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Overhead photograph of a decorated deity murti or silver shrine piece set on a round brass tray. The silver sculpted form is heavily covered in purple and violet flowers, with a garland of red and orange blossoms and gold rose-shaped ornaments around it. A white jasmine garland hangs above and yellow marigold garlands sit at the sides. A gold jewelled crown or ornament with red and green stones rests at the top, with a red ribbon. The tray sits on an orange cloth over a patterned red and cream carpet. No people are visible.

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Overhead photo of a ceremonial brass tray ringed with thick orange marigold garlands. Inside sit an ornate silver plate, scattered pink and white rose petals, two pink roses, white flower buds and a few jewelled ornaments set with red and green stones, including a round crown-like piece and a beaded necklace-style piece along the lower edge. Two small dark-red stones or lamp-like bowls sit on the plate. White jasmine garlands and a red and gold cloth appear at the edges. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated ritual offering arrangement.2024-08-21Close-up photograph of a silver deity footwear pair (paduka) decorated with embossed floral and scroll patterns, adorned with a pink and red rose and purple daisy-like flowers, a silver leaf ornament, and a jewelled crown-shaped headpiece with red, green and white stones. White jasmine garlands surround the base, with jewelled gold ornaments in the lower corners and two small red-jewelled silver bowls in front. No people are visible.2024-07-31A 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 photo of a ceremonial padukas or sandal-shaped silver footwear set resting in a large brass tray ringed with marigold garlands in orange and yellow and white jasmine strands. Two silver padukas are decorated with pink and red roses and white rose petals, with a jeweled ornament with red and green stones placed at the top. A jeweled strand with red and green stones lies across the front of the tray. A bare foot with a toe ring is visible at the bottom edge, standing on a red and cream patterned rug. Setting suggests a temple or home shrine offering.2024-06-23Overhead photo of a silver-plated deity murti or yantra-shaped object set in a large brass tray, decorated with white jasmine-style garlands, pink and green fabric flower garlands, a yellow flower, a red flower and a jewelled ornament at its centre. The tray rests on an orange cushion edged with green and gold border, above a red cloth with gold brocade. Small oil lamps flank the object, and a garland drapes across the top. No people are visible.2025-02-21A photograph of a decorated deity murti or ritual icon seen from above, framed by a ring of orange and red marigold-style garlands with a yellow marigold border and a white jasmine garland at the top. The centre holds white petals, orange marigolds and two silver ornaments, with a jewelled gold-and-stone adornment and a silver jewelled crown-like headpiece set with red, green and white stones. Gold foil rose decorations and red satin bows are arranged around the base, with a beaded silver chain hanging below. A green and gold bordered cloth lies underneath. No people are visible.2024-08-13KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 11/27/20202020-11-27A photograph of a decorated deity murti or sacred object shown from above, with no people visible. A silver-toned metal form with embossed floral and paisley patterns is adorned with a large ring of orange and yellow marigold-style garlands, deep red satin flower garlands and gold ribbon roses with green leaves. A white jasmine garland hangs at the top, and a red-and-yellow silk cloth lies beneath. Jewelled ornaments with red, green and white stones, a yellow rose and rose petals decorate the centre. The lower edge shows a red and gold patterned rug.2024-08-18Overhead 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.2025-09-02Overhead photo of a brass tray filled with orange marigold garlands, white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with pink and magenta roses and scattered petals. Silver and gilt items with gemstone-studded ornaments, including a jeweled brooch and a jeweled necklace or armour piece set with red, green and white stones, rest on the flowers. Two small silver cups or bowls sit among the blossoms. A deity murti or sacred item is decorated for worship; no people are visible.2024-08-07Overhead view of a brass tray decorated with flowers around a silver ritual object. Yellow and white jasmine-style garlands, yellow chrysanthemums, pink and red rose petals and yellow and pink roses surround the silver piece. A yellow garland border and an orange cloth with green and gold woven border lie beneath the tray.2024-11-08A top-down photograph of a brass or bronze tray heaped with flowers and garlands for a deity's worship. Strands of white jasmine garlands hang at the top. Yellow and peach roses, pink petals, red roses and yellow chrysanthemums surround a silver-toned ornament set with a round jewelled rosette and a jewelled chain of stones. Silver pieces with repoussé patterns rest among the blooms. A pink flower sits at the bottom edge. Green and gold fabric borders the lower corner. No people are visible.2024-11-08