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A temple shrine with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati on a golden arch, seated above a shivalinga draped in red and white flower garlands and a yellow silk cloth. Two standing figures flank the shrine: on the left a figure in orange turban and rudraksha malas, on the right a bearded figure in a dark turban and layered beaded necklaces, both holding garlands. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style offerings, and a painted pillar with floral motifs surround the altar. Small printed placards sit on the table in front of the shrine. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple altar display with a central Shiva linga draped in a maroon cloth, adorned with marigold and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, set on an orange cloth with brass oil lamps on either side. Behind it stands a gilded arched frame with a figure seated on a throne holding a trident, wearing a red turban and jewelled necklaces, beside a seated female figure in a red sari with gold ornaments. Two standing life-size statues flank the altar: the left one wears an orange-and-brown wrap with a tilak and white flower garlands, the right one a brown turban and dark beaded necklaces with yellow garlands. Red and blue painted pillars and dark red drapery frame the scene. Small placards sit at the base. No living people are visible.Photo 82834562022-10-16 +1 copiesOrnate temple altar display for Paramashivarathri at KAILASA Los Angeles. Central gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne with a red and gold back-arch, decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and pink flowers and rudraksha beads. In front, a large Shiva lingam is dressed with flower garlands and a white-and-gold cloth, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like offering below. Flanking the centre are standing gilded statues: a figure on the left in orange turban and ornate gold necklace, and a bearded sage figure on the right in saffron-brown dress with rudraksha malas, both wearing flower garlands. A small statue of a child-like figure sits at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2022-03-01A decorated temple altar with a central seated deity murti in a gilded arched frame, flanked by two standing figures on pedestals. The central figure wears a red-and-gold turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red garment, and holds a ritual staff; a seated consort figure with a crown sits beside him. Both are draped in multicoloured garlands of marigolds and flowers. In front, a Shivalinga-like object sits on a pink-draped platform, surrounded by flower garlands, brass oil lamps and small offering vessels. The two standing statues on either side wear turbans, layered beaded necklaces and garlands, and are shown as statues, not people. Behind the altar hang red drapes and painted columns with floral motifs. No physical people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-style hall showing golden deity statues and ornate decoration. At the centre a large golden deity murti wearing a crown and a crescent ornament stands behind a Shiva linga draped with garlands of marigolds and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala hanging over it. A female deity figure stands beside the central image. Two standing golden statues of devotees in dhoti and turban flank the shrine, each wearing layered gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and garlands in red, yellow and white. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar, a pink and cream silk cloth covers the platform, and a white cloth-covered figure and a small metal idol sit at the base. Painted pillars with floral motifs frame the back. Two printed signs are visible at the lower corners. No living people are visible.A photograph of a temple sanctum with a central shrine of deity murti and a golden arched prabhavali behind them. The central figures are seated on a red-draped platform, adorned with white and red flower garlands and a long rudraksha-style necklace; a shivalinga-like form sits on a peetha before them, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha and small offerings in front. Flanking the centre are standing statues in brown and gold robes with bead necklaces and turbans, raising hands in blessing. At the far right a dark-faced seated murti wears a gold crown, red-and-green garment and large gold and pearl necklaces. Tall decorative painted pillars in blue, red and yellow frame the back. No living people are visible.A temple altar displays a group of deity murtis, not living people. At the centre sits a black Shiva lingam draped in maroon cloth and garlanded with marigolds and green leaves, with brass lamps arranged around it. Behind it stand gilded murtis of a seated deity with a consort, framed by a golden arch. Flanking figures include a standing murti in a rudraksha mala and a yellow-and-maroon turban, and on the right a dark-skinned murti in a blue-green sari with gold jewellery and a crown. Red and gold curtains and decorated pillars surround the altar, and small placards sit at the base.A photograph of an elaborately decorated shrine inside the Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple in Los Angeles, with no visible physical people. Central golden murti figures seated on a throne-like dais under an ornate gilded arch: a deity with a trident and jewelled crown beside a consort in red and gold garments, both draped in layered necklaces. A large black stone form in the centre is garlanded with red and yellow flowers and rudraksha beads. Standing figures flank the shrine on either side, the left one wearing a white-striped headpiece and a long rudraksha and pearl necklace, the right one with a dark turban and a bearded face, both garlanded with yellow marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a placard with small text sits at the lower corners.2024-06-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with a decorated altar. Central gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne with a large ornate arch behind them, adorned with jewelry and a crown. In front, a Shiva lingam draped in flower garlands and a dark rudraksha mala rests on a red and green cloth-covered platform, with two brass oil lamps (lamps) on either side. Flanking the central shrine are two standing gilded figures: on the left a figure in a green and pink sari with a white flower garland, and on the right a figure in a maroon turban and rudraksha mala with a yellow-gold garland. Small figures in green and red attire sit at the base. The scene contains statues only, with no physical people visible.2022-10-09 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20242024-01-15A decorated altar display of statues, not living people, on a stage with dark red and black draped curtains and painted wooden pillars. At the centre sits a golden shivalinga draped in a pink and green silk cloth, garlanded with white and red flowers and wearing a gold crown-like headpiece. Behind it, a golden deity murti with multiple arms and a crown sits on an ornate jeweled throne with a beaded arch. To the left stands a gold-coloured male statue in a green turban and green garment with a garland, and to the right a statue with a red turban, beard and rudraksha mala holding a staff. Brass lamps and a blue ceremonial cloth sit at the base, along with a small figure of a woman in pink. No living people are visible.2022-01-30KAILASA LUXEMBOURG on 2/3/20222022-02-03