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Close-up photograph of a silver and gold ornamental shrine ornament set on a round brass plate over a red cloth. The silver piece is intricately engraved with floral and scroll patterns and studded with purple gemstones, resembling a deity's crown or face cover used in temple worship, a deity murti decoration. A small framed item appears at the lower edge against a dark wooden background.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 8/27/20212021-08-27KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 8/16/20212021-08-16Overhead photo of a ceremonial offering arrangement on a red and gold brocade cloth over a dark stone floor. A large gold-rimmed brass plate holds an ornate silver footwear-shaped or paduka-like metal piece with engraved floral filigree, flanked by yellow marigold blossoms, purple flowers and a beaded gold-and-red garland. A small ornate square tile with a floral pattern lies at the lower edge, and a deep red curtain hangs at the right. No people are visible.2021-07-30KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 8/10/20212021-08-10Overhead photo of a silver deity mask or face (murti) set on a round brass tray with ornate scalloped rim. The silver face has engraved detail, large dark eyes, and a red gem on the forehead, with a beaded necklace and pendant below. Purple flowers are arranged around the face and atop the head. The tray rests on a red and gold patterned cloth, with a dark red fabric behind. No people are visible.2021-07-01A top-down photograph of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a large gilded brass plate with scalloped rim. The silver footwear is engraved with floral scrollwork and small red stone inlays, and is decorated with pink carnations and a yellow flower at the centre, with a jewelled garland draped over it. The plate sits on a maroon brocade cloth against a dark stone floor. This is a padapuja-style offering of sacred footwear, shown with no people visible.2021-07-18Top-down photo of a pair of ornate silver padukas, footwear-shaped ritual objects with engraved floral scrollwork, placed on a round polished brass plate. Pink carnations and small yellow marigold-like flowers are arranged on and around the silver pieces. A beaded string of small white and gold beads with a jeweled pendant lies across the plate. The plate rests on a red cloth with gold patterning and a woven, multicolored textile below. No people are visible; the scene is a ritual arrangement for worship.2021-07-20KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 7/4/20212021-07-04Overhead photo of a ceremonial deity murti set on a large gold-toned metal tray with embossed rim. The murti has a silver repoussé backdrop with a dark oval stone or lingam-like form at its centre, decorated with small coloured gems and a gold beaded mala draped below. White and pink flowers and green leaves are arranged around the base. The tray rests on a patterned red and gold carpet with dark maroon drapery behind it. No people are visible.2021-07-15KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 8/8/20212021-08-08Overhead photo of a silver padukas-style pair of footwear image placed on a gold tray, decorated with yellow, white and purple flowers, a jeweled gold-and-red stone crown band and a red-and-gold stone necklace with a pendant. The tray rests on a red brocade cushion before a maroon cloth backdrop. No people are visible.2021-07-30Overhead photo of a brass tray lined with white jasmine-style garlands and pink and purple flowers, with a silver-toned ornamental object at centre set with red, green and clear stones and two purple gemstones, draped with a strand of pale pink beads. Small red and pink flowers are arranged at the edges. The tray rests on a dark purple cloth with a gold border. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a decorative offering or puja display.2022-04-25