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Close-up photograph of a striped yellow and black velvet cloth draped over a brass or gold pedestal in a temple setting, with a sparkling white and gold-tone jeweled necklace with a central pendant laid across it. Scattered red rose petals cover the cloth and a reflective metal surface in the foreground. Ornate gold repoussé metalwork and a leopard-print cloth appear in the background. No people are visible.

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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 4/7/20212021-04-07KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/17/20222022-03-17Close view of a ceremonial deity altar seat in a temple. A bronze or brass pedestal supports a stepped stone or metal form draped with a leopard-print cloth and a jewelled green and red necklace with white pearl beads. A crown-like headpiece of silver-toned stones with red accents rests on top. Pink rose petals are scattered across a gold and magenta brocade cloth in front, and an ornate gilded metal backdrop with a silk gold-bordered textile stands behind. No people are visible.2022-08-27 +1 copiesA deity murti seated on a silver tray is dressed in a white silk cloth with a gold zari border and a gold-and-maroon brocade shawl draped over the shoulders, with a gold necklace across the chest. Many red rose petals are scattered over the cloth, tray and surroundings. Behind the figure are ornate gold repoussé metal panels and a second dressed figure at the right edge wearing a red and gold brocade skirt. No people are visible; the scene suggests a temple ritual such as suprapatam seva or alankaram.2024-11-21Close overhead photo of a Shiva lingam-style sacred object decorated for worship. Large fuchsia rose petals are scattered over a dark stone base, with a white jasmine-bud garland and orange marigold flowers encircling it. A gold kundan-style necklace with pearl drops rests across the base. A striped animal-skin cloth lies beneath, and a brass tray edge appears at the bottom. No people are visible.2022-05-19 +1 copiesPhoto 82907282022-04-29 +1 copiesClose overhead photograph of a Shiva linga on a dark stone yoni base, decorated with fresh pink rose petals and a crystal-studded silver-toned Shiva ornament with a red central stone. A striped tiger-print fabric lies beneath, with a gold-edged tray and a pink embroidered cloth at the bottom edge. Two round amber-coloured stones flank the crystal disc, and a copper-coloured band wraps the linga. No people are visible; the image shows a deity murti being adorned as part of temple seva.2022-06-15 +1 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/30/20212021-12-30Photo 99204072022-05-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set on a carved wooden base in front of an ornate gold-toned repousse metal backdrop with a figure panel depicting a deity pair. The lingam is draped with a striped gold-and-brown cloth, adorned with gold necklaces, and crowned with a jeweled silver-and-red element. Pink, magenta and white rose petals are scattered across a polished metal tray, with water droplets visible on the surface. A trident-topped staff stands at left. No people are visible.2026-01-02KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 6/7/20222022-06-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine centred on a brass-toned shivalinga-style object set on a tiered, carved base. Three strands of white stone-studded necklaces with gold-tone links are draped over it, with dark red cloth wrapped around the base and bright pink rose petals scattered across the steel altar surface. A silver cup or bowl with a pinkish liquid sits in the foreground. Behind it stands an ornate gold-toned repoussé metal backdrop with floral and foliate motifs and a carved figure panel at the top. No people are visible.2025-02-16