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KAILASA SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM on 11/14/2020

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A photograph of a ceremonial altar display. At the centre stands a large printed cut-out portrait of a bearded man in a maroon turban with a tilak, wearing a pink-red robe, a white and green flower garland and a large pendant, seated on a chair draped with a tiger-stripe fabric and raised hand in blessing; this is a printed picture, not a physical person. In front, a pink silk cloth covers a small table holding flowers, a pink and gold garment, a gold necklace and a folded cloth. Brass pots of snacks flank the chair, with a purple tablecloth covered in small steel bowls of grains, pulses, spices, turmeric, and a heap of pink roses and yellow marigolds. Two decorated red and gold fan-shaped banners stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2022-02-08A ritual offering display set up before a large printed portrait of a bearded man seated on a cushioned armchair with a striped animal-print seat. The portrait figure wears a maroon-red turban, a white flower garland, layered silver-toned necklaces and bangles, and a red-orange robe, with one hand raised in blessing. Two ornate red and gold umbrella-like canopies with a bird emblem flank the chair, and gold-toned curtains hang behind. In front, a pink and red silk cloth holds flower petals, a folded silk shawl and an open book. Around the floor, a purple cloth is covered with many small metal bowls of grains, pulses, spices, sugar, turmeric, kumkum, nuts and fruits, with marigold and red rose heaps, a green banana leaf, a coconut and a brass vessel of fried snacks. This is a photograph of a puja offering arrangement; no living people are visible.2022-02-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual offering setup in an indoor room with beige curtains. Behind a gold-and-brown tiger-striped throne chair stands a large printed photograph of a bearded figure with a maroon turban, white jasmine garlands and a long necklace, wearing red-maroon robes. Two brass pots heaped with fried snacks flank the throne. In front, a pink silk-draped altar holds flowers, and a purple cloth is covered with brass bowls of grains, pulses, turmeric, kumkum, nuts, sweets and fruit. A decorated kalasha with white flowers and green leaves sits at the front, with a red-and-gold cloth draped beneath. The printed figure is a portrait on a screen, not a physical person; no physical people are visible.2022-02-08A home puja corner with a large life-size cutout standing figure of a smiling bearded man in a red-pink turban, pink-red robe, long pearl and marigold garlands, and bangles, seated in a mudra pose behind a table draped in red cloth. The table holds orange and red roses in a glass vase, bundled incense or cloth packets, trays of sweets and fruit, and glasses of juice. In front, a tray of small bowls with rice, curries and dal, and another tray with glasses and bowls. At right, a gilded carved peetha-style throne with a small framed portrait and garland beside a brass pooja tray with lamps and a kumkum dish on a woven mat. Wooden floor, cream walls, one visible wall switch. No people are present; the figure is a cutout.2021-01-23A decorated altar arrangement at Sripuram in Hyderabad, centred on a large standing cutout photograph of a bearded man in a red-maroon robe and a tall red turban, with a garland of yellow and white flowers and jewelled necklaces, hands raised in a blessing gesture. The cutout is set in a plush beige armchair with dark carved wooden arms, draped in a tiger-stripe cloth. Red velvet covers the table in front, holding bowls of fruit, fried snacks, a flower arrangement, a pyramid of yellow sweet rice and a lit brass oil lamp. Two decorative red and gold fan-shaped banners with a bird emblem flank the altar. No physical people are visible.2022-01-03HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23KAILASA UNITED KINGDOM - Padhuka MandirA photograph of a shrine set up on a pink and gold brocade-covered table for a puja. At the centre stands a golden deity murti decorated with red and white garlands and gold ornaments. Behind it hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in a red-brown turban with a sacred sign on the forehead, wearing gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, seated before a bright printed background, and a multi-headed printed backdrop above. Offerings include a bowl of sliced cucumber, a metal pot, a brass tray of lit oil lamps in front, a golden throne-like seat draped with orange marigold garlands, and yellow and pink flower garlands. Foliage-printed banners frame the scene. No physical people are present.2021-03-16Photograph of an offering arrangement in a room with beige curtains. Behind it, a large printed portrait shows a bearded man with a red-and-gold turban, white and gold flower garland, and ornate pendant, seated in a dark throne with a tiger-striped cushion. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a golden pot of savory snacks sits at each side, and a purple cloth holds many small steel bowls of grains, pulses, powders, flowers and sweets. A large yellow-orange kalasha-like mound with white flowers and green leaves stands at centre, and a red silk cloth lies in the foreground. Two pennant banners with peacock-like emblems frame the throne. No physical people are visible.2022-02-08A home puja altar set up for Diwali, with a large life-size cutout of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes, wearing layered white flower garlands, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, one hand raised in blessing. The cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, on a blue and gold brocade cloth scattered with pink petals, are brass plates of fruit, sweets and laddus, a brass kalasha-style lamp set, small oil lamps, a framed photograph, a small deity figurine and a bowl of kumkum. No physical people are visible.2020-11-14 +1 copiesMahashivaratri 2021Photo 82841882022-10-22 +1 copies