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Close overhead view of a decorated deity murti or ritual yoni-shaped arrangement set in a copper or brass vessel. Red and orange marigold garlands drape around it, with white jasmine garlands framing the bottom edge and pink and orange hibiscus flowers scattered above. Silver ornamental pieces and a silver crown-like motif sit at the centre, with a row of jewelled silver ornaments below. Yellow marigold petals and pink rose petals decorate the centre. No people are visible.

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A decorated ritual vessel or throne-like stand dressed with dense garlands of red, orange and yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands. At the centre sits a silver or pewter plate with a small silver ornament, two small silver bowls and an orange marigold bloom, surrounded by a jeweled white-and-red bead garland. Gold fabric rosettes and green leaves decorate the base. Strings of white flowers hang at the top edge against a dark red background. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a temple or home altar decoration for worship.2024-04-09Overhead photograph of a ceremonial silver sandal or footwear pair of a deity placed on an ornate brass tray ringed with orange marigold garlands and white jasmine garlands. The silver sandals are decorated with embossed floral and leaf patterns, a central jeweled rosette, and purple orchids and a pink flower placed among them. Jeweled ornamental strands with red, green and clear stones lie at the front. Deity footwear for abhishekam or alankaram; no people are visible.2024-08-30Close overhead view of a brass tray arranged with flower garlands. Two white jasmine-style garlands form a wide arch around the centre, with a red carnation cluster and a smaller bundle of red carnations in the middle. Orange-red flowers fill the surrounding border. Two ornate silver ornaments set with pink stones sit on the garlands, and a strand of pearls rests near the top. The arrangement appears to be a decorative offering on a temple-style tray. No people are visible.2024-09-28Close-up photograph of a ceremonial deity or murti setup on an ornate silver pedestal or peetham. White jasmine garlands drape around the base, and red and magenta roses and rose petals are arranged in front of a silver motif. A jeweled crown-like ornament with green, red and white stones sits at the top, and silver ornaments set with coloured stones rest in the lower corners beside small silver bowls. A gold-toned plate forms the background. No people are visible.2024-09-07Overhead close-up of a flower-decorated deity murti or ceremonial head ornament. A white jasmine garland drapes over a silver and jewelled crown with coloured stones, with a yellow rose and magenta flowers at the centre. Below sits a brass tray edged with orange marigold-style blooms, pink rose petals, a silver kalasha-like vessel and a gold ornament set with red stones. Gold-ribbon roses and red and pink florals line the tray's rim on a yellow cloth with a green and gold border. No people are visible.2024-08-26Overhead photo of a decorated brass tray displaying a deity's silver ornamentation arranged for worship. Orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands frame the tray, with a red rose and cream carnation placed at the top. Silver embossed plates hold white flower garlands, a jewelled rosette with red and green stones, and silver ornaments with ruby-and-emerald style gems. Yellow marigolds and pink rose petals are scattered on the tray, and a red and cream patterned rug lies beneath. No people are visible. A deity murti is not clearly shown, so the image depicts offerings and decorations rather than a identifiable form.2024-07-07Overhead photo of a silver deity murti set in a large brass tray, surrounded by red and white garlands. Red carnation-like flowers and white jasmine strands form a ring around the figure, with white roses at its centre and a yellow flower below. Two ornate jewelled medallions, one at the top and one at the bottom, sit on the garland. Orange and green cloth with gold border lies beneath the tray, and a red patterned rug is visible at the lower left. A small copyright credit reads KAILASA Seattle at the lower right. No people are visible.2025-09-02Close-up photograph of a deity's ornamented silver footwear or padukas set on a brass plate, framed by an arch of orange marigold garlands and white jasmine garlands. A jewelled rosette with red, green and white stones sits at the top. Pink and red rose petals and a pink rose are scattered at the base on a red satin cushion with gold rose decorations. No people are visible.2024-11-09Overhead photo of a pair of silver padukas or sandals arranged on a round brass tray, encircled by a ring of orange marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The silver footwear is decorated with inset jewel-like stones in green, red and purple and set with purple and pink flowers. Green and orange silk textiles and a red patterned rug surround the tray, and a partial white garland sits at the upper right edge. No people are visible; the image shows a deity's footwear arrangement for worship.2024-08-30Overhead photo of a large round brass tray arranged with flower garlands. White jasmine-style garlands form a wheel-like arrangement around orange marigold-style blossoms and a few pink carnations, with a jewelled ornamental centrepiece in the middle. Silver and jewelled ornaments with red and green stones lie at the lower edge, and a yellow marigold garland borders the tray. A white garland drapes across a maroon cloth with gold border above, and a patterned red carpet appears beneath. No people are visible; the scene shows decorated ritual flowers and ornaments on a tray.2024-04-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti on a red cloth altar in a temple setting. A silver-toned metal yoni-shaped or lingam-related form with engraved patterns sits at center, wrapped in a ring of white jasmine garlands and green, magenta and pink fabric flower garlands. White flowers rest on the base and a jeweled ornament is attached at the top. Below sits an orange and green bordered cloth, and above are a rudraksha mala, folded orange cloth, a garlanded brass or gold figure and an open book. No people are visible.2025-07-02A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam-style murti at a temple shrine, framed by a thick circle of red, orange and yellow marigold-type garlands with gold-coloured rose decorations. A jewelled silver-and-gemstone necklace with red, green and white stones rests on the murti, and scattered pink and white rose petals cover its surface. A gold jewelled crown-like ornament sits at the front, and a silver oil lamp stands beside the murti. Behind the arrangement are a magenta cloth and a patterned floor rug. No people are visible.2024-08-18 +1 copies