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A shrine setup in a room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor. A large framed painting of a multi-headed, multi-armed deity form with a crowned central figure stands behind a low altar draped in leopard-print cloth. A seated figure in a red-and-maroon robe with a red headdress and yellow-and-red flower garland sits before the painting, with a red-and-white prayer offering nearby. To the right, a life-size cutout printed photo of a smiling figure in pink robes, a red-and-gold turban with white flowers, and layered garlands of green lime-like fruit and orange flowers stands on a draped stool; this figure is a printed photograph, not a physical person. A sign reads KAILASA KORATTUR. Plates on the floor hold apples, oranges, dates and sweets. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine corner in a mint-green room with a sign reading KAILASA KORATTUR taped to the wall. Garlands of marigolds, pink and red flowers hang above a central display of a large printed cutout of a multi-headed deity figure with a red-clothed seated figure in front. To the right, a life-size printed cutout of a smiling man in a red turban, rudraksha mala and orange garland stands beside a gold-coloured ornate throne. On the left, a framed portrait of a figure in white with a gold-decorated backdrop hangs on the wall above a table draped with a cloth, holding brass oil lamps, a brass plate and flower offerings. No physical people are visible; the figures shown are printed cutouts and portraits.2024-04-10KAILASA VANIYAMBAI On 22/10/20242024-06-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a small shrine set up against a turquoise wall with a paper sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR" pinned above it. At center is a large printed cut-out of a smiling person wearing a red-orange turban with white flower ornaments, a red-orange robe, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with an orange-yellow flower garland draped down, seated in a golden throne-style chair. To the left stands a decorated backdrop depicting a multi-headed deity figure with many faces, flanked by a second seated figure. Before it on a leopard-print covered table sit a lit oil lamp and a small printed figure. On the right is an ornate brass throne with a flower arrangement and a lit oil lamp in front, with red flowers in a dark vase beside it. On the floor a small brass puja tray holds bananas, a lit lamp, small bowls and sweets, and a small figure sits on a brass plate. No living people are visible.2024-10-15A home shrine photographed indoors against a turquoise wall. On the left, a large golden framed panel shows a multi-armed, multi-headed deity murti with many faces and arms. In front of it, a seated printed portrait of a man in red robes, wearing a red turban with white flowers, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a garland of orange flowers, sits on a low table draped in leopard-print cloth, with a lit oil lamp in front. Beside him stands a life-size cutout figure of a smiling man in a maroon robe with a red turban, rudraksha beads, a long gold chain and an orange and yellow flower garland. On the right, an ornate brass throne-like chair holds a seated shivalinga decorated with yellow and red flowers. Small offerings and a sheet of paper sit on the table.2024-10-01A small indoor shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor, labelled by a white sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR". On the left, a framed photograph shows a seated figure in orange robes with a mala, and a second framed picture shows a figure in white on a red throne-like seat. A wooden table with a white lace cloth holds brass lamps with lit candles and small offerings. In the centre a large gilded backdrop with a multi-headed deity murti sits behind a small seated figure in red and gold, with a lit oil lamp in front. On the right, a life-size printed cardboard figure of a smiling person in a red turban, draped in orange and marigold garlands and rudraksha malas, sits on a leopard-print seat, with a brass chair and flower-decorated plate beside it. No living people are present.2024-02-10Indoor shrine corner with a teal wall. On the left, a large cut-out or printed backdrop of a multi-armed, many-headed deity murti rises behind a seated figure in a maroon-and-gold cap, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, cross-legged on a wooden platform draped in a leopard-print cloth. The seated figure is a printed image, not a physical person. A small oil lamp burns in front of the platform beside a small Ganesha figure. To the right, an ornate brass-framed throne-like seat, decorated with flower petals, stands beside a framed photo labelled 'PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA' showing a figure in orange robes and beads seated before a tree. A paper sign on the wall reads 'KAILASA KORATTUR'. On the floor at right, a brass puja tray with oil lamps, small bowls and offerings is arranged on a mat. No physical people are visible.2024-09-15A photograph of a shrine room with a large printed cutout portrait on the wall, showing a smiling figure in a maroon turban with white and red flower ornament, rudraksha malas and a flower garland in orange and white, wearing a pink-maroon robe; this is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Beside it a gold-embossed ceremonial throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with yellow and red flowers stands on a brass base. A large wall painting of a deity with multiple heads and a lit oil lamp are at left. On the floor sit brass bowls of nuts, dates, sweets, coloured powders, a plantain-like green leaf, a small brass figure, a conch-like object and bells, with a lit oil lamp at right. A white banner with black lettering is placed on the floor. No physical people are visible.2024-01-12Indoor shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor. On the left, a large printed backdrop shows a multi-headed, multi-armed deity murti seated on a throne, with a figure in red and gold seated before it; a small printed cut-out figure in red and gold, with a rudraksha mala and a garland of orange marigolds, stands on the right beside a brass-framed mandala-style display. A lit oil lamp sits on the altar table draped in leopard-print cloth, a brass kalasha with yellow flowers sits on a pedestal at right, and fruit, a coconut, brass vessels and a small lamp lie on a tray at the bottom right. No living people are visible.2024-09-29Indoor shrine in a room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor, with a sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR" above. Centre: a large gilded backdrop with a multi-armed, multi-headed deity murti seated on a small platform, with a lit oil lamp in front. To its right stands a life-size cutout-style printed portrait of a figure wearing a red-and-gold turban, flower and rudraksha garlands, and a red-orange robe, a probable Swamiji depiction. A framed poster labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a seated figure in orange robes and beads. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands, a leopard-print cloth on the altar, and brass puja vessels with offerings line the floor and table. No people are physically present.2024-10-18A small shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor, set up as a KAILASA Korattur altar. Centre: a golden multi-headed, multi-armed deity murti seated on a gold throne with a red-garmented figure, decorated with flower garlands and red blossoms. To its right, a life-size printed figure of a seated man in a red-and-gold turban, red robe, rudraksha malas and an orange-flower garland, presented as a depiction on a chair-like backdrop. Left: a framed photo labelled PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA showing a figure in orange robes seated in meditation, plus another framed portrait of a figure in white on a gold throne. Brass oil lamps burn on a draped table with offerings and a tray of flowers and coconut in the foreground.2024-05-31Indoor shrine corner with a wooden floor and turquoise wall. On the left, a large printed backdrop shows a multi-headed deity murti with garlands and a small figure seated before it; a leopard-print cloth covers a wooden table holding a lit oil lamp, marigold petals and small objects. On the right, a life-size cutout portrait of a smiling figure wearing a red-maroon robe, a maroon turban with white flower ornament, rudraksha malas and an orange-marigold garland sits on a leopard-print covered seat. A brass ornate chair stands beside it, decorated with yellow and purple flowers. At the floor, brass plates hold flowers, small bowls, a lit lamp and puja items.2024-06-25Photograph of a home shrine corner with a wooden desk draped in a white and green floral cloth. On the left wall hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes seated under a tree, with a second framed picture of a figure in white on a golden throne beside it. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on the desk and on a small tray in front of a large cutout poster of a multi-headed deity surrounded by golden ornamentation. Garlands of marigolds and flowers drape the setup. A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling figure in red and orange robes with a red turban, rudraksha mala and orange marigold garland stands at right beside the altar. Artificial yellow flowers sit in the lower left corner.2024-10-15