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A home shrine photographed indoors on a white lace-patterned cloth over a wooden cabinet, set against a turquoise wall. On the left, a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a white bead necklace seated before a banyan tree. On the right, a tall framed portrait of a long-haired figure in white and gold dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne against a blue background, with Tamil script at the bottom. Between them stand a framed deity print of a multi-armed figure, two brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass plate of kumkum and flower-like offerings with a small flame, a dark stone lingam-like object on a dish, a small bowl with yellow marigolds, and a book with a red cover. Yellow marigold petals are scattered throughout.

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A home shrine photographed as a photo with no people present. Left, a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling figure with long hair in saffron-orange robes and a white-and-orange beaded necklace, seated cross-legged before a banyan tree. Centre, a framed devotional print of a deity murti with multiple arms and a red-and-gold background sits above a lit oil lamp. Right, a framed portrait shows a figure with long dark hair in white ceremonial dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, seated on an ornate gilded throne with a raised hand. In front, brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass thali with a small lamp and red powder, a kumkum container, a small silver-toned bowl, a black book, and a white lace cloth cover the altar. Yellow marigold flowers decorate the frames.2024-06-26A home shrine table draped with a white floral-patterned cloth holds a puja arrangement with lit oil lamps on brass stands. Two framed portraits stand behind: the left one shows a seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace in front of tree roots, with a printed caption reading "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" along the bottom edge. The right portrait, a larger framed image, shows a figure in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim and a gold necklace, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with Tamil script beneath. In the centre is a framed deity murti of a standing multi-armed form with a red-and-gold ornate background, a small flame before it. A brass plate holds incense sticks and a lit wick, with a small kumkum-marked stone, a black stone and a small lingam-like object nearby. A red-covered book sits at the right edge. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-10-01A home shrine arrangement photographed on a white lace-covered table. Behind it a white paper sign reads KAILASA KORATTUR. On the left, a framed portrait labelled NITHYANANDA shows a smiling man in saffron robes and a white bead garland, seated before a banyan tree. On the right, a large framed portrait shows a long-haired figure in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, seated on a gold-carved throne against a blue background, with the Tamil caption ஶ்ரீம் நித்யானந் below. A small gold-framed image of a deity murti stands at centre, flanked by two brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate with burning offerings in the foreground, and a book with a woman's portrait on its cover. Yellow marigold flowers decorate the frames and table, and two ornate metal incense or offering pots sit at the sides.2024-07-11A small shrine table draped with a leopard-print cloth holds two framed portraits and brass oil lamps with lit flames. On the left, a framed photo labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a long-haired man in orange robes and a beaded necklace seated before a large tree trunk. On the right, a larger framed portrait shows a long-haired figure in white robes with gold trim and a gold necklace seated on an ornate gold throne with a red backdrop. A gold-coloured plaque, shells, a small crystal and yellow marigold petals sit on the table, and a white placard reading "KAILASA" stands at the right edge.2024-09-14A home shrine set against a mint-green wall with a leopard-print cloth on the table. Two framed portraits stand at its centre. On the left, a framed photo of a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with the caption "a person" printed below. In the centre, a large framed portrait of a long-haired man in white robes and gold-bordered shawl seated on an ornate golden throne, holding a mala, with the Tamil-style inscription printed at its base. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate with offerings, a small bell and conch shell sit on the table, along with yellow flower petals. To the right are smaller devotional posters of deities and a temple, a stereo unit and a gold-tone plaque. No people are present.2024-09-23A photograph of a home altar set against a terracotta-coloured wall. A framed printed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi, a white flower garland, and orange robes sits cross-legged before a banyan tree; the portrait is labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" along its bottom edge, and the figure is treated as a depiction, not a physical person. In front of the portrait, two tall brass lamp stands, a brass handbell, a brass plate with a coconut, marigold and yellow flowers, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a yellow bowl and a red bowl, and a white tray of flower petals rest on a red and gold cloth. No people are physically present.2021-12-27Jan 1 2022 sripuram2022-01-01Photo 82872562022-07-19 +1 copiesA framed printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" hangs on a wall above a home shrine. The portrait shows a seated man in orange-saffron robes with a white beaded mala necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, and long swept-back dark hair, one hand raised in blessing against a backdrop of large banyan tree roots. In front of the portrait stands a brass oil lamp (kuthu vilakku) with a lit flame. The shrine table is draped with a leopard-print cloth and holds yellow marigold flowers, a small white shell, a glass shivalinga and a brass bell. A partly visible blue framed picture with Tamil text stands to the right. No people are present.2024-09-19January 10 20092009-01-10KAILASA SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO on 1/24/20222022-01-24 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO on 7/16/20222022-07-16 +1 copies