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A photograph of a black Shiva lingam decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The lingam is adorned with garlands of white, yellow, orange and maroon flowers and a red and green velvet cloth embellished with gold and jewelled ornaments, pearls and a golden emblem. Behind it, a gilded deity murti in a blue and pink sari stands beside a golden figure with folded hands. A gold-rimmed base holds the lingam, with orange and green silk draped at its side, and a maroon curtain backs the scene. No people are visible.

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A dark stone Shivalinga at the centre of a temple shrine is dressed for worship, with its face marked by white vertical stripes and gold eyes. Garlands of white, yellow, red, orange and green flowers drape the lingam and its gold base. A gold kalasha-style ornament and a bead and gold pendant sit on the front. A green and orange striped silk cloth is draped beside it. Behind are gold and blue deity figures, a golden ornate stand, a red velvet curtain, and a small framed deity image garlanded with red flowers to the right. No people are visible.2021-03-11A photograph of a black Shiva lingam in a temple setting, heavily decorated with white and red-orange flower garlands, a green and red fabric drape, and a gold-toned base band. Two gold-tipped vertical white lines mark the lingam, and a jeweled ornamental cloth with rudraksha-like beads lies at its base. Behind it, a golden deity murti with a blue sari with pink border is seated on a gold throne, with a gold figure of a seated attendant at the left. Maroon curtains and orange fabric frame the scene. No people are visible.2021-03-11A decorated Shiva lingam, the Moolavar of a temple shrine, is the central subject. The black stone lingam wears a gold-toned three-line tripundra mark and small gold ornaments, and is draped with a thick garland of rudraksha beads, marigolds, red and orange flowers and white blossoms. A gold yoni-base and an elaborate gold-and-pearl ornamental piece with a central medallion sit at its base. Behind it, a bright lime-green and maroon silk cloth covers the stone, and gold-framed shrine carvings and hanging pink, blue and yellow fabrics fill the background. No people are visible.2021-03-11 +1 copiesKAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 3/11/20212021-03-11Photograph of a dark black stone Shiva linga, the Moolavar murti, dressed for worship in a temple shrine. The linga is draped with a red and green silk saree with gold zari borders, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, a gold-toned band around its base, and a heavy jewelled necklace with lotus pendants and purple and white beadwork. Two small gold discs decorate its face above a horizontal trident-like marking. Behind it stand gilded deity figures with raised hands, a maroon curtain, and a small framed image garlanded with red flowers. No people are visible.2021-09-25KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 7/17/20212021-07-17 +4 copiesA black stone linga of Shiva is dressed for worship, draped in a green silk cloth with a pink-and-gold border and adorned with thick garlands of white and yellow flowers. Long strands of rudraksha beads hang across the linga, and gold ornaments, a jeweled peacock-pattern collar and a gold pendant decorate its upper section, with a gold band at its base. A gold tripundra mark is on the linga's face. Behind it, a gold carved stand, an orange cloth, a seated deity murti and a red-and-white decorated figure are visible against maroon drapes. No people are visible.2021-07-14A photograph of a Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, decorated for worship. The black stone lingam is draped with garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds, with red roses and green leaves. A silver-and-gold crown with red and green stones sits on top, and a jewelled gold Tripundra-style band and necklace adorn its front. The lingam rests on a bed of orange and red cloth with green and gold borders, and flowers are scattered at its base. Ornate silver panels frame the background. No people are visible.2024-02-11A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam adorned for worship, draped in an orange and green cloth and wrapped in a large garland of white and yellow flowers. A gold-embroidered ornamental necklace with red beads rests on the lingam, which bears gold eyes and a gold face ornament. Behind it, golden figures and a gold pedestal stand before a dark red backdrop.2022-04-25A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed with white chrysanthemum garlands, red roses, orange and yellow marigolds, green leaves, and layered rudraksha malas with gold beads. Three horizontal tripundra lines are painted in gold on the front, with gold-rimmed eyes. The lingam sits on a black stone base and a gold bowl, draped with a teal and gold silk cloth with a red border. No people are visible.2020-12-19KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/25/20212021-09-25A dark black stone Shivalinga is the central subject, dressed for worship with yellow and white chrysanthemum garlands, red roses, and a silver-and-gold stone necklace with a rudraksha mala. It sits on a folded cloth draped in a teal and maroon brocade with gold zari border, with a silver trident leaning at right. Behind it, a golden deity murti in a gilded arched niche with a raised abhaya hand gesture and a red turban. Yellow chrysanthemums are scattered on the red floor in front. No people are visible.2025-03-01