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Photograph of a decorated shrine with no people visible. At centre sits a Shiva lingam set in front of a silver-and-gold ornamental backdrop, draped with a pink and white silk cloth, a large jewelled pendant, and garlands of red roses, white jasmine and marigolds with rudraksha beads. Flanking figures are a smaller dark-skinned deity murti on the left wearing a magenta garland and a deity murti on the right in a pink sari with a green border and red garland. Brass bowls with yellow offerings, yellow flowers in a vase, a kalasha-style pot and a small burning incense stick sit on gold-toned platforms.

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A 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.2024-09-21Photograph 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 decorated Shiva lingam altar in a temple setting, with a large dark stone lingam draped in pink and orange silk cloth and layered with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and rudraksha-style beads. A silver-framed shrine stands beside it with a small standing deity murti wearing green silk and white flower garlands, and a smaller figure in a red turban and white garland at the left. Silver offering plates and a silver pot sit on the gold-covered dais. No physical people are visible.2025-09-02Photograph of a richly decorated altar with a dark Shiva lingam in the centre, its face marked with white tripundra lines and a gold trident, wrapped in gold ornaments, flower garlands in pink, yellow and white, and a gold necklace. Beside it stands a female deity murti in a teal and pink sari with pearl garlands, and a smaller figure in a red headdress and blue garment, also garlanded. A pink silk drape with gold patterns and a flower-filled vase sit on the gold-toned platform, with a silver vessel behind. Deity murti are not people, so no physical people are visible.2025-09-02A 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.2025-11-01A decorated temple shrine with a large black Shiva lingam at centre, its face adorned with gold eyes and a silver-studded mouth, wrapped in red and magenta flower garlands and a gold and coin-studded necklace. A red and orange silk cloth drapes behind it. A smaller crystal lingam sits on a silver-bordered stone base in front, garlanded with pink flowers and beads. Two standing murti figures flank the shrine: on the left a figure in blue robes and a tall gold-and-green headdress with white and pink garlands, on the right a figure in a green garment with pearl necklaces and white and pink flower garlands. A small steel plate with yellow flowers and offerings lies at the base. Gold brocade covers the floor and a metal-edged tray holds the flowers. No people are visible.2025-08-02A 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.2025-04-01A photograph inside a temple shrine dressed with flowers. On the left, a priest in a white head cloth and glasses, wearing a reddish-orange shawl, stands at the edge of the frame making a ritual gesture over an offering. Centre stage is a black Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra mark, draped with a heavy gold necklace, red and yellow marigold garlands and a white floral garland. Beside it, a smaller metal deity murti in a red crown and bright garland stands on a gold pedestal, and a goddess murti in a green sari with a red and orange border is adorned with white flower garlands. Vases of white flowers and a small brass cup sit on the gold platforms, with a dark curtain behind.2025-09-02A photograph of a decorated shrine with a black stone Shiva lingam at centre, covered with a dense garland of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves, with a bead necklace and a silver trident-marked face and gold eyes, adorned with pearl and jewelled silver ornaments and red flowers. Two smaller statues flank the lingam, each draped in red flower garlands: the left figure in a pink garment and crown-like headpiece, the right in a pink and green sari. Pink and white flowers, a small brass vessel, two silver cups on a teal tray and scattered petals sit on the gold-covered platform. A white sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE stands at the upper left, indicating a murti display at the KAILASA Seattle centre during a puja.2024-09-13A shirtless priest kneels at the left of a gilded shrine, holding a lit oil lamp in a silver dish and an incense stick, while smoke rises from the lamp. He wears a white dhoti with a yellow border and a black rudraksha-style mala. In front of him are brass vessels, flower garlands, and offering plates. The central deity murti is dressed in red and white silk, draped with red and white flower garlands, a large bead necklace, and a crown-like headdress, with a trident-like emblem visible. Smaller pink-and-red clad murtis stand on gold pedestals beside it, decorated with garlands and jewelry. Marigolds and yellow flowers adorn the shrine, and a gold-framed background of golden decorative panels completes the scene. This appears to be a puja or aarti in progress at a temple shrine.2024-09-29A photograph of a temple shrine dressed for worship. A black stone Shiva lingam stands at the centre, draped with a red and gold cloth, with a silver cover placed on top and red and orange flower garlands wrapped around it. Behind it stand two dark stone deity murtis with tall crowns, ornate jewelled necklaces and red and green silk garments, flanked by swags of marigold and white flower garlands. Red velvet draping forms the backdrop, and brass oil lamps and a gold shrine vessel sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2022-05-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple altar with a central seated deity murti, a dark stone or wooden form draped in yellow and white marigold garlands, wearing a maroon crown-like headdress and a gold-and-maroon embellished garment. Flanking it on left and right are standing and seated golden sculptures of figures in maroon and gold attire with garlands, and behind them a large ornate gold arch with a mirror-work backdrop. Small brass vessels and a maroon cloth with jewelry sit on a decorated white-and-blue ceramic pedestal in front. No people are visible.2021-01-09