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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.

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A 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.2024-07-31Photograph 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.2024-01-08Close view of a black Shiva lingam dressed for worship at a temple shrine. The lingam wears a silver and gold face with a trident-like tilak, gold eyes and a red jewel band, and is draped in heavy rudraksha and pearl necklaces with pink roses placed at its base. Garlands of rudraksha beads with gold caps frame it on both sides, along with red, yellow and white flower garlands. A purple cloth with a teal border covers the platform beneath, and a gold bowl surrounds the base. In the background a gilded deity murti stands in an ornate golden frame. No people are visible.2024-10-07A decorated black Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed for worship with layered garlands of marigolds and white jasmine, red and yellow flower strands, a pink and blue floral crown on top, and long rudraksha mala necklaces. A silver trident is set against the lingam, and a jewelled ornament covers its front. A silver crown stands on a green cloth to the right, with yellow carnations in a glass vase and a gold-trimmed altar beneath.2024-07-29A dark black stone Shiva lingam is dressed for worship, bearing gold and jewelled eyes and a gold tripundra with a red stone on its face. Rudraksha malas with gold beads drape around it, along with strands of white and green pearls, and a pink rose garland sits at its base. Behind it stand white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands, and a gold-trimmed brass trident rests in front, with a gold deity figure and ornate gold frame visible at the top. Photographed close up with no people visible; the scene is a decorated deity murti during a puja.2024-08-20A black stone Shivalinga is dressed for worship in an ornately decorated shrine. Its top is crowned with red and white roses, carnations and gold-tinted flowers, and a pink flower garland encircles its base. Two gold and green jeweled eyes and a silver and red jeweled tripundra adorn its face. Rudraksha malas with gold beads hang down both sides, with white and orange marigold garlands and yellow flowers behind. A brass trident leans against the left side, and a gold-rimmed brass yoni pedestal holds pink roses, purple flowers and yellow lilies. Strings of pearls and green beads lie across the pink cloth below. Behind the lingam, a gold deity murti with multiple arms is partly visible.2024-08-08 +1 copiesClose view of a dark black stone Shivalinga deity murti in a temple shrine, dressed lavishly. Its face is adorned with a gold-rimmed round eye ornament, a crescent-shaped ornament, and a jewelled horizontal band with a red stone. A gilded trident leans against it, and a gold-banded brass base with a green silk cloth wraps its lower portion. Layered rudraksha malas, pearl and green bead necklaces, and pink roses decorate the figure. Garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, and gold rose ornaments frame the head, with ornate gold metalwork behind.2024-06-08Close view of a black Shiva lingam on a golden yoni-peetha base, dressed for worship. Pink roses and white flowers rest on the top and sides, and a brass trident stands at the left. Thick rudraksha mala garlands with gold beads and layered pearl and green beaded necklaces drape the lingam and base, with a red-stoned silver band and gold eyes-like ornaments on the stone face. Marigold and white jasmine garlands hang in the background beside a gold-framed deity murti. An orange cloth covers the platform. No people are visible.2024-06-25A 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.2024-08-31A dark black stone Shiva lingam is the central subject, adorned for worship. It is draped in an orange cloth and heavily decorated with a silver-and-jewelled yoke, a rudraksha mala with red and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands, pink and red roses, and gold tripundra and trident markings on the stone. A tall silver halo frame with gilded ornamentation stands behind it, and a deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklace appears at right. A purple-and-gold cloth lies on a small side table at left. No people are visible.2024-07-24A decorated Shiva lingam shrine photographed close up. The black lingam is dressed with a silver three-line tripundra and gold eyes-style adornments, wrapped in heavy rudraksha mala and gold ornaments with a silver-jeweled breastplate. A trident is set against it, and it sits on a clear crystal yoni base garlanded with pink flowers, with yellow and orange rose petals scattered. Marigold and red-yellow garlands drape the sides, and a white flower crown sits on top. Behind are gold-painted sculptures of deities and an orange-and-purple silk cloth. No people are visible, so this is a deity murti in ritual decoration.2025-04-01A photograph of a dark black Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, decorated for worship. The lingam is adorned with silver-and-stone eyes and a horizontal tripundra-like silver band with a red stone, and a white lily sits atop it. Red and yellow marigold garlands and strings of brown rudraksha beads with gold caps drape around it. Pink roses and a white lily lie in front, and a brass bowl-shaped base with a silver trident leaning against it stands beside. Behind, a gold-ornamented deity murti wears jewelled necklaces and garlands. No people are visible.2024-07-17