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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.

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A 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.2024-08-13A 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 copiesOverhead 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 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.2024-08-30Overhead 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.2024-11-09A 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.2024-11-08A 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.2024-08-18A 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.2025-07-02Close overhead photo of a silver-toned ornate ritual object decorated for worship, with embossed floral scrollwork across its surface. A crystal-studded ornament in the centre is topped by red roses and a yellow chrysanthemum, with a silver leaf-shaped piece nearby. Two silver bowls holding red kumkum-like powder sit on either side. Thick garlands of white and red flower petals frame the object, and a few yellow and white blossoms appear along the bottom edge. No people are visible; the photo documents a deity murti or sacred emblem arrayed with flowers and ornaments during puja.2024-09-30Overhead 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.2024-08-07Close 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.2024-12-09