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Close-up photo of a jeweled crown-shaped headpiece set on a brass pedestal, wrapped with a yellow and black striped velvet band, in front of a silver ornate deity backdrop. Yellow and pink rose petals are scattered on a magenta cloth, and a silver bowl holds a pale yellow liquid with red petals. No people are visible; this shows a deity adornment or alankaram setup in a temple.

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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/1/20222022-02-01Photo 82842492022-04-20 +1 copiesPhoto 66786282022-05-06 +1 copiesClose-up of a silver-toned Shiva Meru sacred structure on a magenta velvet cloth, decorated with a gold-bordered base, jeweled ornaments, and a tiered pyramidal top. Scattered petals in white, pink and yellow surround it, with rose petals in a bowl in the foreground. Behind it stands an ornate gold and jeweled crown-like alankaram with red and clear stones, part of a decorated deity setup. No people are visible.2022-01-19 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/9/20222022-02-09Photo 99189102022-05-17 +1 copiesA close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti and its altar base on a crimson velvet cloth, surrounded by scattered pink and peach rose petals and roses. In front sits a small silver bowl holding a white substance, possibly milk or an offering. Behind the murti is an ornate silver and gold backdrop with a decorative crown-like arch. No people are visible. A long thin stem with a small silver ornament stands at the left edge.2022-02-03Close-up photo of a ritual offering on a deep magenta velvet cloth. A silver bowl with engraved floral pattern holds white milk or dairy offering topped with a single yellow rose. Pink and peach rose petals are scattered around the bowl. Behind it stands an ornate bronze or brass pedestal with a decorated jewelled crown and a green gem-set ornament. No people are visible.2022-04-01Photo 82861102022-07-13 +1 copiesClose view of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, set on a red and gold brocade cloth scattered with pink rose petals and yellow petals. The murti wears a purple and blue striped cloth wrap and a gold-trimmed band, with a silver ornamental arch and a silver-beaded decorative frame behind it. A small silver bowl sits in front on the petals. Silver repoussé panels and a green-bordered textile frame the background. No people are visible.2022-07-16 +1 copiesClose photograph of a ceremonial metal peetha or pedestal, holding a decorated object with pink flowers, set on a deep red velvet cloth. Yellow rose petals are scattered in the foreground and a brass bowl filled with yellow material sits at the lower edge. Behind the altar, an ornate jewelled deity murti and embellished backdrop glint in dark light. No people are visible. The scene reads as a temple offering arrangement, with flowers, gemstone jewellery draped on the pedestal and a bowl of yellow offering.2022-02-02KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/8/20222022-02-08