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A photograph of a life-size cutout figure seated on a red velvet and gold-trimmed sofa, shown smiling with palms joined in greeting. The figure wears a red turban, a red tilak mark on the forehead, a green silk shawl with a gold border, and a garland of orange, red and white flowers, with rudraksha beads visible at the neck. A white paper sign reads Whyalla Australia. In front, a brass tray holds a pair of dark wooden sandals with brown straps and gold ornaments, set on an ornate gold pedestal, with incense smoke rising at the lower left. The cutout is a depiction, not a living person present.

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A seated figure on a red velvet and gold-trimmed sofa raises one palm in blessing and smiles broadly. The figure wears a red turban, a white and red tilak with a red bindi, a green and gold brocade garment with paisley patterns, layered orange, yellow and white flower garlands, and beaded necklaces. A white card on the sofa reads Whyalla Australia. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a pair of black wooden sandals with brown straps and gold bell ornaments, set on an ornate brass pedestal. The setting appears to be a room with grey carpet and a plain wall.2024-10-02A photograph of a life-size printed cutout figure seated on a red velvet and gold-trimmed sofa, with red bolster cushions. The figure wears a mustard-yellow turban and matching yellow silk shawl with gold motifs, and a long garland of orange, red and white marigolds. A white card labelled "Whyalla Australia" rests on the seat. In front, a brass pedestal holds a brass bowl containing a pair of dark wooden sandals decorated with pink flowers, with small brass deity figurines and a brass lamp at the base. The red and maroon patterned floor rug and a potted plant complete the scene. The figure is a depiction rather than a physical person, and no one is physically present.2024-10-19A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling figure in a red turban with a red tilak, seated on a red velvet and gold-trimmed sofa, hands raised in a namaste gesture. The figure wears a green and beige brocade sari with a paisley pattern and a garland of white flowers and orange and red marigolds. A printed white sign on the sofa reads Whyalla Australia. In front, a large brass vessel holds a pair of black sandals with brown straps, decorated with white chrysanthemum flowers, set on an ornate brass pedestal. A gilded deity figure is partly visible at the lower right. The cutout is a depiction, not a physically present person.2024-09-14A life-size cutout or standee of a smiling figure seated on a red velvet sofa with gold trim, hands raised in namaste, wearing a mustard-yellow silk shawl with gold motifs, a matching yellow turban with a red bindi, and a large garland of white flowers and orange-red marigolds. A white card reads "Whyalla Australia" below the garland. In the foreground a brass bowl with embossed rim holds a pair of black wooden paduka sandals with brown straps, scattered with yellow flower petals, set on an ornate brass pedestal. The scene is a ritual setup for a puja before a seated image.2024-09-25A life-size cutout or printed portrait of a smiling man in a gold-and-olive brocade turban and matching shawl with gold motifs, seated on a red velvet gilded sofa with his right palm raised in blessing. He wears a marigold and white flower garland and a red bindi. A white paper label on the sofa reads "Whyalla Australia". In the foreground, a brass bowl on an ornate brass pedestal holds a pair of black sandals with brown straps, decorated with yellow chrysanthemum flowers, a lagapuja-style offering. No living people are visible.2024-03-10A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned gold-framed sofa, smiling and raising one palm in greeting. The person wears a mustard-yellow head wrap with a red bindi, a mustard and gold silk garment, red bangles and a long garland of white flowers with orange and red marigolds. A white card reading "Whyalla Australia" rests on the lap. In the foreground a brass bowl holds a dark stone lingam decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and a brown band, set on an ornate brass stand. a person appearance cues: a seated figure in yellow silk with a turban-style head covering and a flower garland, presented as the honoured figure of the puja. The card names the location as Whyalla, Australia.2024-11-10A life-size figure seated on a red velvet sofa with gold trim, wearing a mustard-yellow turban and a mustard-yellow silk shawl with gold motifs over a light pink garment, with a red-orange-white marigold garland and rudraksha beads. The figure has palms pressed together in greeting. A white card labelled "Whyalla Australia" sits on the lap. In front, a brass bowl on an ornate brass pedestal holds a pair of wooden sandals surrounded by yellow chrysanthemum flowers, with more yellow flowers at the right edge. The figure appears to be a statue or waxwork rather than a living person, and the carpet is red with patterned borders.2024-09-10A cutout or life-size printed image of a smiling figure seated on a red cushioned sofa with gold-trimmed wooden arms, raising one hand in greeting. The figure wears a yellow-green silk shawl with gold brocade motifs and a matching yellow-green turban, with a red bindi, and a garland of white jasmine and orange-red marigolds. A paper placard in front reads Whyalla Australia. In the foreground, a brass bowl with a repoussé lotus base holds a dark wooden sandal or footwear piece topped with yellow chrysanthemum flowers. The figure appears to be a printed image rather than a physical person, so no physical people are counted.2024-12-10A cutout figure of a seated person in a maroon turban with black cloth wrap, wearing a maroon and gold patterned silk garment and a long multicolour marigold garland, sits on a red velvet gilded sofa with one hand raised in greeting. A white paper sign on the sofa reads "Whyalla Australia". In front, a brass platter on a carved brass pedestal holds a pair of black wooden sandals decorated with pink chrysanthemum flowers. The figure is a printed or mounted image, not a physical person, and the scene has no other people visible.A seated figure in a gold-yellow silk shawl with a matching turban-style head wrap and a red dot on the forehead sits on a red velvet gold-trimmed sofa, smiling and raising one palm in greeting. A garland of white jasmine and red-orange marigolds hangs around the neck. A white card reading Whyalla Australia rests on the sofa. In the foreground a brass bowl on an ornate brass base holds two dark stone lingams, each topped with a brown ribbon-like offering, scattered with white petals.2024-06-10A seated figure on a red velvet and gold-trimmed settee smiles and raises one palm in greeting. He wears a mustard-gold head wrap with a red bindi, a mustard-gold silk garment with a grey-gold border, and a long garland of white flowers alternating with orange and red blooms and green leaves. A white placard reading Whyalla Australia sits on his lap. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a pair of dark wooden padukas with brown straps, surrounded by scattered white and pale pink petals. A red bolster lies to the right against a grey wall.2024-05-10A seated figure on a red velvet and gold-framed sofa, wearing a mustard-yellow turban and a matching yellow silk shawl with gold motifs over a light garment. A multicoloured garland of orange, red and white flowers hangs around the neck, and a red bindi marks the forehead. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while the person smiles. A white card on the sofa reads 'Whyalla Australia'. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a pair of black wooden sandals with brown straps and fresh white and cream rose petals.2024-08-10