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A framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha beads and a red bindi, seated and raising one hand in a blessing, is garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. Below it sit a pair of wooden padukas wrapped in flowers on an orange cloth, an open book on a carved wooden stand, and gold-embroidered cushions flanking the shrine. In front, a brass tray holds pink and yellow flowers and small silver vessels on an orange cloth, with a lit oil lamp in the lower left and a person in white clothes and a rudraksha mala partly visible at the edge.

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A framed portrait on a shrine is garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold and red rose garlands. The portrait shows a smiling man in orange robes with long dark hair, a red forehead mark and a white bead necklace, seated with one hand raised in blessing before tree roots. Below, a pair of brown sandals rests on a blue cloth, with pink flowers and an open book on a wooden stand beside. A brass tray of pink flowers sits on an orange cloth, and a hand in a white sleeve holds a lit oil lamp near it. Gold-embroidered cushions flank the shrine on a maroon cloth, and a white-clothed person's arm is visible at the lower left.2024-01-06A framed portrait of a smiling man with short dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a red bindi, seated and raising one hand in blessing against a tree-root backdrop, is garlanded with white jasmine and red-yellow flower strands. Before it on a draped red and gold cloth sit a pair of wooden sandals with a pearl and red-flower garland, a small framed photo, an open book on a carved wooden box, and a green-and-purple checked cloth. In the foreground a brass tray of orange, yellow and pink flowers, a kumkum-marked offering and a white flower garland rests on an orange cloth. No physical people are visible; the portrait is a depiction.2024-12-07A framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a white and red beaded necklace, raises one hand in blessing while seated before a tree-trunk backdrop. The framed portrait is garlanded with white jasmine strands, yellow marigolds and red flowers, and a small photo sits in front of it. Below, an open book on a carved wooden stand, folded orange cloth, and an ornate brass plate heaped with red and white flowers and yellow blossoms form an altar arrangement on a red velvet cloth. Gold-embroidered cushions and a folded white-and-striped cloth flank the shrine. No people are visible in the scene; the man is a portrait.2025-02-14A shrine arrangement dominated by a framed photograph of a man seated in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace, hand raised in blessing, against a backdrop of tree roots. The framed portrait is draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, with gold-bordered maroon beaded garlands framing it. Below, a wooden box holds an open book, and cream embroidered cloths and folded orange and blue silks rest on a maroon velvet altar cloth. In the foreground, a large brass plate is filled with orange, red and green flowers and a central decorative ornament, placed on an orange cushion. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-01-09A framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace, raises one hand in blessing in front of a banyan-root backdrop. The framed portrait is decorated with a garland of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red flowers. Below it sits a small altar with a pair of wooden paduka sandals, a pearl and red-flower garland, an open book on a carved wooden stand, and draped cream embroidered cloths. In the foreground a brass plate holds red, pink and orange flowers with a white garland on an orange cloth. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-07-13A decorated shrine with no people present. A large framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland with a red bead necklace, sits at the top, raised right hand in blessing, set against a backdrop of tree roots. The portrait is draped with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands. Below it, a small framed picture and a heart-shaped floral arrangement surround a ceremonial object. A wooden stand holds an open book, flanked by gold-embroidered cream cloths and a green and maroon checked cloth on a maroon table with white jasmine garlands. In the foreground, a metal deity murti with a crescent-shaped face is decorated with orange hibiscus flowers, marigolds and pink orchids on a purple cushion.2024-09-13A shrine arrangement dominated by a large gold-framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, white flower garland and a red bindi, seated in front of a banyan-like tree trunk with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is heavily garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flower strands. Below it sits a small photo, a brown carved wooden box holding an open book, cream and gold embroidered cushions, a folded white cloth and a folded orange cloth on a maroon draped table with a white flower festoon. In the foreground a round brass plate holds a dark stone deity murti surrounded by orange, red and yellow flower garlands. Swamiji (probable): the portrait shows long swept-back hair, orange robe and a flower garland, with no physical person present.2024-08-29A framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and saffron-orange robe, seated in meditation before a tree trunk, is garlanded with white jasmine and yellow-orange marigold strands with red flowers. The portrait is a printed image on a shrine. Below it sits a small photograph, a folded saffron cloth, a rudraksha mala and a wooden box holding an open book. A large metal kalasha or ritual vessel rests on an orange cushion, decorated with white and pink flowers and green leaves. Gold-embroidered cream cushions and a blue cloth frame the altar, with a maroon velvet table cover below. No physical people are present in the scene.2025-02-02A decorated shrine with no people present. A large framed photograph in an ornate gold frame shows a smiling man with long dark hair, a red mark on his forehead, rudraksha-style beads and a white flower garland, seated in orange robes with one hand raised, in front of a tree-root backdrop; the photo is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Below it, a red-and-gold garlanded arrangement of roses and marigolds surrounds a silver-accented object on a dark wooden base. An open book rests on a carved wooden box beside red flowers, flanked by gold-embroidered cushions on a blue cloth over a maroon velvet table draped with white jasmine garlands. The scene reads as a worship altar with puja offerings.2024-07-22A shrine arrangement with a framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a red bindi, seated before a rocky tree-root backdrop with one hand raised. The portrait is decorated with white jasmine garlands, yellow and orange marigold strands and a red-and-gold beaded floral swag. Below it sit a small printed photo, an open book on a carved wooden stand with a red flower, folded orange and cream cloths, a pink towel, and a blue silk cushion. At the bottom foreground a silver-framed deity murti or sacred stone is garlanded with white and pink flowers on an orange cushion. No people are physically present in the scene.2025-02-02A decorated shrine with a framed photograph at the top showing a man with long dark hair, a red forehead mark, a white beaded necklace and wearing an orange robe, seated before a tree trunk and raising one hand; the framed print is wrapped in a garland of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses. Below it sit folded orange and blue silk cloths, a pair of wooden padukas (sandals) on a dark cushion decorated with flowers, an open book on a carved wooden stand, and white-and-red bordered dhotis. At the front, a silver-toned pair of footwear (padukas) rests on an orange cushion surrounded by a dense ring of orange, yellow and red flower garland with gold rose accents. A small printed photo of ritual pots sits near the frame. No people are present.2024-08-15A decorated shrine arrangement centred on a large framed portrait of a long-haired man with a red bindi, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland, seated with one hand raised in blessing before a tree-root backdrop. The portrait is garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strands. In front sit a pair of brown wooden sandals on an orange cloth, a red-and-white flower garland, an open book on a wooden stand, a folded green-and-purple checked cloth and gold-embroidered cushions. Below, a brass plate holds a flower-decorated silver-toned ornament with pink roses, yellow blooms and white jasmine on an orange cloth. Yellow and white flower swags hang across the red velvet table.2024-07-06