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A photo of a worship setup in front of two large life-size printed cutouts of a smiling man in maroon-red turbans and matching red robes, both with hands raised in blessing and garlanded with red, orange and white flower malas. The cutout on the right holds a golden vessel with a rose. In front, on a brass tray, rest a pair of black wooden sandals with brown straps and gold ornaments, flanked by small gold deity figurines, a brass kalasha-style cup, a brass tray of camphor-like pieces, and a wooden box. No physical people are present; the figures are printed depictions.

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Photo of a puja altar with two large life-size cutout portraits behind it, each figure wearing a red turban, red robes and multi-coloured flower garlands with white jasmine strands, hands raised in blessing. The portraits are printed photographs on a flat board, not physical people. In front on a brass tray sit a pair of black sandals with brown straps and gold bead ornaments, flanked by brass oil lamps, a brass bell, small gold deity figurines and a pink-and-gold deity murti, plus a yellow lemon. Brass kalasha-style bowls and a cup are at the right edge.2024-11-17A photograph of a puja setup on a wooden table in front of two life-size printed cutouts of a smiling man in red-orange turbans and red-orange robes, seated cross-legged with raised palms. Both cutouts wear fresh garlands of orange, red, yellow and white flowers; one holds a golden ceremonial staff with a red flower. Before them lie a pair of black sandals with brown straps and gold ornaments on a brass tray, along with brass bells, a conch shell, a small brass pot, a kalasha-like vessel, a shivalinga, small brass deity figurines, a yellow fruit and a small bowl set. The cutouts are printed portraits, not physical people, and no physical people are visible.2024-11-24A photograph of a worship table set up before two large cardboard cutouts of a seated man in red turbans and red robes, smiling with raised palms in a blessing gesture, one holding a ceremonial staff with a red flower. Both cutouts wear layered garlands of white jasmine and orange and red marigold-like flowers. In front, a brass tray holds a pair of black sandals with brown straps and small gold bells, flanked by brass oil lamps, a brass pot with a ladle, small brass figurines, a bell, a conch-shaped vessel, a yellow fruit and a small brass lamp. No physical people are present in the frame.2024-11-16KAILASA SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO on 12/8/20202020-12-08 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO on 11/28/20202020-11-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine setup dominated by a large life-size printed cutout of a smiling man with a red turban, red robe and a wooden mala beaded necklace, seated in a meditation pose with raised palms and a white and orange flower garland. In front stands a gold-rimmed brass bowl holding a pair of wooden sandals decorated with purple and pink flowers, flanked by gold-studded dark throne armrests. To the left are brass deity figurines, a small framed picture of a multi-headed deity, and a lit oil lamp. To the right is another printed cutout of a figure in a red robe and beaded garland. The photo is a timestamped camera image with a Chennai date stamp, with no physical people present.2024-09-23KAILASA India Delhi Delhi 110007 on 12/31/20212021-12-31 +1 copiesPhoto 99208642022-09-18 +1 copiesA large cardboard cutout depiction of a smiling man in a deep red turban and red robe sits cross-legged on an ornate throne with a multicoloured beaded backrest, holding a silver trident in one hand and a white flower-like object in the other. The cutout wears a red-and-yellow rose garland, a beaded mala and gold necklaces, with a book titled "Living Enlightenment" resting on his lap. In front, a brass plate holds silver pada (feet) forms decorated with red and yellow roses and green betel leaves, with a small wooden elephant and brass bell at the left. No physical people are visible.2021-07-23Photo 82867352022-05-15 +1 copiesA home shrine photographed as a photo of an altar with no physical people present. A large cutout figure of a smiling man in a red-orange turban and saffron robe, with a tilak on the forehead, raises one hand in blessing and holds a golden trident, draped with pearl and rudraksha garlands. Before it stands a small framed figure of a similar robed man with a golden crown-like headdress, a golden deity print in an embroidered frame, and a small framed deity image in gold. In front, a pair of wooden padukas sits on a dark tray atop a gold-brocade cushion, with a brass oil lamp burning, brass bells, a conch shell, and a small brass kalasha-style cup on a red and gold cloth.2022-01-05A photograph of a shrine setup in an indoor room. Central cutout standee of a smiling man in a maroon turban, saffron-red garments, a trident held in one hand and the other hand open, wearing layered garlands of yellow and red flowers, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. He sits on a patterned throne-like backdrop with decorative jewelled arches. In front, a book with a portrait cover lies on a red cloth. A brass tray holds a pair of silver paduka sandals decorated with yellow and red flowers and a small lamp. A wooden elephant figurine and a steel water vessel stand nearby, with a computer monitor at left.2021-08-12