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A photograph of a naivedyam offering set up on a red satin-draped table before a large cutout portrait. The portrait shows a smiling man in a red-orange turban with a vermilion dot, wearing a red-orange garment, multiple garlands of white and red flowers, bangles, and a pink flower in one hand, with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a small gold-and-red adorned metal deity murti stands on a pink cloth, flanked by apples arranged in a row, and a stainless steel plate holds yellow rice, white rice, a fried sweet, and a vegetable dish. A white board reads KAILASA ECUADOR, an orange cup and saucer sit at left, and a small brass lamp and cup are at the edges. No physical people are visible.

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A puja altar set up in front of a large cut-out portrait of a smiling man in a red-maroon turban, red-and-white flower garlands and a pink rose held in one hand, raised palm waving. The portrait is labelled on a white card reading "KAILASA ECUADOR". On a pink-red draped table stand a small brass-and-jewelled figure of a standing deity wrapped in pink cloth, a gold-trimmed maroon flag on a brass stand, a bell, a brass pot, oil lamps, a small printed picture of deities, a plate of rice and coloured food, and an orange cup on a saucer. A wooden door frame appears at left. No living people are visible.2025-04-18A worship altar set up on a pink and gold draped table in front of a large cut-out portrait of a smiling figure wearing a red turban, a red forehead mark, a white and red flower garland, and holding a pink flower while raising one hand; the portrait is labelled by a white sign reading KAILASA ECUADOR. In front of it stand a small figure in a pink skirt with jewelled ornaments, a silver plate of sweets and nuts, a brass bell, brass oil lamps, a brass spoon with a cup, an orange saucer with a cup of tea, and a brass arati-style lamp on a stand. No physical people are visible in the scene.2025-04-28A table altar set up for a ritual offering, with a large printed photo of a smiling man in a red turban and red-and-white flower garlands standing behind it. The portrait is a printed cutout backdrop, not a physical person. Before it sits a brass-toned standing deity figure draped in a gold-bordered cloth on a magenta cloth, a small brass bell, a brass oil lamp, a brass spoon and cups, a brass plate and a steel plate of food including yellow rice, lentils and white rice. A maroon flag with gold fringe stands on a brass base at left, and a white placard reads partially as KAILASA ECUADOR. Cardboard boxes and a red incense box sit at right. The scene shows a naivedyam offering arrangement. Portrait cues for a possible Swamiji depiction are a red turban, rudraksha-style garlands and a printed image, but the appearance is only a candidate.2025-04-27A photograph of a ritual table set before a large printed cutout of a smiling woman in a maroon turban, red and white garlands, raising one hand in blessing and holding a pink flower. A small golden standing deity murti in a dhoti with a turban-like crown stands on a magenta cloth. Brass oil lamps, a brass plate, a steel plate, a banana, a small bag, rudraksha beads, a copper cup of tea, and a mobile phone displaying a similar image sit on a purple and pink cloth. A white sign reads KAILASA ECUADOR partly obscured. The cutout is a depiction, not a physical person present.2025-04-05A life-size cutout standee of a smiling man in a red-orange turban, red-orange robes and a mala of gold-bead and rudraksha-style beads, with garlands of red and yellow flowers, seated cross-legged with raised palms on a red cloth-draped seat. Hands are raised in blessing. In front, on a red cloth, is a brass tray with a pink flower offering, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a small deity figure and a brass cup, beside a steel plate with sliced bananas, a yellow rice or dal preparation and a green garnish. Gold-bead garlands lie across the seat. The setting is a corner with a grey wall and a shrine with a painted image at right. No people are physically present.2025-06-07A photograph of a home altar set on a dark wooden table in front of a wood-panelled wall. A small brass-coloured figurine in an orange-and-gold shawl stands on a red and pink cloth in the centre. In front are a brass shivalinga on a brass plate, brass bowls, a brass spoon, a rudraksha-bead cup, a silver tray with a wrapped sweet, and a brass cup. A white sign reads KAILASA ECUADOR, and a painted picture of a four-armed deity seated in a forest with small figures sits at right. No physical people are visible.2025-06-22A photograph of a food offering display on an orange cloth spread on a carpeted floor. Behind it stands a large life-size cutout of a smiling man in a red turban, red robes, rudraksha-style beads and a white flower garland, with raised palms, shown as a depiction on the wall. The cutout is not a physical person. In front, a framed silver image of a deity sits with marigolds, pink flowers and a garland. Rows of white plates hold bananas, red and green apples, corn on the cob, rice dishes in yellow and white, a cauliflower curry, dry fruits and nuts, with blue and yellow flowers scattered around. A brass puja set with lamps and vessels stands on a red cloth to the right.2021-04-13 +2 copiesA photograph of a home altar offering table with fruit, sweets and plates of food laid on a white cloth with a burlap runner. Behind it stands a large life-size cutout of a smiling figure in a red-orange turban, red-orange robes, gold bangles and layered garlands of pink and white flowers with a gold pendant, seated on a floor-level mat. The cutout has a red bindi and is holding up a hand in a blessing gesture. A framed deity picture, a small bronze figurine, a pink flower-shaped candle and fresh leafy branches in a terracotta vase sit among the offerings, with coconuts and small figurines on a wall shelf. No living people are visible.2021-01-23Jan 22 2023 sripuramA photograph of a life-size cutout or printed figure of a seated person in a red turban, red robes and gold earrings and bangles, raising one hand in blessing and holding a pink flower, draped in thick garlands of white, pink and red flowers. In front is a red table runner with glass bowls of dried fruits and nuts, a bowl of fresh oranges, lemons, tomatoes and bananas, a vase of pink carnations and lit tealight candles on a white lace cloth. The figure is a depiction on a flat board, not a physical person present in the scene.2020-12-07 +2 copiesA photograph of a ritual table draped in deep maroon velvet with a large printed banner behind it reading KAILASA and partially visible text 'ZING THE ANCIENT' and 'ORGANIZATIONAL NATION'. The banner shows a temple-like mountain backdrop in pink and maroon tones. Centrally placed is a printed portrait of a seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a red headwrap, a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style pearl mala, hands raised in blessing. In front of the portrait are a brass plate with bowls of offerings, pink flowers scattered across the table, a brass pot with a cup, and two lit oil lamps. The figure is a printed image, not a physical person in the scene.2022-06-26HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23