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A dark-stone deity murti stands in a shrine, dressed in an orange and gold brocade silk sari with a wide gold border. It wears layered jewelled necklaces, a crown, and an ornate silver headpiece, with red, yellow and white flower garlands draped around it. In front, a brass oil lamp with several lit wicks rests on a gold peacock-shaped stand, with yellow and white chrysanthemum garlands hanging below. Red and gold drapes frame the shrine, and a framed temple-style print of a deity and Ganesha hangs on the right wall.

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KAILASA OHIO, USA on 10/23/20202020-10-23A dark-stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, decorated with red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold strands and green leaves. She wears a jewelled silver crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and an orange-gold silk sari with a pink and gold border. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the lower left and right, and a gold-framed arch and dark stone wall surround the figure. No physical people are visible.2022-02-08A dark stone murti of the goddess Lakshmi stands in a decorated niche, dressed for Lakshmi Alankar. She wears an orange and green silk sari with gold zari borders, a silver-white crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, earrings and armlets. Pink and yellow roses and garlands of orange marigolds, red, yellow and green flower strands hang around her and across the shoulders. Colourful painted fabric panels with floral and geometric designs frame the niche, and a gold tinsel valance hangs above. No people are visible.2024-09-10A dark stone murti of a seated goddess in a gold-framed shrine, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and red roses. She wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and an orange and gold silk sari with a dark green border. A brass oil lamp burns on the left and a brass lamp stands at the front. Two framed portraits of saints in saffron robes hang on the right wall. No physical people are visible.2022-01-02KAILASA OHIO, USA on 10/18/20202020-10-18Jan 3 2022 sripuram2022-01-03 +1 copiesA deity murti stands in a shrine decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and pink-and-blue flowers. The figure has a dark body, a golden-orange face with a red tilak, a tall silver crown and a silver nose ornament. It wears an orange silk sari with a gold border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled waist ornament. In the foreground at left stands a golden peacock-topped oil lamp with several small flames burning in its cups. Behind the murti is a gold arched frame and a deep red backdrop.A black stone deity murti of a goddess stands within a gilded arched niche in a temple shrine. She wears a silver crown with a crescent ornament, a red and gold silk sari, and layered silver and red jewellery. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves drape over her shoulders and arms. Behind her hangs gold brocade and a jewelled frame with red and silver ribbons. A framed picture of a saint in red headwear with raised hands hangs on the left wall, and brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the sides.2022-02-08A dark stone deity murti of the goddess Lakshmi, decorated for Lakshmi Alankar, seated centrally against a plain wall. She wears a tall jewelled silver crown, large silver-and-stone earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a jewelled pendant. She is draped in a mustard-yellow silk sari with a green and gold zari border. Pink roses, yellow marigolds and red-green-white ribbon garlands hang around her and frame her sides. Two hands show raised palms with jewelled ornaments, and behind her are colourful garlands and embroidered cloth hangings in teal, red and blue. No people are visible.2024-09-10Jan 3 2022 sripuram2022-01-03 +1 copiesNovember 25 2022 sripuram2022-11-25A decorated deity murti of a goddess. The figure wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, a red and gold silk sari with a decorative silver waist ornament set with a green stone, and a kumkum/vibhuti forehead mark. To the left, a brass oil lamp with lit wicks stands beside a brass bird figure. No physical people are visible; the scene is a photograph of an idol decorated for a devi darshan ritual.