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Photograph inside a temple shrine. A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits on the floor at lower left, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small brass bell or bowl in the other, performing aarti. Behind her a gold-framed arch surrounds a gold dancing deity murti with a trident and garlands. In front, a black shivalinga is dressed with marigold and white flower garlands and a decorated cloth. Flanking statues wear red and blue or green garments and garlands, and a sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Marigold strands hang from the top, and a small silver ganesha and pink flowers sit on the golden platform.

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A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits on the floor of a temple shrine, holding a small brass oil lamp in her right hand toward a gold-decorated altar. Behind her, a large black stone Shiva lingam is draped in flower garlands of white, yellow and red blossoms and set inside a gold, stone-patterned frame. Above it stands a golden deity murti of Nataraja-style Shiva with a trident, ringed by an ornate golden halo. Flanking the altar are two large standing murtis: on the left a figure in a red turban and blue garment with a garland, on the right a figure in a crown-like headdress and green dhoti wrapped with a garland. A small sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE stands on the right.2024-08-21A woman in a white sari sits cross-legged on the left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. Behind her stands a large golden Nataraja-style dancing deity murti within a gold arch, adorned with red and white garlands and jewelry, with a trident visible. Flanking statues in garlands include a figure in a red turban and blue-green garments on the left and a crowned figure in green and red garments on the right. A black Shiva lingam with a red flower and an orange cloth sits at the centre of the shrine. Before the shrine, a golden platform holds a covered object wrapped in white cloth and a purple flower garland, with a small brass deity figure. Red and gold carpets cover the floor, and orange marigold garlands hang from the top.2024-07-22A woman in a white sari sits on a golden platform at a temple shrine, waving incense smoke with a metal censer over a black Shiva lingam draped in garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and rudraksha beads. Behind the lingam, a golden Nataraja-style deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces dances inside an ornate golden arch. Flanking statues in colourful jewelled dress stand on either side, one in blue and one in green, both wearing garlands. A brass plate holds small oil lamps and offerings in front of the lingam, and a small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. The worshipper wears a rudraksha mala and gold bangles.2024-08-21A woman in a white sari sits cross-legged on a red patterned cushion before a decorated temple altar, holding a small brass plate with a lamp and offerings toward the deities. Behind her, a golden arch frames a central deity murti of a dancing form with a trident and crown, flanked by two standing statues: one in a red turban and blue robe on the left, and one in a silver crown and green-and-red garments on the right. A black Shiva lingam with an orange cloth and marigold garlands sits at the center, a smaller figure in a maroon and green dress stands to its right, and a golden-decorated sculpture of a sleeping figure wrapped in white with a purple flower garland lies on a gold platform in the foreground. Orange marigold garlands hang from the top corners, and the red-and-gold draped backdrop completes the shrine. This is a puja scene with a single devotee.2024-07-22A woman in a white sari and white blouse sits on a red cushioned seat at the left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. The shrine has a golden arched backdrop with a large gilded deity murti in a standing pose, adorned with a crown, a trident, and layered white and pink garlands. In the centre is a dark stone linga draped in red, orange and white marigold garlands, flanked by smaller red-draped figures. A brass kalasha with pink flowers sits at the right, and a golden-topped stand holds offerings. Red and gold dress and marigold strands hang from the top. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. The floor has a red floral carpet.2024-09-09A woman in a cream blouse and white dhoti-style garment sits cross-legged on the floor before a temple shrine, holding a lit oil lamp in her right hand with a small brass plate of offerings beside her. Behind her, a black Shiva lingam draped with a dark purple cloth, bead garlands and white flowers stands on a gold pedestal, flanked by small figures and a golden nataraja (dancing Shiva) arch with a flame-ring backdrop. Large standing deity statues in silver and gold stand on each side, one wearing a blue and gold turban and the other in ornate silver jewellery with a yellow and white flower garland. A sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. In the foreground, a golden altar box holds a purple flower garland and a folded white cloth with gold border. Orange marigold garlands hang from the top of the frame.2024-08-07A woman in a white sari sits cross-legged on the gold-covered floor in front of a temple shrine, palms pressed together in prayer, with a steel tray of offerings and a brass lamp before her. Behind her, a central golden deity murti with multiple arms holds a trident and stands within an ornate gold prabhavali halo, draped in jewelled garlands. Below it, a black Shiva lingam is adorned with a rudraksha-bead and marigold-garland yoni-style frame, with a green silk cloth beside it. Flanking figures include gold statues in red and blue or green garments with marigold and flower garlands. A small white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE, and a copyright caption reads KAILASA Seattle.2024-08-21A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala draped over her shoulders sits on a cushion on a red patterned carpet, arranging white flowers in front of a golden pedestal holding a shivalinga draped in a white cloth and a large purple flower garland. Behind her, a golden arch frames a dancing Nataraja-style deity murti with a trident, flanked by floral garlands. Two standing statues stand on each side: one in a red turban and blue-and-white garments, another in a green-and-red robe with a tall silver crown. Orange and yellow marigold garlands hang from above, a kalasha and brass lamps sit on the platform, and a small seated deity murti in a purple dress sits to the right. The scene reads as a temple puja setting with the woman performing worship.2024-07-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched backdrop framing a dancing Shiva (Nataraja) figure holding a trident, flanked by two standing deity statues draped in flower garlands. In the centre a black Shiva lingam is dressed with rudraksha beads, flower garlands and a white cloth, sitting on a gold pedestal. A woman in a white sari sits cross-legged on a red patterned cushion at the left, holding a small brass plate of offerings in her hands, facing the shrine. Orange marigold strings hang from above and the floor is covered with red and cream carpets. No a person candidate is visible; the only person is a devotee performing puja.2024-08-14A woman in a white sari sits on a cushion at the lower left, hands joined in anjali mudra before a shrine. Behind her, a golden Nataraja-style deity murti with multiple arms stands within an ornate golden prabhavali, draped in garlands of red, pink and green flowers. In front of it is a black Shivalinga adorned with marigold garlands, a silver-and-gold mask, and a white flower cluster. Flanking figures include a bronze statue with a trishula and a blue turban wearing a red garland, and a small standing figure in orange with a purple garland at the right. A sign reading "KAILASA SEATTLE" stands on the altar, with a brass kalasha and oil lamps nearby, and a gold tray holds purple flowers and a white cloth at the front.2024-08-07A woman in white clothing kneels at lower left, offering to a black Shivalinga in a gold-trimmed temple shrine. Behind the lingam, a gold-framed arch holds a dancing deity murti in green and red garments with a crown, garlanded with white and red flowers. Two larger standing statues flank the shrine: at left a figure in an orange turban and saffron-orange clothing holding a trident, and at right a figure in a green and orange sari with jewelled ornaments. Marigold garlands hang from above, a small 'KAILASA SEATTLE' sign stands on the left, and a purple backdrop and gold platform complete the scene. The woman's hands are at a small offering tray in front of the lingam.2025-11-01A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala draped over her shoulders sits cross-legged on the floor before a shrine, holding flower petals in her hands. Behind her, a golden ornate arch frames a standing metal murti of a deity holding a trident, adorned with red and white garlands. In the centre, a dark stone linga wrapped in orange and white cloth and garlanded with marigolds and white flowers sits on a golden platform. Green-robed figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel with a white cloth stand on a golden pedestal in front, with a red floral carpet on the floor and a sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE beside the shrine.2024-08-17