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Indoor shrine corner with a teal wall and wooden floor. A large life-size cutout portrait stands at left, showing a smiling figure in a red turban with a flower ornament, red robe, rudraksha malas and an orange-yellow marigold garland, seated on a leopard-print cloth. The portrait is printed, not a physical person; the figure is a person depiction by appearance cues. In front, an ornate brass peetham-style throne holds a black shivalingam decorated with yellow flowers. On the floor below sits a brass puja tray with a lit oil lamp, a small conch shell, brass bells, a brass plate with almonds, an incense stick and a small figurine. A black decorative pot with yellow flowers stands at right and an ornate green-and-gold lamp at left.

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Indoor shrine with a large cutout portrait of a smiling man in a maroon turban with white flower ornaments, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant necklace and an orange-and-yellow marigold garland over a red robe, set against a teal wall. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person. In front is an ornate brass throne-like seat with a backrest decorated with floral and dome motifs, holding a brass pot with a Shiva lingam covered in yellow marigolds. Below on a dark mat are brass plates, a conch shell, a small brass lamp with a flame, a small deity figure, incense and a bell. A black vase with green artificial flowers stands to the right. No people are physically present.2024-10-20A shrine arrangement photographed indoors against a teal wall with a paper sign reading KORATTUR taped at the top. Two large printed cut-out portraits sit on the left and centre: a seated figure in a red-maroon robe and matching turban, adorned with orange-and-white flower garlands, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and behind it a large gilded backdrop depicting a multi-headed deity murti. Beside them a carved brass throne with a blue cushion holds yellow marigolds. In front, a leopard-print cloth covers a low platform with a lit oil lamp and a conch shell. A teal and gold decorative vessel stands on the floor, and at lower right a puja tray holds brass bowls, marigold petals, a small figure, a lit lamp and offerings. No physical people are present; the seated figures are printed portraits.2024-06-07 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a shrine corner with a turquoise wall and wooden floor. A large life-size printed cutout of a smiling figure in a red-maroon turban with a jeweled brooch and red-orange robes sits cross-legged, hands resting in lap, wearing orange marigold garlands, rudraksha malas and a gold-toned pendant. The cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, an ornate brass-and-gold carved backrest with a navy velvet cushion trimmed in gold leaf motifs frames a brass plate of black stone lingams decorated with red roses and yellow flowers. Nearby on a dark table sits a small framed picture, a yellow flower and a leopard-print cloth draped over a chair. No physical people are visible.2024-03-12A 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.2024-10-01A photograph of a shrine room with a large printed cutout portrait on the wall, showing a smiling figure in a maroon turban with white and red flower ornament, rudraksha malas and a flower garland in orange and white, wearing a pink-maroon robe; this is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Beside it a gold-embossed ceremonial throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with yellow and red flowers stands on a brass base. A large wall painting of a deity with multiple heads and a lit oil lamp are at left. On the floor sit brass bowls of nuts, dates, sweets, coloured powders, a plantain-like green leaf, a small brass figure, a conch-like object and bells, with a lit oil lamp at right. A white banner with black lettering is placed on the floor. No physical people are visible.2024-01-12Indoor 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.2024-06-25A puja table set up before a large life-size cutout print of a smiling figure seated in red and orange robes, wearing a red turban with a bindi, multiple garlands of flowers and gold-toned beads, and a gold necklace. The cutout is a printed depiction, not a physical person. On a leopard-print cloth stand a small figure of a seated sage in red, a small framed deity picture, a conch shell, brass bells, a brass kalasha-style vessel, brass cups, a small brass lamp with flame, an incense stick in a holder, flowers in yellow and purple, and bowls of offerings. No physical people are visible. The printed figure is appearance-based a person, shown as a depiction on a printed cutout.2020-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine set against a turquoise wall. On the right, a clean-shaven man with a red tilak on his forehead and a moustache, wearing a white garment and a gold wristwatch, leans toward the frame and holds his hand near a flame. At centre, a printed portrait of a smiling woman with a red headdress and white flowers, wearing a red robe, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on a leopard-print cushion beneath an orange flower garland. Beside it are a gold-toned ornamental chair back and a small printed image of a deity with a gold-trimmed backdrop. A dark brown decorated vase holding red flowers stands at left, and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a brass pedestal. A paper sign taped to the wall reads KAILASA KORATTUR.2024-10-15A life-size cutout portrait of a smiling man in a red turban, red saffron-toned robe, rudraksha mala, and red and yellow flower garlands stands behind a worship altar. He raises both palms in a blessing gesture. The portrait is not a physical person. In front, a large polished brass kalasha-style vessel holds flowers, a yantra plate and offerings on a dark cloth with gold leaf trim. Yellow marigolds and pink and purple flowers decorate the altar. At the left stands a small framed picture of a multi-headed deity, and a brass oil lamp burns at the lower left beside a conch shell. No physical people are visible. The scene reflects a puja or lagu puja setting.2024-09-15A worship shrine in a wooden cabinet. A large life-size cut-out print of a smiling man in a red turban and red robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and red-and-yellow flower garlands, sits with hands raised in blessing; the printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person. Below it a large ornate gold bowl with a dark stone-like base holds flowers and offerings, flanked by gilt leaf-patterned panels. Yellow marigolds and pink and purple flowers are scattered around. Small statuettes of a standing figure with a staff, a framed deity picture, a conch shell and a lit oil lamp at the lower right complete the scene.2024-09-15A framed photograph of a smiling man in a red turban and red robes, wearing rudraksha malas, garlands of flowers and a shaggy dark garland, with both palms raised, is printed and set on a red-draped chair in a shrine. In front of it sits a green silk-covered altar bearing a brass vessel filled with yellow and red marigolds, fruit and a lit flame. Brass oil lamps and a lit pillar candle stand on a striped mat, with a copper kalasha and scattered petals on the floor. A golden ornate shrine canopy stands at left.A photograph of a home shrine dominated by a large life-size cutout print of a smiling man in a red turban and red robe, wearing a beaded cream and red garland and a long multi-strand rudraksha mala, with his palms raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable) is the label for this printed depiction, based on the red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate saffron-red clothing. In front of it sits a polished brass vessel with a brass yantra plate on a gold-toned throne-like seat draped with dark fabric and gold leaf trim, holding yellow and red flowers, dark rudraksha beads and a small lamp. Smaller brass deity figures, a framed deity picture, a brass plate of purple and yellow flowers and a conch shell surround it.2024-12-09