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A decorated ritual arrangement in front of a yellow wall, with framed black-and-white portraits of seated figures hung above. Centrally placed is a tall ceremonial form draped in a white and red garment with an ornate beaded necklace, topped with a gold-coloured pot-like crown decorated with pink and green cloth streamers and leaves. Flanking it are other decorated pots and kalasha vessels wrapped in pink, green and gold cloth and set with leaves, plus small metal figurines and a silver tray in front. Colourful embroidered garments in red, blue and gold drape the lower arrangement, with marigold-like yellow flowers scattered at the base. No people are visible.

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A decorated ritual arrangement on a green and red silk-draped altar. A tall ceremonial kalasha-like form with a golden face, crown and a sequined, jewelled collar stands at centre, flanked by two large coconuts wearing gold-beaded, jewelled necklace-shaped adornments. In front are three small metal figures in red garments and garlands, one centre figure with a red cloth draped over its shoulders. Green and blue-striped threads hang from the decorations and a green leafy base sits beneath. No physical people are visible.2021-11-14A temple altar decorated for a ritual, with a green and gold brocade cloth draped over a table. Behind it stand several decorated kalasha pots wrapped in red, pink, green and yellow cloth with mango-leaf and coconut-style tops, and a central deity murti dressed in a colourful silk garment and garlands. In front, three small pots are wrapped in striped white and red cloth with cones of blue, pink and orange fabric on top, set on banana leaves beside bananas, apples and oranges. No people are visible.2021-11-14KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/5/20222022-08-05 +1 copiesAugust 15 20142014-08-15A temple shrine arrangement of decorated deity murtis dressed in gold and yellow silk saris and floral garlands. On the right, a seated female deity murti with a crown, garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, and a kalasha-like ornament sits on a golden throne. Front center, a smaller murti wears a pink and gold embroidered covering with a jeweled necklace. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks and marigold flowers sit on a teal cloth-covered table among standing murtis in pink and purple saris. A brass lamp stand stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2021-07-20June 14 20142014-06-14KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/27/20202020-12-27A temple shrine arrangement with several deity murtis dressed in yellow and gold silk. On the right, a female deity murti sits on a gold throne with a red-backed frame, wearing a jewelled necklace, crown and garland, holding a lotus-like object. Centre rear, two standing murtis wear orange and red garments, one holding a red flower. Left, a small murti in a gold turban and yellow robe stands before a teal brocade cloth. Brass oil lamps with kumkum and flowers sit on plates in front. Foreground, a yellow-draped murti displays a jewelled ornament, with a conch-like object at lower edge. No people are visible.2021-08-17Altar shrine with deity murtis decorated for worship. Foreground shows two draped metal forms, one in red-orange silk with jasmine garlands and gold ornaments, the other in orange-red with beaded necklaces and flower garlands, resting on a tray. Centre has a green brocade cloth with brass oil lamps, small brass dishes of offerings and red roses, and small golden figures in red and green dress with flower garlands. Right side shows a seated goddess murti in gold-green sari with garlands of white flowers and red roses, holding a lotus. Background has yellow silk draping and a brass oil lamp stand. No people are visible.2021-10-12December 31 20112011-12-31Close view of a temple altar dressed for worship. Foreground centre: a white silk deity garment with gold border and a large jewelled ornamental collar set with red and green stones. Left: a deity figure in yellow and gold garments with a green and gold necklace and leafy tulasi-like greenery beside it. Centre: a green brocade cloth holding small brass oil lamps, a red flower and purple orchids, with small figurines in red and gold dress behind. Right: a deity in a gold-framed shrine dressed in deep red and yellow flower garlands, with a crown and ornate silver necklaces. Yellow and gold draped statues fill the background, and brass lamps stand at the right edge. No people are visible.2021-10-19January 18 20142014-01-18 +1 copies