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A metal deity murti is adorned for worship in a temple shrine. The face is silver-toned with a red tilak on the forehead, and a tall jewelled crown with white stone-studded arc behind it rises above. A gold-and-leopard-print cloth wraps the head, and layers of white, pink and orange flower garlands with yellow lemons and pearl strands drape the figure. A teal draped backdrop with gold motifs and a gilded arch frame the altar.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/5/20212021-03-05Close-up of a deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with a jewelled crown and gold headpiece set with red, green and pink stones, a leopard-print cloth wrapped across the head, and a red bindi on the forehead. Garlands of white flowers, orange carnations and pink blooms surround the figure, with yellow lemons placed at the base. The background shows blue and gold draped fabric. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2021-06-29A silver-faced deity murti of Kalabhairava, decorated for worship at a temple shrine. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a deep blue cloth draped over the head, and a gold-brown garment with layered jewelled necklaces, pearl strands and large jewelled earrings. Its body is surrounded by a garland of green limes, yellow lemons, white roses and pink roses, and a trident rests against the figure. A large ornate gold arch frames the murti behind a draped pink-brown cloth. No people are visible.2020-11-07A deity murti of Sri Kalabhairava is shown at the centre of a shrine, seated before a golden arched backdrop with gold brocade. The murti wears a crown with a leopard-patterned headpiece, a black hair mane, pink and blue dhoti-style drapery, layered pearl necklaces, and red floral garlands. It is heavily garlanded with yellow lemons and small yellow fruits, along with red and pink roses and marigold strands. Brass or metal attributes such as a trident-like staff and a small ornamental figure flank the murti. A white and gold-bordered cloth covers the base. No people are visible.2022-02-23KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 12/7/20202020-12-07KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/5/20212021-03-05KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 12/7/20202020-12-07Close view of a dark stone deity murti of Kalabhairava, adorned for a puja at KAILASA San Jose. The murti wears a tall silver-and-gold crown with a red stone, a silver halo-like arch, large silver and pink-jewelled earrings, and layered jewelled necklaces. Garlands of yellow and green lemons, white roses, and magenta roses encircle the figure, and a long trident-like staff rests across its body. Purple drapes and marigold garlands frame the altar behind. No people are visible.2021-03-05KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/3/20212021-04-03Close-up of a metal deity murti, a golden face with a red tilak on the forehead and red lips, wearing a tall gold crown with a peacock-shaped jewelled brooch and a large halo of white and magenta gemstone rays. Pink and magenta stone earrings hang from the ears, and gold and jewelled ornaments decorate the neck. Flowers and fruit appear at the edges against a purple cloth. No physical people are visible.2021-03-05A silver-toned deity murti of Sri Kalabhairava stands in a temple shrine, adorned with a garland of white roses, pink roses and a ring of green limes and yellow lemons. The figure wears a blue head-cloth beneath a gold crown, a large jewelled gold necklace with pearl strands, and jewelled earrings. Its hands hold a trident and a bronze hand-held implement, and a golden arched canopy with draped pink-and-gold cloth frames the shrine behind. No physical people are visible.2020-11-07A metal deity murti is decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The figure wears a tall golden conical crown with a yellow headpiece, pink jewelled earrings, and a thick rudraksha-style mala over a jewelled chest ornament. Long strands of white jasmine-like flower garlands and a large circle of yellow lemons surround the figure, with orange and red marigold accents. A trident-like staff rests on the right side and a bow-like staff on the left. Behind it stand a purple drape and a gold arched backdrop, with an orange cloth below. No people are visible.2021-04-03