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Close-up photograph of a deity murti's gold-coloured hand and forearm holding a golden bowl filled with gold coins stamped with swastika-like marks, a traditional Lakshmi-style offering. The arm is draped with a red cloth and a yellow marigold garland, white carnations and purple flowers frame the left side, and ornate gold and jewelled crown ornaments are visible at the top left. A golden string hangs from the bowl. The image appears to show Mahalakshmi decoration for a Navaratri festival night at a temple setting. Text overlay reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/22/20202020-10-22Close view of a deity murti decorated for Navaratri, seated on a red silk cloth. Gold coin garlands hang on both sides and a heap of gold coins lies across the lap area. Pink lotus flowers with green leaves are placed behind the figure, and red and orange patterned silk drapes the body. A caption at the bottom reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple. No people are visible.2020-10-22A golden deity murti of Mahalakshmi stands against a deep red velvet curtain, wearing a tall gold crown, a red silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, and garlands of white flowers and purple blooms with coins strung along them. A blurred hand at the left holds a lit flame, performing aarti before the murti. The photo is a temple worship scene at the Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple in Seattle.2020-10-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/22/20202020-10-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/25/20202020-10-25KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/23/20202020-10-23Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti of Goddess Mahalakshmi at a Hindu temple setting. The murti wears an ornate gold crown, a red silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with multicoloured stones, a paisley earring and a nose ring, and a dark bindi on the forehead. White jasmine garlands and red flower garlands drape the shoulders. Behind it hangs a colourful embroidered banner with a bird motif in blue, red, orange and teal, and a deep red curtain. A golden ritual vessel sits at the lower left. A caption reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple.2020-10-22Close-up photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, with a green jeweled parrot ornament, a gold ornament with red and white stones, and a large jeweled and beaded gold-toned collar studded with red and green stones, rudraksha beads and pearls. A yellow-white flower garland and red flowers sit beside the figure. A gold-toned hand or figure with a gold stand is at lower left, and a patterned cloth with orange, teal and red motifs hangs behind.2020-10-17A photograph of a gold-faced deity murti of Mahalakshmi standing before deep red velvet drapery. The murti wears a tall, ornate golden crown, a red garment, layered jeweled necklaces and paisley-shaped gold earrings. Garlands of white and purple flowers hang across its shoulders and arms, and a strand of coin-like ornaments descends from one hand, which holds a golden object. The caption reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple.2020-10-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/22/20202020-10-22A gilded deity murti of Devi, shown as a bust against a deep red velvet curtain, adorned for Navaratri. The face has a gold nose ring and red bindi, and a tall ornate golden crown with a crescent moon. Layers of white and purple flower garlands, a jewelled blue and white necklace, and a red silk blouse decorate the figure. A green jewelled parrot sits on one golden hand holding a vessel. The temple caption at the bottom reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple.2020-10-18KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/22/20202020-10-22