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A life-size cutout print of a seated figure in a red-orange robe and red turban, wearing white and red flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with both hands raised in blessing, is displayed inside an open wooden cabinet. Peacock feather fan stands to the left; a small framed picture of a deity with a tiered temple gopuram sits at the base, and marigold and purple flowers lie on the ledge. The figure is a printed depiction, not a physical person, and appearance cues (turban, rudraksha mala, saffron-red clothing) are consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable depiction. A strip above reads Om Nithyanandaya.

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A photograph of a life-size cutout depiction of a smiling figure seated in a shrine niche, wearing a red-maroon turban with a yellow flower on top, red-maroon robes, and a red-and-orange rudraksha mala, with a long white and orange flower garland draped over the shoulders. Its right hand is raised in blessing and the left hand is raised beside it. Yellow marigolds are placed on a golden throne base with gilded carved panels, a peacock feather stands behind, and a small framed picture of a deity assembly sits at lower left. The wall is dark wood with a lamp-like niche at left. A timestamp at lower right reads Chennai Oct 1, 2024 05:33:43.2024-10-01A photograph of a life-size cut-out or printed standing figure inside a dark wooden cabinet niche, with a fluorescent light strip above. The figure wears a red turban with a yellow flower, a red and gold garment, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white and orange marigold garlands, with both palms raised in blessing. A peacock feather rests on the left side of the niche and a brass bell hangs on the left wall. Above, a framed photograph and orange flower garlands are displayed, and a gold banner reads Om Nithyananda Paramashivam. Because this figure is a printed depiction rather than a physical person, no physical people are counted. The figure's appearance with a red turban, garlands and ornate clothing is consistent with Swamiji (probable).2024-09-30A photograph of a wooden cabinet shrine with a central life-size printed cutout of a smiling man in a saffron-red turban and red robe, wearing a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with hands raised in blessing. He sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like seat with pink flowers at its base, before a gold bowl and a feather fan. Below, a small framed picture shows a temple gopuram, and a small deity figure is surrounded by pink flowers. A purple curtain hangs at the left, and a top shelf holds orange marigold garlands, a small framed photo, and bells. The visible people count is zero; the printed cutout is a depiction, and the photo carries a Chennai timestamp.2024-09-26A photograph of a life-size printed cutout depicting a smiling figure seated in lotus pose against a dark wooden wall, wearing a red-maroon crown-like turban, red-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala. The cutout is garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands and is positioned behind a gold-framed seat with yellow marigold garlands at its base. A framed picture of a temple tower with a deity is on the left, a small figure is at lower right, and a peacock-feather fan rests on the left. The printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person, and no physical people are visible.2024-10-23A photograph of a life-size cutout-style printed image of a smiling man with a red turban and red-orange robes, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and a garland of red and white flowers, with hands raised in blessing, mounted behind a golden-brass pedestal decorated with fresh red and orange flowers and purple petals. Beside it, a small framed picture shows a deity murti with a pyramid-shaped crown beneath an arch, and a lit oil lamp glows at lower left. A bare bulb hangs on a wooden wall at right. The date stamp reads Chennai, Sep 22, 2024. Because a printed figure is the only human form, no physical person is present. Probable Swamiji depicted in printed form, identified by the red turban, beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, and garland.2024-09-22A photograph of a shrine corner in a wooden-panelled room. A large printed cutout portrait of a man seated in lotus pose, wearing a red turban with a vermilion dot on the forehead, an orange-red robe, a brown rudraksha mala and a multi-strand garland of red and white flowers, with bangles on his wrists, raises both hands in blessing. He is labelled by no visible caption. In front, a brass bowl holds flowers, a folded cloth and offerings, flanked by gold-embossed panels. At lower left stands a small framed deity image with a tiered temple-like backdrop and figures, beside a small metal deity figure. At lower right a framed picture shows a bearded man with a garland and a goddess-like figure. A bare light bulb and wires hang on the right wall. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person, and no physical people are present.2024-09-21A shrine arrangement in a wooden cabinet. Centre: a large printed photograph of a smiling figure in a red-orange robe and red turban, wearing a white and orange flower garland and rudraksha mala, hands raised in blessing. Before it sits a brass pedestal bowl holding a black stone object decorated with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. At left a small framed picture shows a deity group under an arched border, with brass figurines and yellow flowers below. A small printed figure with a garland stands at the right edge. A peacock-feather motif hangs on the wall behind. This is a photograph of a home shrine; no physical people are present. The timestamp reads Chennai, Oct 3, 2024 04:58:12.2024-02-10A photograph of a home shrine with a large printed portrait of a smiling figure seated in lotus pose in a red-and-maroon garment, with a white and orange garland and rudraksha-style beads, hands raised in blessing. Below the portrait stands a brass shivalingam on a gold-toned base, draped with a flower garland and surrounded by yellow and white flowers. To the left is a small framed image of a temple gopuram, and to the right a small framed devotional picture. Gold-patterned fabric panels frame the altar and a dark wooden cabinet surrounds it. The portrait is a depiction of a person, not a physical person in the scene, and no people are present. A timestamp reads Chennai, Sep 28, 2024 05:38:57.2024-09-28Photograph of a shrine room with a large printed portrait of a smiling figure in a red turban and red robes, seated with hands raised in blessing, wearing layered garlands of white, orange and red flowers. In front, a brass vessel holds a dark stone lingam-like object decorated with yellow marigolds. Gold-ornamented seat and a peacock feather stand beside the portrait. Left foreground shows a small framed deity picture with a temple gopuram, and gilt figurines of deities. A timestamp reads Chennai Oct 22, 2024 05:21:50. No physical people are present; the seated figure is a printed portrait, so swamiji is depiction-based and uses the printed-portrait cues of turban, red robes and garlands.2024-10-22A home shrine cabinet with a large printed photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and red-orange robe, with white and red garlands, bangles, and raised hands in blessing, placed on a golden pedestal with a brass bowl. Flanked by golden and blue decorative panels, a small standing deity figure, a framed temple image, brass lamps, and yellow marigold flowers on the base. Orange flower garlands hang at the top of the cabinet with a printed strip reading Om Nithyanandaya. A purple curtain hangs at left. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Chennai Sep 28, 2024 05:39:50.2024-09-28A photograph of a life-size printed cutout of a seated figure in an orange-red robe, placed in a dark wooden alcove with a white sign reading "KAILASA PORUR" above it. The figure wears a red turban, several white and red-and-yellow flower garlands, and a rudraksha mala with gold beads, and holds hands raised in front of the chest. Its face is a printed image, so it is a depiction rather than a living person. In front of the cutout is a gold-bordered peetha-style base with red and yellow flowers, and a small framed picture of a temple shrine with a deity sits at the lower left. A peacock feather fan stands at the right. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Chennai Apr 19, 2025 05:21:30.2025-04-19 +1 copiesA large printed portrait of a smiling man in a maroon head covering and red-orange robes is displayed on the wall of a wooden shrine alcove. He is garlanded with white jasmine garlands tied with red and gold beads, and wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A white sign reads KAILASA PORUR above him. Below, a gold-rimmed brass tray holds yellow marigold flowers and red petals in front of a gold-latticed pedestal. A small framed deity murti image sits at the lower left, with a peacock feather fan behind the portrait. No physical people are present.2025-06-04