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A home shrine set against a cream wall, with a golden arched frame holding a cut-out depiction of a smiling figure in a maroon turban, rudraksha-style red robes, white and pink garlands and a trident, seated with hands raised in blessing. A framed colour photo beside it shows a man in a yellow garland touching a flame near a flower-covered red-draped deity murti. In front, a clay-faced goddess murti in a blue and gold sari, with a crown, white garlands and gold necklace, sits on a red cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a brass kalasha, bell, plates of fruit, white flower petals and a bowl of offerings arranged on the red cloth, consistent with Varalakshmi puja preparations. A striped mat lies at left. The scene shows no people physically present.

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A home shrine set up for Varalakshmi Puja. On the left, a framed depiction of a smiling man in a red turban and red robe, with rudraksha malas, white and pink flower garlands and a trident-like staff, sits in a gold arched frame over an orange-gold draped table; a portrait labelled with the text is not visible, so no name is attributed. Above, a framed photograph shows a robed man in a yellow garland lighting a lamp before a red-clad deity. At centre, a gold-faced Lakshmi murti wears a crown, necklaces and a blue-and-red silk sari with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the murti, a tall gold trishul stands at right, and a red cloth holds brass bowls, coconut, fruits, betel and flower offerings.2025-08-08A shrine display in a wood-panelled room. A large cut-out printed photograph of a smiling man in a red-orange turban, red-orange robe and gold beaded necklace sits on a wooden throne-like backdrop. The printed figure holds a gold trident and is draped with a garland of red, white and green flowers. In front are a black shiva lingam with a white cloth and rudraksha, a black Ganesha idol, a red cloth-covered murti, a small blue-and-gold deity figure, and brass oil lamps on both sides. Marigolds and pink and yellow flowers are arranged on silver trays. Framed Tanjore-style deity paintings hang on the wall above. No live people are visible; the timestamp reads 7 Feb 2025 and Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.2025-06-02 +1 copiesPhoto of a home shrine. A large life-size cutout print of a smiling man with a saffron-orange turban and red-orange robe, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, holding a golden trident-topped staff, sits as the centrepiece against a wooden wall. Brass oil lamps flank the altar. Before it stand two black Shiva lingas dressed in white cloth and red flowers, and a black linga with a white bead garland on a yellow cloth. A purple cloth covers a small deity murti, a metal shrine holds another figure, and a steel plate holds white and yellow offerings. Framed deity paintings hang above, and a timestamp and map overlay sit at the bottom right.2024-05-11Indoor shrine room with a seated figure in saffron-red robes, a crown-like red head covering, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a garland, seated on a red cushioned seat before a striped cloth-covered table. Offerings and brass items sit on the table: a bell, a small brass lamp, a kalasha-style vessel, a plate with flowers and a glass. Behind is a large painted backdrop showing a multi-armed deity murti with a consort, a figure with raised hand labelled as a portrait, and a blue-skinned deity with a trident. Two decorative umbrellas with tasselled canopies stand at either side. A framed photo and a small printed picture sit on the left side.A seated figure in a red turban and red garments sits before a golden murti-style altar, his hands raised in a blessing gesture, draped with a flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala. In front is a green cloth on which a copper kalasha rests, decorated with yellow and pink flowers. A large framed painting behind shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a second framed portrait in orange hangs to the right. Red and orange cloth drapes the seat, with brass oil lamps, a lit flame, flower offerings, bowls and a small printed photo on the floor. a person appears as the seated figure, but the appearance is uncertain.2024-07-31A home shrine photographed indoors against dark wood panelling. A large life-size printed portrait labelled as a depiction of the swami shows a smiling figure in a red-saffron robe and red turban, wearing a white and orange flower garland with rudraksha beads, hands raised in blessing. Below, a gold-coloured bowl-shaped vessel on a gold pedestal holds dark stone and yellow marigolds, with rudraksha beads placed before it on a gold-embroidered blue cloth. Smaller framed images of deities, a brass lamp, a pyramid-shaped object, and a small standing printed figure in orange are arranged around, with yellow marigolds scattered throughout. A lit oil lamp and brass vessels sit on the lower shelf, and a timestamp reads Chennai Oct 1, 2024.2024-10-01A photograph of a small shrine corner with a maroon curtain backdrop. On the right, a large printed image of a smiling figure in an orange-red turban and red robes, wearing a yellow marigold garland and pink flower garland, seated on a gilded throne and raising one hand. Beside it stands a tall brass trident. In front, a gilded arched frame and a small framed photo of a woman garlanded with marigolds sit on a red cloth-covered table. Brass plates with rose petals and ritual items rest on a purple cloth on the marble floor, with a lit oil lamp in the foreground. No physical people are present; the figures are printed images and a statue-like depiction.2025-03-03A shrine arrangement on a red cushioned seat against a white wall. A framed portrait in a gold frame, labelled with no readable caption, shows a smiling man in orange robes seated in meditation under a tree, with a rudraksha mala and flower garland hung on the frame. Beside it stands a life-size cutout of a smiling man in a red turban and red robes, with a flower garland and rudraksha mala, hands raised in blessing, seated on a red brocade cushion. In front are a gold ornate arched backdrop, a gold deity murti or peetha decorated with pink and yellow flowers and a red cloth, a copper vessel, brass oil lamps, a brass bell, peacock feathers and small white offering bowls with flowers on a woven mat. No physical people are present.2024-12-09A small red-walled shrine decorated with yellow marigolds and garlands. To the left, a golden deity murti in an orange and gold garment with a crown and trident-like staff. Below, a copper sri chakra yantra plate with a green card labelled AMMAN SRI CHAKRA YANTHRAM, surrounded by brass lamps and offerings. Pictures of Shiva and Parvati and a Ganesha calendar print hang on the wall. A white sign on the right reads KA... ARU... in blue letters.2025-12-02KAILASA SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO on 2/2/20212021-02-02 +1 copiesA small shrine room with white walls and a grey tiled floor, draped in red cloth. A large gold-framed photograph on the left shows a young man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated and gesturing outdoors among tree roots; a smaller framed portrait of a similar figure in orange hangs on the right wall, garlanded with dried grass. Centre-right stands a seated figure sculpture in a red turban and red robes with a rudraksha mala, a pink and green flower garland and hands raised in blessing, placed on a gold-and-yellow cloth beside a gold-framed arch. In front, a gold ceremonial pedestal holds two dark stone forms decorated with red hibiscus and yellow flowers, a copper pot, brass vessels, a small lamp and pink flowers on a tray. A framed photo of a smiling man also sits on the floor before the murti.2025-09-03Home shrine photo with a wooden cabinet interior. A large printed portrait of a smiling man in a red turban and red-orange robe, with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-pink flower garland, shows both palms raised in blessing; the portrait is a depiction on paper, not a physical person. Below it sits a gilded metal bowl-shaped stand with pink flowers, flanked by gold-and-navy decorative panels. Smaller items include a small temple-shrine picture with pink flowers at left, a standing figure picture at right, brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass pot, a conch shell, a brass bell, and a brass tray filled with pink petals. Two small bells hang on the cabinet doors. No people are physically present. A timestamp reads Chennai Sep 25, 2024 05:09:35.2024-09-25