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A photograph of a shrine arrangement dominated by a large printed cutout portrait of a smiling man in a maroon turban, orange shawl, rudraksha malas and a red-green-orange garland, hands raised in blessing gesture, set against a floral curtain. In front, a small gold-toned metal murti of a figure in orange garland and an orange headcloth stands on a red cloth, adorned with orange marigold garlands and pearl strands. A silver tray with yellow and purple flowers sits behind it, with a small lamp at left. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, and no living people are visible.

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A life-size printed cutout portrait of a smiling man in a maroon turban and orange shawl, seated cross-legged with hands raised in blessing, wearing rudraksha malas and a red-green-orange garland. In front of it, a small brass or metal figurine wrapped in an orange cloth and garlanded with orange and white flowers sits on a red cloth-draped seat beneath a tray of yellow and purple flowers. On the table below are bananas, a bowl of cashews, pink flowers, a conch shell, incense sticks and a lit oil lamp. The setting is a domestic room with floral curtains and a fireplace.2026-01-10A photograph of a life-size printed cutout backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange-red turban with a tilak, wearing a headset microphone, seated in a raised blessing pose with both palms out and rudraksha malas and multicolour flower garlands. In front, on a silver tray with yellow and pink flowers and small candles over a red cloth, sits a small golden murti of a seated figure in a blue and gold turban, adorned with a white flower garland, crystal necklaces and a brown and gold cloth. Fairy lights frame the cutout against a floral printed curtain.2026-01-06A photograph of a shrine arrangement dominated by a large printed portrait of a smiling man seated in lotus pose, wearing a saffron-coloured turban with a red bindi, a multicoloured marigold and white jasmine garland, rudraksha beads, and a grey-white shawl; his palms are raised in a blessing gesture. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person. In front of it, a brass tray holds yellow and purple flowers around a small golden murti of a seated deity wearing a crown and a lavender garland. Surrounding the tray are brass plates with an orange, pink and white flower offering, cut papaya in a white bowl, a conch shell, incense sticks in a brass holder, tealight candles and a lit oil lamp. Red fabric drapes the low platform, and a brass bell and floral curtains are visible at the sides.2026-01-09A photograph of a ceremonial setup on a red cloth. In the foreground, a small gold-framed shrine with a red and gold backdrop holds a small murti decorated with a red garland, pink flowers and yellow blossoms, with a crown-like ornament on its head. Behind it stands a large printed cutout photograph of a smiling man in a maroon turban with a bindi, wearing rudraksha malas and white and yellow flower garlands, with both hands raised in blessing over a maroon robe. A shawl-draped figure and wooden furniture are visible at the edges of the room. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person, and it presents its subject with a turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-maroon clothing.2026-02-06A life-size printed cutout of a seated man in a maroon turban with a red bindi, wearing a brown shawl, rudraksha malas and white and yellow flower garlands, hands raised in a blessing gesture, is set behind an offering of yellow and pink flowers, with a gold-rimmed brass tray and a small deity murti decorated with flowers in the foreground. Red cloth covers the floor, and a floral wallpaper and a shelf with brass items sit behind. No live people are visible.2026-01-11A 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.2024-09-15Photo 99227902022-10-03 +1 copiesA shrine arrangement with a large printed portrait of a smiling man in a red turban and red robes, hands raised in blessing, wearing a purple and red flower garland over a rudraksha mala. Below the portrait sits a dark stone shivalinga-style form draped with yellow marigold garlands and red flowers, set in a brass yoni-shaped base. Flanking it are a small carved temple model on the left, a brass figure on the right, a brass bowl of marigolds and red petals, a brass kalasha and small brass vessels. The portrait is a printed depiction, and no living people are visible.2024-10-11A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling man in a red-orange turban, red tilak on his forehead, saffron robes and red beaded bracelets, hands raised in blessing, wearing a thick garland of red and white flowers, stands behind a red-draped altar. In front sits a folded maroon cloth with a ring-like ornament. Framed photographs behind include a black-and-white image and a colour photo of a young man in saffron with a rudraksha mala. A framed painting of Shiva with trident and a red garland hangs at right. Small items include an oil lamp with red flowers, a green artificial plant, a purple crystal animal figure, a small deity picture and a green figurine.2022-10-07 +1 copiesKailasa hosur december 26th 2021A photograph of a large printed cutout portrait of a smiling figure in a red turban and purple-and-gold brocade shawl, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a red-and-white flower garland, hands raised in blessing, seated in a lotus-style pose. The cutout is set against a dark backdrop with a white ornate floral design. In front of it stands a brass plate heaped with red hibiscus and yellow flowers, with a small figurine in a red turban and garland at the left and oranges on a yellow cloth at the lower left. No physical people are present.2025-04-21A photograph of a life-size cutout standing figure beside a seated figure on a blue draped table in a room with golden walls. The standing cutout wears an orange and yellow turban, a saffron and yellow dhoti-style garment, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold ornamental pendant, and a large garland of red, white and yellow flowers. A seated figure in a red turban and red garments with a garland, holding a pink flower and raising one hand in greeting, sits on a white plastic stool with a blue brocade cloth. The cutout bears a strong resemblance to the appearance cues of the Swamiji candidate, with saffron clothing, a turban and rudraksha malas, though the figure is a printed cutout rather than a physical person.2024-05-10