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Photograph of a decorated altar in a temple room. Centre foreground is a black Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha mala strands, marigold and rose garlands, and a pearl-studded silver-and-gold cloth, with a small trident and flowers placed on top. Behind it, a large gold-toned deity murti of Krishna, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a colourful turban and a flute, stands within an ornate gold arch. At the right edge, a metallic deity murti wears a crown and holds a staff, with a garland hanging. The image shows deity murtis only, with no physical people visible.

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A decorated shrine photographed head-on: a black stone Shiva lingam with a gold trident and gold eyes-style ornaments, wrapped in rudraksha malas and garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers. Behind it a gilded deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a multicoloured turban, layered pearl and gem necklaces, sits within an ornate gold halo-backed throne. Purple and pink flowers and pearl strands rest at the base on a magenta cloth, with a folded purple silk cloth at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-01-08A decorated Shiva lingam, dark stone, adorned with a silver-and-gem trident emblem, jewelled eyes and a pearl-and-gem crown-like top, set in a brass yoni-base. Red and yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas drape the lingam. Red, pink and white flowers and a pink petal cluster crown the top. Behind stands a golden murti with a multicoloured turban, jewelled necklaces and a trident held aloft, framed by an ornate golden arch. Flower garlands hang on either side. Scattered petals and pearls lie at the base. No people are visible.2024-07-31A temple shrine photograph showing a golden Nataraja-style deity murti dancing within an ornate gilded circular arch framed by red, pink and white flower garlands. Below, a large dark lingam with three horizontal stripes and a trident motif is adorned with garlands, rudraksha-style beads and a blue silk cloth with gold border, placed on a pedestal before a clear oil lamp and a flower-decorated kalasha. Smaller bronze-toned figures stand at the sides, one in red with white garland, and an orange-marigold garland hangs at the upper right. No people are visible.2024-02-06A decorated temple shrine with a gold-framed arched backdrop holding a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti dancing with a trident and drum, garlanded with red, white and orange flower strands. In front, a black Shiva lingam is adorned with rudraksha malas and flowers. To the right stands a silver-and-gold ornamented deity murti in a maroon and green dhoti, and smaller murtis in pink, green and maroon garments sit on a gold platform with flower garlands, a silver bowl of flowers and a small offering plate. No people are visible.2024-02-08A temple shrine with a central dancing Shiva murti (Nataraja form) framed by an ornate golden arch, adorned with layered beaded necklaces, a trident and a crescent on the crown. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: on the left a figure in a red turban, blue-and-cream garment and white flower garland holding a staff; on the right a figure in a crown, white floral garland and green-and-red cloth. Red, orange and white marigold and rose garlands drape the arch and statues, and a black Nandi-like animal sculpture with a white garland sits at the lower right. Orange marigold strings hang from the top and small oil lamps are placed on the platform. No people are visible.2024-02-08A decorated temple shrine with murti statues, no living people visible. Centre is a black stone Shivalinga-like form (lingam with silver eyes and ornaments) draped in a pearl-and-jewelled cloth, surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. To its left stands a small bronze figure in green garment with red floral garland and jewelled ornaments, hands raised in blessing. Behind, a golden arched prabhavali halo frames a multi-armed deity holding a trident (trishula) and a figure in orange turban with jewelled necklaces. Far right, a standing murti in ornate silver crown and green-red garment holds a bell. A purple cloth with floral garland lies at left, and a crystal-like vessel sits at lower right on a brass tray with rose petals on the floor. Watermarked photo of the mandir altar.2024-08-19A temple shrine photograph showing a central black Shiva lingam draped in garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers, with a gold and silver ornamental ring behind it. Above and behind the lingam stands a golden Nataraja-style dancing deity murti with a crown and multiple arms, surrounded by a large gold arch and a trident. Flanking the central deity are two standing metal murtis, one on the left wearing a red headdress and one on the right in a tall crown, both adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and layered necklaces. Marigold strings hang at the top corners, and a small white sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE is mounted on the left. Floral offerings, a small silver vessel and brass lamps sit on the gold-trimmed platform in front, with a smaller ganesha-type murti decorated with pink flowers at the base. No living people are visible.2025-08-02A photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. A large ornate golden arch frames a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti with a drum and flame in raised hands, draped in layered garlands. To the right stands a silver-toned deity murti in a crown, dressed in green and red garments. A dark Shiva lingam is central, adorned with rudraksha beads, flower garlands and a trident marking. Smaller figures stand on the golden platform, marigold strands hang from above, and brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at the base.2024-08-15A photograph of a temple shrine at KAILASA Seattle centred on a large golden murti of Nataraja-style Shiva, shown dancing with a trident and drum, wearing a multicoloured turban, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces and a garland of red, orange and white flowers framing a gilded arch. In front stands a black stone Shiva lingam on a black yoni peetha scattered with pink and red rose petals, with a smaller crystal lingam in a wooden box beside it and a teal tray holding two bowls of food. A sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. No people are visible.2024-08-31A temple shrine with decorated murti statues, with no people visible. At the centre stands a golden-bodied Nataraja-style deity form within an ornate gold prabhavali halo, holding a trident and drum, adorned with silver-toned necklaces and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. Flanking figures include a standing figure in a red turban and blue-and-white garland at left, and a silver-toned figure with a tall crown and green dhoti under a garland of white and yellow flowers at right. Smaller murtis sit on the gold-covered platform, with brass lamps, flower offerings of yellow marigolds and pink blossoms, and a red-patterned rug at the lower right. Hanging marigold garlands and dark burgundy drapes frame the altar.2024-02-08A temple shrine with deity murtis, no people visible. Center: a golden arched prabhavali (halo) framing a dancing Shiva-form murti holding a trident and a drum, adorned with multiple layers of beaded and jeweled garlands, with a dark rudraksha-style lingam and offerings at its base. Flanking it are a standing murti on the left wearing a red turban and white flower garland, and on the right a standing figure with a tall silver crown, silver necklaces, and a green and gold dhoti wrapped in marigold and white garlands. Small murtis and offerings sit on the gold-trimmed platform, including a figure in green silk with red garlands and a bowl of white and purple flowers. Marigold strands hang from above and a dark curtain forms the backdrop.2024-02-08A 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.2024-08-31