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Photograph of a temple shrine arrangement in front of an ornate gilded metal backdrop with repoussé floral scrollwork and a central arched panel showing a seated deity pair. On a bronze lotus-patterned pedestal sits a deity murti adorned with a jewelled crown and a multi-strand necklace of white, blue and multicoloured stones with a large central pendant. A teal silk shawl is draped in a cross over the pedestal, and pink rose petals are scattered on the metal floor. A small jewelled trident stands to the left. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine interior with an ornate gold-toned repoussé metal backdrop. In the centre sits a stepped, tiered brown Sri Yantra-style meru or pedestal with a small crowned ornament on top, draped with a teal silk cloth and a necklace of turquoise and clear stone flower-shaped pendants. Behind it a gilded arched frame shows a relief of a seated deity pair. A trident-shaped ornament with stones stands at left, and rose petals lie in the lower foreground on a stainless steel surface. No people are visible.2025-12-22A photograph of a shrine to a Shiva lingam set on a tiered brass-coloured yoni-style pedestal. The lingam is draped with a teal-green cloth and adorned with a silver necklace set with pink and white stones, plus a matching crown-like ornament on top. Yellow and pink flower petals are scattered on the dark counter in front, and a silver bowl sits at the base. Behind it stands an ornate embossed gold-toned metal backdrop with a repoussé panel showing a seated deity pair, and a decorative trident-like finial to the left. No people are visible.2025-12-21A temple shrine photographed without people. A Shiva lingam on a stepped, tiered silver-toned base is draped with a teal blue cloth and a white beaded garland, with red rose petals scattered on the metal floor in front. Behind it, an ornate gilded and silver repoussé backdrop shows a deity pair in a central niche, flanked by carved panels. Red silk curtains with green and gold woven borders frame both sides. The scene reflects a daily temple decoration in a Hindu shrine.2025-07-16A photograph of an empty ornate temple shrine with a polished silver-toned repoussé backdrop featuring floral and foliate relief patterns and a central arched niche. A teal silk cloth drapes over a central object, adorned with a jeweled necklace set with purple, magenta and white stones. Pink and orange rose petals are scattered on a reflective steel altar platform. Teal and gold-bordered silk hangings frame both sides. No people are visible.2025-07-03A photograph of a shrine altar with an ornate brass or gold-toned metal backdrop embossed with floral and scroll patterns. In the centre stands a stepped, dark metal yoni-shaped pedestal topped by a jewelled crown-like halo of red and clear stones, with a jewelled pendant necklace draped over the stepped base. A jewelled trident-like staff stands at the left. Yellow and pink rose petals are scattered across a bright red velvet cloth, with an open glass or amber vessel holding a red offering near the petals. No people are visible; this appears to be a deity or Shiva Meru decoration, possibly after abhishekam or puja.2022-03-27A decorated Shiva lingam set on a dark wooden yoni-peetha base, dressed in a gold and teal brocade cloth draped around it and a jewelled stone necklace with a red central pendant. A pink rose petal rests on the lingam. Behind it stands an ornate silver repoussé backdrop with a large silver crown-shaped alankara of rhinestones and red stones, and a small silver trident-like ornament on a stand at left. Red and gold patterned cloth covers the floor. No people are visible; this is a deity murti dressed for worship in a temple shrine.2022-07-15 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine in a KAILASA temple. A dark stone Shiva lingam stands on a carved stone yoni-peetha base, draped with a rust-red cloth crossed over its front and decorated with a silver necklace set with pink and red stones and a silver crown-like top. Rose petals lie scattered on the floor in front. Behind it, an ornate repoussé copper-gold backdrop shows a relief of a seated deity pair and a large mythical face crowning the arch, with a ceremonial parasol-like finial and a small silver trident-like stand at left. No people are visible.2026-03-10KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/10/20222022-03-10KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 5/21/20222022-05-21 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/17/20222022-03-17KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/24/20222022-03-24KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/15/20222022-03-15