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A photograph of a temple shrine with three dark stone deity murtis on a gold-covered platform against maroon draped curtains. The large standing figure on the left has a tall silver crown, silver necklaces, a green and gold striped shawl and a garland of red and white flowers, and stands beneath an ornate gold arch. To the right, a central deity murti with a peacock-feather headdress and gold crown wears an orange dhoti and garlands, flanked by two smaller murtis in saris with garlands. A small offering of flowers sits on a tray and a decorative lamp rests at the base of the left platform. No living people are visible.

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Photo of a temple shrine with dark stone deity murtis dressed and garlanded for worship. On the left, a tall standing deity murti under a golden arch wears a silver crown, jewelled necklaces and a striped green-and-gold cloth, with a red-and-white flower garland draped down. On a raised golden platform to the right stand three smaller dark stone murtis: the central one wears a peacock-feather crown and an orange dhoti with a white garland, and the two flanking figures wear red and blue silk cloth with garlands. Flower vases, scattered petals and a small floral offering sit on the platforms. Maroon velvet curtains form the backdrop.2024-08-29Dark stone murti of deities on gilded pedestals against maroon velvet drapes in a temple room. At left, a tall standing figure with a silver conical crown, white and gold necklaces and a green-and-gold striped garment, framed by a gilded arched torana and a red-and-white flower garland; a small floral offering sits on the platform below. At centre, a figure with a peacock-feather crown and orange cloth, garlanded, beside a small bovine form. Two smaller standing murti flank it, each in a purple-and-red garment with a garland. A small vase with pink flowers sits on the gold platform. No people are visible in the frame.2024-05-09Photograph of a temple shrine with three black stone deity murtis on gold-covered platforms before deep maroon drapes. On the left, a tall standing murti under a gold arch is adorned with a white conical crown, layered white and gold necklaces, and a green-and-orange cloth, with a red and white garland. At center, a multi-armed murti wears a golden crown with a peacock feather fan behind it and a pink cloth, seated on a mount. On the right, a smaller murti wears an orange cloth and a garland. Flower offerings sit at the base.2024-08-19Photo of a temple shrine with deity murtis, no people visible. On the left, a tall dark standing deity wears a silver crown, a vertical white and red Vaishnava tilak, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a red and orange silk shawl, framed by a gold arch and draped with red and yellow flower garlands. On the right stand three dark murtis on gold-covered pedestals: a central figure with a peacock-feather crown and blue garment holding a flute, flanked by two smaller figures in green and red-orange garments, all adorned with white and orange flower garlands. Fresh flowers in vases and offerings sit at the base on a gold platform against maroon drapes.2024-07-06A photograph of a temple shrine with deity murti displayed on gold-covered platforms against deep maroon drapery. On the left, a dark-complexioned standing deity murti stands under an ornate gold arch, adorned with a silver crown, a large jeweled necklace, and a garland of red, green and white flowers, with a purple and gold cloth draped over its shoulders. On the right, three smaller murtis are arranged on a gold platform: a central figure with a peacock-feather headdress and a red cloth, flanked by a figure in light robes and another in orange, each with flower garlands. Fresh flowers and a small offering arrangement sit at the base of the left deity, and a folded cloth lies in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2024-02-08Interior of a temple shrine room with dark red velvet drapes and a red patterned carpet. A tall black deity murti standing under a large ornate gold arch is dressed in a pink and purple silk garment, layered with white and red flower garlands and jewelled necklaces, with a silver crown. Beside it on a gold-covered platform stand three smaller murtis: one in a peacock-feather headdress dressed in red, flanked by two others in pale and orange garments, all garlanded. A gold box with a flower offering and a silver tray of ritual vessels sit on the carpet in front. No people are visible.2024-09-08Indoor shrine display of several dark stone or metal deity murtis on golden pedestals against a deep maroon curtain. Left, a female murti in a beige and gold sari with a crown and garlands. Centre, a multi-armed deity murti with a peacock-feather crown and a pink cloth, garlanded with white and gold flowers. Next, a smaller murti in an orange dhoti with a crown and garland. Right, a standing figure in a red turban and blue garment, heavily garlanded, beside a small placard reading KAILASA SEATTLE. Marigold garlands hang at upper right, with brass offering vessels and flowers on the gold platforms.2024-07-08Three black stone murti deities stand on a gold-covered platform in front of a maroon draped curtain. The central figure, a multi-armed deity with a peacock-feather crown and gold headdress, wears a pink cloth and white flower garlands and stands on a dark pedestal with a red floral garland at its base. Two smaller figures flank it, each with a tall crown, garlanded in white and pink flowers. The one on the left wears a gold-and-brown dress and the one on the right wears orange. A carved golden panel stands at the left edge.2024-08-16March 20 20222022-03-20Indoor shrine photograph showing a row of deity murtis decorated with fresh flower garlands. On the left, a golden Nataraja-style dancing Shiva figure stands within an ornate gold prabhavali halo, with a trident and Shiva lingam below and a gold mandapa-like frame; a crowned figure in green and white is in front. In the centre, a standing bronze-coloured deity wears a tall crown, layered jewellery and a white-and-yellow flower garland, holding a lamp and resting on a lotus pedestal. On the right, a black stone Ganesha-form murti wears a yellow dhoti, layered necklaces and a red-green-white garland. Offerings of yellow marigold and flowers sit on the platform, and a dark curtain forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2024-07-08Photograph of a temple shrine with several deity murti decorated with garlands. Centrally, a large golden arched prabhavali frames a bronze Nataraja-style Shiva murti with raised arms, adorned with flower garlands in pink and purple. In front, a smaller bronze murti in an orange cloth is garlanded with white and yellow flowers, and a black stone Nandi with flower garland sits on the floor. To the left stands a bronze standing deity holding a trident and wearing a blue and purple turban-like crown with a rudraksha-style necklace. To the right stands a bronze deity in white and saffron garlands. Far right, a dark stone murti with a crown and multiple flower garlands stands on a golden pedestal. Orange marigold garlands hang from the ceiling, and brass lamps and flower offerings sit on the golden platform over red and white carpets. No people are visible.2024-06-23Indoor temple shrine photographed head-on, with several dark stone or metal murtis dressed in silk and garlanded with marigolds and flower strands. On the left, a tall black deity figure wears a golden crown and a red-and-gold dhoti with many necklaces. Centre stage, a gilded arch frames a pair of deities, a seated figure in a golden-yellow sari beside a standing figure in orange and red, with a shivalinga-like black form and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand in front. On the right, a dark murti in a yellow and green sari with a lotus-shaped offering, and another in blue silk with a gold crown. Brass oil lamps stand on tall stands and a standing sign reads KAILASA OHIO. Red curtains and maroon drapes frame the room.2024-09-10