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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/5/20222022-08-05A 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.2021-11-14Photograph of a temple shrine with three dark stone or metal deity murtis. The central figure is a seated goddess in a red and gold silk sari, draped with white jasmine garlands, gold necklaces and a crown, flanked by two standing figures in green and pink-and-yellow silk saris with garlands. Behind them a standing murti in orange-red cloth with a tall crown and white tilak stands on a pedestal, with another seated murti in the background. Brass oil lamps (diyas) burn on both sides, and white and yellow flower petals are scattered on the striped multicolour cloth in front. Brass puja vessels and a small offering dish sit before the goddess, with a matchbox at the lower left.2022-08-05 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti is the central focus of a devi alankaram arrangement. The central figure has a yellow face, a silver crown, and a silver heart-shaped chest ornament over a green garment, with layered silver necklaces and a blue gem pendant. A yellow and red garland frames an arch behind her. Flanking figures wear red, white and green floral garlands and silver ornaments. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, bronze bowls, a brass kalasha-style vessel, marigold and yellow flowers, and green leaves arranged in decorated pots. No people are visible.KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/5/20222022-08-05 +1 copiesPhoto 11740850June 14 20142014-06-14December 31 20112011-12-31August 21 20142014-08-21September 11 20142014-09-11January 18 20142014-01-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple deity murti dressed in an elaborate red and gold silk garment heavily embroidered with gold zari and studded with silver-white stone jewellery and a large ornate necklace. A bright yellow rose is pinned at the front, and the figure rests on a silver tray. Behind it stand green-draped deity figures, a small kalasha-like object, and a purple cloth backdrop. No people are visible in the frame.2021-05-02