with a golden arched frame behind it. Two dark-faced deity murti stand in the back, one in red and gold with a green-and-gold turban, the other crowned, both draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. In front, a golden-skinned statue in a saffron and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace and garland stands on a pedestal, and a lingam with rudraksha beads and a crown-like top sits on a white and gold cloth draped with a flower garland. Small brass and gold figures, a bell, a golden shrine model on a green cushion, and a brass tray of puja items with a conch shell, oil lamps, flowers and tumblers sit on a brown patterned cloth. No living people are visible.2024-08-07