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Close photograph of a bronze-toned pyramidal shrine object, a stepped meru form on a tiered square base decorated with scrollwork and hanging tassels. A jeweled silver crown-like headpiece with red stones sits on the apex, and gold-and-purple brocade cloth is draped around its sides. A single pink rose petal rests in front. Behind is an ornate embossed silver backdrop with floral and scroll patterns. No people are visible.

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Photo 103278262022-09-04Photo 82903582022-07-15 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. A dark stone or metal yoni-shaped pedestal supports a Shiva linga, adorned with a gold-toned ornamental band and a sparkling blue-and-red jewelled crown or mukut placed above it. Golden brocade cloth with a leaf motif is draped in an X across the pedestal, and a pale flower petal rests in front. Behind stands an ornate repoussé silver backdrop with floral and mythical motifs, and a jewelled blue ornament on a rod stands to the left. Deity murti shrine setting with decorations.2022-09-19 +1 copiesPhoto 99222482022-06-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of a Shiva lingam shrine inside a temple, with a dark stone lingam on a silver peetha base, draped in a gold and green silk cloth with a pink rose petal on top. A silver crown-like alankaram with red and clear stone ornaments rests above it, and a silver ornamental necklace encircles the lingam. Behind is an ornately embossed silver backdrop with floral and figural reliefs, and a red and gold brocade cloth covers the floor. A blue and purple silk drape hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.2022-05-23 +1 copiesPhoto 99213562022-09-22 +1 copiesPhoto 99167412022-05-09 +1 copiesPhoto 66790832021-03-09 +1 copiesPhoto 82922172022-08-05 +1 copiesA decorated Shiva Meru, a stepped crystalline sri-yantra-style structure, sits on a golden base draped with a lavender silk cloth bordered in green and gold. A red velvet cloth covers the surface beneath. A jeweled red-and-white gold necklace hangs around the meru, a single red rose petal rests on its top tier, and a large jeweled crown-like headpiece with red stones stands behind it against an ornate gilded backdrop. No people are visible.2022-04-11 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/13/20222022-08-13 +1 copiesA 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.2022-03-27