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A close photograph of a ceremonial offering arranged on a polished metal surface. A gold-toned temple necklace with a central pendant set with red and green stones and a broad lower ornament is draped over a stepped metal object. A pink silk cloth is wrapped beneath the jewellery, with a pale pink lotus bloom and white jasmine-like flowers scattered around it. Behind, ornate gold-toned repoussé metalwork and a brass lamp stand are visible. No people are shown.

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Close-up photo of a Shiva lingam on a bronze yoni-peetha base, decorated with gold jewellery-style necklaces, a yellow marigold flower and pink rose petals scattered around. Behind it, an ornate repoussé bronze panel shows a seated deity pair with a trident. No people are visible; the image shows a temple deity decoration (alankaram) with floral offerings.2026-03-01Photo 82894182022-07-04 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 9/2/20222022-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a gold ceremonial tray with an ornate gold necklace set with red stones and dangling gold beads, resting on a brown leopard-print cloth on a stainless steel surface. A pink lotus flower and two yellow marigold blossoms sit on the tray beside two gold lamp stands or vessels. No people are visible; the scene shows temple ritual objects and offerings arranged for worship.2026-03-05Close view of ornate jewelled temple adornments displayed on a bronze shrivchakra-style base. A large crown-like headpiece with red and white stone inlay and a matching pendant with pink and green stones sit atop a stepped bronze yantra pedestal. Gold bell-studded necklace and small jewelled ornaments lie on the base, with a bronze stand holding a smaller jewelled piece to the left. Yellow rose petals and a red velvet cloth surround the arrangement, with an ornate brass backdrop behind.2022-03-25KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 12/29/20212021-12-29Close-up photograph of a Shiva linga on a bronze-toned yoni-peetha base, dressed with a gold filigree necklace set with red and green stones and a gold pendant. Behind it stands a large gilded ornament with jewelled peacock-shaped and floral motifs in white and red stones, and a golden repoussé backdrop. Yellow and pink flower petals are scattered on a deep magenta velvet cloth in front, with a small kumkum mark on the linga's top. No people are visible.2022-01-21Close-up photograph of a Shiva linga on a stepped copper-coloured yoni-peetha base, dressed with gold jewellery: a large gold and jewelled crown-like ornament with red, green and pink stones on top, and a heavy gold necklace set with ruby-pink and green stones and a central pendant showing a deity figure. White jasmine stems with green tips are scattered over the linga and the base, and more lie in the foreground. Behind is ornate gold repoussé metalwork with figures and scrollwork. No people are visible.2026-02-22Close photo of a Shiva Lingam on a bronze square base, decorated with a gold jewelled garland with red and green stones and white pearls, surrounded by fresh pink rose petals and a whole pink rose. Behind it stand ornate silver repoussé panels and a red-and-gold brocade cloth covers the altar. A small glass bottle of liquid sits among the petals, and a long metal rod stands at left. No people are visible; this is a deity murti adorned with flowers and jewellery for worship.2022-05-05 +1 copiesPhoto 99166422022-05-14 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a temple offering on a polished stainless-steel floor. An ornate brass box with a pink and gold brocade cloth draped over it holds a set of silver-toned crystal jewellery, a necklace with teardrop pendants and matching earrings. Yellow and maroon chrysanthemums are arranged over and around the box, with a green flower stem lying in front. Water droplets dot the steel surface. Behind is a repoussé brass panel depicting a seated deity pair with a trident. At upper right, a figure draped in a purple and gold silk sari with bangles and a silver-beaded trim is partly visible, indicating a deity murti dressed for worship.2026-01-20KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/17/20222022-03-17