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Close 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.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/22/20202020-10-22 +1 copiesKAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/22/20202020-10-22KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/23/20202020-10-23A 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.2020-10-22December 05 20162016-12-05Close-up photograph of a deity murti dressed in a dark green silk sari with a gold zari border and a pink-and-gold paisley-bordered shawl draped at the side. Layered crimson rose garlands hang across the chest, with a large pale pink lotus at the centre, a cluster of gold-tipped rosebuds, and a pearl strand ending in orange and red flower tassels. A jewelled gold crown or ornament sits at the top, against a deep red velvet backdrop. No physical people are visible.2020-10-17KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 10/25/20202020-10-25Close-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.2020-10-22A gilded deity murti of a goddess stands against a deep red curtain. She wears a tall gold crown with embossed floral patterns, a red bindi, a gold nose ring and large gold earrings. Her green silk garment is draped with white and yellow flower garlands and layered gold necklaces with bead strands and a large medallion. Her raised left hand holds a golden vessel, and a jewelled gold armlet is visible. The setting is a temple-style display for Navaratri worship of the divine feminine. A caption reads 'Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple'.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.2020-10-22Close view of a gold-coloured ritual object shaped like a stepped pyramid or meru, encrusted with green and red jewel-like stones and draped with a gold garland. Purple flowers are placed at its top. A hand with a tattooed wrist and a gold bangle, wrapped with a red and yellow thread, is touching the flowers. Behind it sits a person in a red and green zari-bordered silk sari, seated on a red and gold patterned cloth. The object rests on a silver tray with blue and yellow borders. A caption at the bottom reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple.2020-10-20A photograph of a ceremonial arrangement on a silver tray with blue and gold enamel border, set before draped fabric. A tiered golden kalasha-like peetha or pyramidal form stands at the center, surrounded by yellow, orange, and purple chrysanthemum flowers and beaded ornaments. Behind it hangs a red and green silk cloth with gold brocade borders, and a red brocade cloth covers the surface below. No people are visible; the scene is a decorated altar or deity seat for a temple ritual. A caption at the bottom reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple.2020-10-25