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A shrine scene centred on a dark stone murti of Shiva seated with Parvati on a raised altar draped in red cloth with gold trim. Shiva wears a tall crown and a multi-strand garland of marigolds, and Parvati wears a green and red sari with a flower garland. In front, a large golden bust-style figure of a deity is adorned with layered necklaces, beaded malas and orange marigold garlands, set on a golden base. Brass lamps, a kalasha and ritual vessels sit on the floor, and colourful patterned pillars frame the shrine with a framed portrait hanging above. No people are visible.

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A shaved-headed priest bare-chested with a white dhoti wrap stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward a shrine. Behind him stands a black stone deity murti with a tall crown, garlanded with orange and white flowers, and a second pair of figures in a red and green dress on a red-draped throne. A smaller brass figure sits in front, decorated with garlands, bead necklaces and a red cloth, and a brass kalasha stands at the base. Tall decorative pillars in red, teal and gold frame the scene against a deep red curtain, with a small framed portrait hung above.2022-02-18KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/5/20222022-02-05KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/27/20212021-02-27KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/18/20222022-02-18A photograph of a decorated temple shrine showing two black stone deity murtis seated side by side on a raised red-draped platform with gold-bordered trim. The left murti has four arms, a tall crown, a large round ornamental shield and a garland of flowers; the right figure wears a green and red sari-style dress, a pointed crown and layered necklaces. In the foreground a decorated figure in a green blouse with gold jewellery, a rudraksha-style garland and a large floral garland stands before the altar. Red and green cloth, flower garlands and a dark maroon backdrop complete the arrangement.2022-02-13A shrine altar at a temple with ornate deity murtis dressed in gold and green silk and red-and-gold drapery, adorned with heavy gold necklaces and crowns. Brass ritual vessels and lamps sit on a tiled platform, with a framed picture on the wall above and a red-and-gold cloth draped over a brass object in the foreground. Colourful woven fabric panels with tassels frame the shrine on either side. No physical people are visible.2022-02-07A temple shrine photographed head-on showing a dark stone deity murti with crowned figures and a pair of standing figures in red and green garments, set above a red draped platform. In front, a golden abhishekam-style kalasha or vessel with a garland-decorated base and offering plates with oil lamps and brass vessels sits on the shrine step. Vertical yellow, blue and red patterned banners frame the sides, with a framed portrait hanging above. A brass vessel with a red cloth sits in the lower foreground. No people are visible.2022-02-02A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a white sash stands at the left, holding up a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a shrine. Behind him a raised altar is draped in red cloth and holds a large ornate deity murti with gold jewellery and a gold crown, flanked by smaller figures and decorated with gold pillars and yellow-and-red wall panels. Brass puja vessels and a small brass platter sit on the altar steps, and a framed portrait hangs above on the wall. Soft lighting and a dark maroon backdrop frame the scene.2022-02-13Photograph of a temple shrine with a dark stone deity murti of a seated Shiva-form figure and a consort figure on an upper altar, draped in yellow cloth with gold-embroidered borders and red and orange garments. Below, a second deity murti stands within a green and gold-trimmed frame, heavily adorned with a long garland of flowers, gold jewellery and beaded necklaces. Brass lamps, a plate of offerings and a purple cloth lie on the lower platform, with a small golden kalasha and a shivalinga-like object in the foreground. No people are visible.2022-03-14KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/15/20222022-01-15A temple shrine photograph showing a dark stone deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform draped with yellow cloth and gold-edged fabric. The figures wear crowns and ornate jewellery. In front is a large ornamented Shiva lingam with a red and gold garland, flanked by brass vessels, a kalasha, and small oil lamps. A covered brass pot with a red cloth sits on a glass-topped stand in the foreground. Painted panels with floral patterns flank the shrine, and a framed picture hangs on the wall behind. No people are visible.2022-02-21A temple shrine dressed for worship. Upper centre, two black stone deity murtis sit side by side on a dark pedestal, each crowned with a tall ornate headdress; the left figure is seated with one leg raised and carries a mace-like staff, while the right figure wears a green and red sari with a heavy beaded necklace. Garlands of orange and white flowers drape both figures. Below in the foreground, a large black Shiva lingam is fully adorned with a silver-and-gold ornamental face covering, layered gold necklaces, a garland of marigolds and jasmine, and a red and gold silk drape. The backdrop is deep maroon cloth, with a red and gold silk cloth spread across the altar and a colourful banner at the right edge. No people are visible.2022-02-15