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A home shrine arrangement with a life-size printed photograph of a man in a maroon turban, pink robes and rudraksha malas, seated with raised palms, placed to the left of the altar. The printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person. The centre holds a gold arched niche with a framed picture and a deity murti, flanked by flower garlands of marigolds and roses. A large yellow-and-gold ganesha figure with a flower garland stands at right, and a Nataraja bronze with a fiery arch appears on the upper shelf. Trays of flowers, brass vessels and a lit brass oil lamp sit on the wooden table in front, with orange-robed figurines arranged on a floral rangoli. The photograph shows no physical people.

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A photograph of a home shrine decorated for navaratri worship. Centre is a gilded arched shrine holding a small deity murti with pink flowers and a garland, flanked by miniature figures. Left, a large printed photograph shows a smiling man in a maroon turban, bare-chested with rudraksha malas and flower garlands, raising his hands in blessing; the figure is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Behind, a yellow niche holds a golden arch with marigold and red rose garlands, a deity figure, a framed image of Shiva and Parvati, and a framed image of Lakshmi on a lotus. Right, a Ganesha murti in yellow cloth and jewellery. In front are a brass tray of purple and yellow flowers, a lit incense stick, a purple lotus, and potted white orchids and a plant. No people are physically present.2026-10-10A home shrine arranged for a ritual with a yellow arched alcove hung with a garland of yellow and red marigolds. Gold-framed deity murtis stand on woven wicker pedestals, with a brass ganesha figure to the right, a small Shiva-Parvati picture and a Lakshmi picture on the back wall, and a brass tray of pink and yellow flowers on the left. Oil lamps and a lotus-shaped offering sit on a white plate in the foreground. A life-size printed photograph of a smiling man in a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and garlands sits at the left, his palms raised; the figure is a printed portrait, not a physical person, and no caption is visible. Batik banners in red, green and blue hang on either side. No physical people are present.2026-10-10A home shrine arrangement with a large printed portrait on the left of a smiling man in a maroon turban, pink-red robes, layered flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, the portrait labelled as a printed photo and not a physical person. The central golden arch frames a deity murti decorated with flowers, with a brass figure of a seated deity in front and a shelf of brass statues including a dancing Shiva form. Offerings on a brass tray include fruit, flowers, cashews and a small oil lamp, and an oil lamp burns on a colourful marigold-and-white floral rangoli at the lower right. A Ganesha figure in yellow garments with a garland stands at the right, and a potted plant and white orchids decorate the floor. No physical people are visible.2026-10-12A Lakshmi puja altar set up for Deepavali, with a large printed backdrop of a smiling man in an orange-red turban, red-and-gold embroidered robe and garlands of orange marigolds and rudraksha beads, standing against a starry cosmic background. Below, a gilded deity murti flanked by figurines, brass plates of offerings, a lit oil lamp, marigold and pink flower garlands, and small framed pictures. No physical people are visible in the frame.2020-11-15Photograph of a home altar display for a puja, set against a starry cosmic backdrop. A large printed image of a smiling figure wearing an orange-red turban, red embroidered garment, orange marigold garlands and beaded necklaces stands behind the altar; the figure appears to be a person depiction, with saffron turban and ornate red garment as cues. In front, a bronze deity murti with a halo, deity figures, framed photographs and a small golden standing image sit among yellow marigolds, copper bowls of kumkum, and brass trays. On the lower table, a lit brass oil lamp (lamp) and small figurines rest on an orange cloth. No physical people are visible.2020-11-27Photo of a home temple altar draped in orange cloth. A large printed portrait behind the altar shows a smiling bearded man wearing a red-brown turban, a red-brown robe, rudraksha mala beads and ornate gold necklaces, with one hand raised. Gold-toned peetha-style backdrop frames the altar. In front, a brass Ganesha murti is decorated with pink and white flowers, a brass tray holds yellow turmeric-tinted water and scattered petals, and a large pink hibiscus lies on the tray. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and rudraksha malas hang around the portrait area and a small framed temple picture. Brass puja vessels and a small bell sit at the left edge.2021-06-22A home shrine photographed frontally, crowded with ritual objects. At the top centre is a large printed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a garland and beaded necklaces, a printed portrait rather than a physical person. Below it, a line of small deity murti sit on gilded thrones, including a figure with a peacock feather fan at left and standing and seated forms at centre and right, all garlanded with orange flowers. Lower centre stands a red-brown statue of a seated sage in a red garland, flanked by framed photographs. In front, a pink Ganesha figure sits among orange marigolds on brass plates. A large brass tray holds bananas, cucumbers, plums, a kiwi and a flower, and a lit brass oil lamp burns at right. Orange and purple cloth hangs at the sides.A home temple altar photographed up close. In the centre, a gold-coloured Ganesha murti sits beneath an arched canopy on a golden tray of yellow abhishekam liquid, scattered with yellow flowers. Behind it stands a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange-red turban and saffron robe, hands raised in a gesture of blessing, adorned with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace; this is a printed picture, not a physical person, and its caption is not legible. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and blue-and-white striped garlands drape a central small deity murti and the portrait. A gold throne-style back frame sits to the right, with a golden bowl of flowers. Brass puja vessels and a red-cloth-covered table complete the arrangement. No physical people are visible.2021-06-12 +1 copiesA decorated puja altar with a gold-tinted cloth and marigold and purple flower garlands along its front edge. Behind it, a large printed portrait on a galaxy-background panel shows a smiling figure in a saffron turban, red-and-gold shawl and layered garlands of orange marigolds and beaded necklaces. Two-tiered brass and silver platters hold lamps, flowers, kumkum and offerings. Several deity murtis stand on the altar, including a figure with a gold halo and a red-clad figure seated on a cushion, with a brass oil lamp and kalasha-style vessels in front. The portrait is a depiction on a backdrop, not a physical person; no people are visible.2020-11-15A shrine setup inside a room with floral curtains and a red draped altar. On the left, a large life-size cutout print of a smiling man in a red turban, rudraksha mala and white flower garlands sits cross-legged with palms raised, matching the page's Swamiji claim by swept-back hair and crown-like turban, so this is a depiction. A brass sign reads KAILASA LA REUNION. Central to the altar is a golden Ganesha with a flower garland in a brass arch, flanked by smaller gilded deity murtis with garlands, a trident and a pair of standing figures in a gilded arch. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a silver tray of yellow and purple flowers, a banana and potted plants sit on a wicker box and on the wooden floor, with a pillar candle in front.2026-01-14KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/15/20212021-07-15 +1 copiesA home temple altar with a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing a rust-red turban, ornate orange-red robe, gold necklace and yellow and pink marigold garland, shown on a white board behind the deities. In front, golden murti figures stand on a red cushion, flanked by a gold ornate throne-style backdrop on the right. A gold tray holds two small gold deity figures with pink flowers scattered before them, and oil lamps, brass bowls and gold ornaments sit on a red cloth. The portrait is a depiction, not a person present in the scene.2021-06-13