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A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, shown as a dark-faced figure with an orange head cloth and a crown-like headdress, wearing layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, large rudraksha mala garlands, and marigold and white flower garlands draped over the shoulders. The figure wears a red and orange silk bodice, a yellow sari-like drape, and sits on a deep purple cloth with a golden kalasha-style base in front. Brass oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the left, and a pink and gold brocade cloth hangs behind. No physical people are visible; the figure is a murti.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/1/20222022-03-01A dark-complexioned deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with a thick garland of marigolds and maroon flowers, layered rudraksha malas, and an ornate gold and white beaded necklace. The murti wears an orange headpiece, a yellow sari with a red blouse, and a blue cloth beneath. Brass oil lamps stand in front, a brass yantra or shrine base sits at the foreground, and a pink and red silk backdrop hangs behind. A small figure stands at the right edge. No people are visible apart from a partial hand at the left edge.2022-02-26Close-up photo of a deity murti adorned for worship. A black-faced image wears a saffron-orange headpiece with a jewelled ornament, a dark wig of long hair, and large gold earrings. Thick garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers frame the head and shoulders. The chest is covered with layered gold necklaces, a red-orange brocade blouse, and a long rudraksha mala of brown beads. Yellow and pink silk drapes hang behind, and the lower body is wrapped in royal blue cloth. A brass vessel is visible at the lower left edge. No living people are visible.2021-03-11A photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, its head wrapped in a red and gold turban with a decorative gold headpiece and earrings. The figure wears heavy layered jewellery, a deep green and gold embroidered garment, a gold-and-pearl necklace, and long garlands of rudraksha beads with yellow and red flowers. A small statue beside it wears a red and purple silk sari. In front are brass lamps, a brass bell and a golden shivalinga-style yantra on a copper base over a red cloth. No physical people are visible.2022-07-13 +3 copiesPhoto 99209492022-07-26 +3 copiesA decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with a dark-stone face, red and yellow flower garlands, a gold-and-white jewelled necklace, a saffron and red cloth, and a gold yoni-style base. A golden shivalinga sits in front of the figure, with brass lamps at the left edge. Behind is a richly decorated altar with a pair of murtis draped in yellow and green, and a red-and-yellow painted pillar frames the scene. A small framed portrait hangs at the top, with no physical people visible.2022-03-01A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam at a temple shrine. The black stone lingam is adorned with a gold-and-white silk cloth wrap, a jeweled gold crown-like ornament with a red stone, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, and a green and gold embroidered cloth. A garland of rudraksha beads and orange, yellow and white flowers encircles it, with tripundra marks on its front. A red and gold silk backdrop hangs behind, a small figure stands at the right edge, and brass vessels sit in the foreground on a purple cloth.2022-01-30A decorated deity murti, dark stone with a gold-embellished crown and ornate gold necklaces, is dressed in a green-and-gold patterned garment and heavy rudraksha and marigold garlands. It sits before a gold yantra or sri-chakra base on an orange cloth. Around it are brass kalasha-style cups, a brass tray with vibhuti and kumkum, a silver bowl, and a small brass lamp. A white silk drape hangs behind. No people are visible. Deity murti in a temple shrine, prepared for puja.2022-01-13A decorated Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed with an elaborate gold and green jewelled necklace, a red cloth wrap draped over its top, and a long garland of marigolds and white flowers. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, and a small golden pot sit in front, and a green and gold cloth is placed on a brass plate at the bottom. A standing deity figure in an orange and purple silk sari stands to the right beside white draped fabric.2022-01-16Photo 66802792022-07-12 +3 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 6/5/20222022-06-05 +1 copiesA decorated black stone Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed with a red-and-gold headpiece, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a heavy garland of rudraksha beads and yellow marigolds draped over its front. A horizontal white and red tripundra marking is painted across the top. A copper kalasha stands in front on a copper base, and a copper yoni-peetha platform sits below. Blue and red silk cloth drapes the base, and a purple silk backdrop hangs behind. A small standing deity figure in red and gold dress stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2022-06-18 +3 copies