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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.

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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.2025-08-08A photograph of a home shrine displaying a seated deity murti of Goddess Lakshmi, decorated for Varalakshmi Puja. The murti has a golden crown with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold tilak, a white and gold necklace, and is draped in a blue and red silk sari with gold border. White jasmine garlands and pink flowers adorn it. Two brass oil lamps (deepa) with lit flames stand on either side, and a brass plate with offerings and a steel container of turmeric or kumkum sit in front on a red cloth. Above, a framed photograph shows arms wearing yellow flower garlands and gold bangles holding an offering in red attire. No people are physically present. Timestamp reads 08-Aug-2025 10:34:52 pm, Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-08A photograph of a Varalakshmi Puja arrangement with a decorated clay or metal deity murti of Lakshmi seated against a plain wall. The murti wears a red and gold crown, a blue and red silk sari with gold border, a gold necklace, a white flower garland and pink flower garlands. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank it. In front, a red cloth holds a brass plate with a bell and small ritual items, a brass kalasha with a coconut, bananas, apples, an orange and pomegranates on a steel plate, a plate of white jasmine flowers, kumkum in small brass bowls, and a covered steel vessel. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 08-Aug-2025 10:34:21 pm and the location Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-08Indoor puja setup on a tiled floor with a large printed cutout of a seated man in orange and red robes, wearing a multicoloured turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a green sash with a garland of pink and yellow flowers. He is labelled by a sign reading KAILASA KELAMBAKKAM placed before him. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti dressed in green and gold with a flower garland, flanked by a gold-framed picture of a figure holding a trident and a peacock feather decoration. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass pot, fruit offerings including apples, bananas and pineapple, flower plates, incense sticks and a colourful umbrella complete the puja arrangement, with banana leaves and a gold cloth backdrop.Photo 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 photographed at night with a timestamp overlay. On the left, a golden statue of a seated figure in a blue and white robe and blue turban, hands folded in greeting, wears garlands of yellow and red flowers and sits on a gold lotus pedestal before a maroon backdrop inside a gold arch. A gold trident stands beside it. On the right, a black linga wrapped in a white and maroon cloth and garlanded with flowers and a thick braided garland stands in a second gold arch with an orange curtain. In front, a blue-clad figurine of a deity with a crown, a standing figure in purple, brass oil lamps, a brass plate of fruit and small brass vessels sit on a blue cloth. A lit oil lamp sits on a small wooden stool at right. No people are visible.2024-07-29KAILASA COIMBATORE On 26/7/2025 +1 copiesHome shrine photographed inside a dark wooden cabinet. A large cutout photograph of a smiling man in red and orange robes, wearing a red turban with a vermilion dot, layered rudraksha and flower garlands, and red bangles, is raised with both palms open behind the altar. In front, a large gold metal bowl with a gold-and-navy patterned base holds flowers and offerings, flanked by a small brass lamp, a brass kalasha with water, a plate of flowers and kumkum, and a green fruit. A small framed deity image and a standing figure cutout stand to the side. No physical people are present.2024-09-14Photo 99211362022-09-29 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO on 2/2/20212021-02-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine room with gilded arched niches. In the upper centre stands a metal deity murti of Shiva-form with flower garlands of white jasmine and red roses and jewelled ornaments. Flanking it are two smaller metal figures wearing crowns and garlands. Below, three smaller deity figures sit under gold arches with garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and an incense holder stand on the altar. A sign above reads KAILASA ALANGULAM BHARATH. The timestamp 06-Sept-2025 8:49:58 pm and Ram Nagar Tamil Nadu appear in the lower right.2025-06-09A 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 copies