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Indoor shrine set up on a wooden floor against a teal wall. On the left, a large ornate backdrop shows a multi-headed, multi-armed deity form with a figure seated before it, possibly a deity murti or print. Centre, a life-size printed cutout of a person in a red-pink turban and ornate pink robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a flower garland, is seated on a leopard-print covered seat; the cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. Right, an ornate brass throne-like chair with a flower-decorated seat holding sandals and marigold and red flowers. In front, a small puja setup with a brass vessel, a lit oil lamp, bananas on a plate, flowers and other ritual items on a dark mat.

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Indoor shrine corner with a wooden floor and turquoise wall. On the left, a large printed backdrop shows a multi-headed deity murti with garlands and a small figure seated before it; a leopard-print cloth covers a wooden table holding a lit oil lamp, marigold petals and small objects. On the right, a life-size cutout portrait of a smiling figure wearing a red-maroon robe, a maroon turban with white flower ornament, rudraksha malas and an orange-marigold garland sits on a leopard-print covered seat. A brass ornate chair stands beside it, decorated with yellow and purple flowers. At the floor, brass plates hold flowers, small bowls, a lit lamp and puja items.2024-06-25Indoor shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor. On the left, a large printed backdrop shows a multi-headed, multi-armed deity murti seated on a throne, with a figure in red and gold seated before it; a small printed cut-out figure in red and gold, with a rudraksha mala and a garland of orange marigolds, stands on the right beside a brass-framed mandala-style display. A lit oil lamp sits on the altar table draped in leopard-print cloth, a brass kalasha with yellow flowers sits on a pedestal at right, and fruit, a coconut, brass vessels and a small lamp lie on a tray at the bottom right. No living people are visible.2024-09-29A home shrine photographed indoors against a turquoise wall with a wooden floor. On the left, a large cutout backdrop of a multi-armed, multi-headed deity with a golden halo sits behind a seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a long beaded mala, seated on a small table draped in leopard-print cloth. Beside it, a standing cutout portrait of a smiling figure in a red-and-pink robe and a red turban with white flower adornments wears a white garland and an orange marigold garland. An oil lamp burns on the table among flowers and small offerings. To the right, an ornate brass shrine frame hangs with a bell-trimmed edge and marigolds, and a brass lamp and plates of flowers and offerings sit on a mat on the floor.2024-05-10A home shrine photographed indoors against a turquoise wall. On the left, a large golden framed panel shows a multi-armed, multi-headed deity murti with many faces and arms. In front of it, a seated printed portrait of a man in red robes, wearing a red turban with white flowers, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a garland of orange flowers, sits on a low table draped in leopard-print cloth, with a lit oil lamp in front. Beside him stands a life-size cutout figure of a smiling man in a maroon robe with a red turban, rudraksha beads, a long gold chain and an orange and yellow flower garland. On the right, an ornate brass throne-like chair holds a seated shivalinga decorated with yellow and red flowers. Small offerings and a sheet of paper sit on the table.2024-10-01Interior shrine corner in a room with blue-green walls and a wooden floor. A large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs at left with a candle holder beneath it, next to a framed image of a seated figure in white. Centre: a large printed cutout of a seated figure in red and maroon robes wearing a red turban with white flowers, a rudraksha mala and orange-marigold garland, placed on a throne-like backdrop behind a small seated deity murti with a multi-armed golden backdrop. A table draped in leopard-print cloth holds lit oil lamps and offerings. At right, an ornate brass peetha-style shrine with a kalasha, marigold garlands and a small lamp. No physical people are visible.2024-09-30KAILASA VANIYAMBAI On 22/10/20242024-06-26 +1 copiesIndoor shrine corner in a room with teal walls and a wooden floor. On the left, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a man in orange robes, beside another framed image and a small brass lamp stand with lit flames. On the right, a life-size cutout-style portrait of a seated figure in red and orange robes, wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and garlands, sits on a cloth-draped platform. In front of it stands a multi-armed deity murti with a crown, decorated with garlands, with lit oil lamps before it. Near the floor, a small tray holds offerings, flowers, rice and lamps. No physical people are visible.2024-05-11Indoor shrine arrangement against a turquoise wall. Centre: a seated cut-out or printed figure in red robes, a red turban with white floral ornament, layered gold and bead necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with a hand raised in blessing, placed before a large gold-framed backdrop of a multi-headed, multi-armed deity murti surrounded by many faces. Flower garlands of red, purple, white and orange hang around the backdrop. To the right, a life-size printed figure in a red robe with a red turban, rudraksha malas and orange marigold garland stands against the wall. A small lamp with a lit flame sits on a dark wooden table, flanked by a conch shell, a small figurine and yellow flowers. Two decorative ornate green-and-gold vessels with animal-head bases stand on either side, and a leopard-print cloth drapes the table.2024-10-20A bare-chested man with a red tilak on his forehead and a sacred thread across his chest stands at right, reaching toward a small altar with a lit incense stick or lamp in hand. On the altar, a gilded throne-like backdrop frames a framed photograph of a smiling figure in a red turban with white flowers, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and an orange-red garland. Beside it, an ornate gold-framed deity murti with multiple arms and a flower garland, plus a small figure in white and red. Marigold and multicolour flower garlands decorate the altar, and a paper sign reads KAILASA KORATTUR on the wall behind. Leopard-print cloth lies on the altar.2024-10-10A small shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden-look floor. On the left, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated figure in orange robes, beside a second framed picture of a figure on a throne. A cardboard-style life-size cutout of a seated figure in a red-maroon robe, with a crown-like headdress, rudraksha mala and orange-and-white flower garland, sits on a leopard-print covered seat beside a multi-headed deity murti with a golden crown. Oil lamps burn on a brass stand and a small table, with incense sticks, kumkum/vibhuti dishes and a brass tray of flowers in front. A banner-like sign reading "KORATTUR" hangs at the top. No people are physically present.A photograph of a small shrine set up against a turquoise wall with a paper sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR" pinned above it. At center is a large printed cut-out of a smiling person wearing a red-orange turban with white flower ornaments, a red-orange robe, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with an orange-yellow flower garland draped down, seated in a golden throne-style chair. To the left stands a decorated backdrop depicting a multi-headed deity figure with many faces, flanked by a second seated figure. Before it on a leopard-print covered table sit a lit oil lamp and a small printed figure. On the right is an ornate brass throne with a flower arrangement and a lit oil lamp in front, with red flowers in a dark vase beside it. On the floor a small brass puja tray holds bananas, a lit lamp, small bowls and sweets, and a small figure sits on a brass plate. No living people are visible.2024-10-15A small shrine room with turquoise walls and a sign reading KAILASA KORATTUR CHENNAI. A man in white ritual headwear with a white forehead mark and a tilak leans in from the right, holding a flame near the altar. The altar holds a large golden carved deity murti with multiple arms, behind a leopard-print cloth, with lit oil lamps and yellow and red flowers. A printed portrait of a smiling figure in a red turban, orange-red robe and garlands sits in a chair beside the murti; this portrait is not a physical person. A framed picture of a figure in white robes hangs on the left wall. Flower garlands drape over the altar backdrop.