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Photograph of a shrine arrangement with a framed printed photograph at the top showing a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with gold pendant, its hand resting on the lap. Below, on a maroon and gold brocade cloth, sit a pair of ornate gold-toned sandal-shaped padukas with embossed floral scrollwork, each with a red gemstone and a yellow rose. Between them is a clear crystal lotus, with a jeweled gold-embroidered band behind, and rudraksha mala strands lie across the cloth alongside orange fabric and more yellow roses. No people are physically present.

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A photograph of a floor-level ritual arrangement on a grey concrete floor and a stainless-steel surface. In the left foreground stands a wooden-based cutout photo of a seated bearded man wearing an orange-red turban, a red robe and a heavy gold garland, with one hand raised. Beside it are scattered red, yellow and pink flower petals. At centre, a gold and magenta silk cloth holds a pair of golden sandals on a round tray, decorated with jewelled ornaments, red petals and a pink flower. Dark maroon drapery hangs in the background.2024-12-09A framed photograph on an altar shows a seated man in orange robes and a silver ceremonial necklace, with a red-orange bindi, raising one hand in blessing while sitting before a large banyan tree with aerial roots. The framed portrait is not a physical person. Before it lies a draped cloth of maroon and gold, with two ornate gold-toned ritual vessels topped with yellow roses, a crystal lotus ornament, and strands of rudraksha beads. Yellow roses frame the lower right, and a peacock feather stands at the left edge beside a window. The image is a photograph of the altar arrangement. Swamiji (probable): the framed portrait shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a ceremonial necklace, and is a depiction.A close view of a Nandi-related ritual setup on a gold-coloured base draped with a striped tiger-print cloth. A dark round object topped with a crimson rose, yellow petals and small red blossoms sits on a wooden-looking bowl, with layered gold chains with red stone accents draped around it. A red-curtained stage and a small lit fire pit appear softly in the background. No people are visible.2022-08-24 +1 copiesOverhead photo of a puja altar set before a large printed portrait of a figure in red and maroon robes, adorned with dark rudraksha mala beads, white jasmine garlands and a gold-rimmed wrist band. In front stands a golden ornate box, flanked by gold lion-like brass fittings on an orange cloth. On a brass plate sit a pair of beige sandals, rudraksha malas, loose rudraksha beads, coins, a white flower and a sprinkle of red kumkum in a bowl. Nearby are a gold sri yantra plate, a dark metal lingam-like base, white and brown deity figurines, and a red and black rudraksha bracelet. No physical people are visible.2024-06-09Close overhead photograph of a pair of ornate gold paduka-style sandals or footwear shaped object, covered in embossed gold paisley and floral filigree work, adorned with fresh roses in orange, peach and cream yellow, scattered rose petals, and a gold tilak-like ornament. Two long garlands of brown rudraksha beads strung with gold spacers and blue thread encircle the piece. A red cloth and blue fabric edge with gold ribbon frames the top. No people are visible; this is a ritual offering arrangement.2025-12-07July 23 20212021-07-23KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/7/20222022-02-07Close overhead photo of a ritual offering on a bright yellow cloth with a silver border. Two ornate gold-toned metal sandal-shaped plates, engraved with floral and ornamental patterns, hold the arrangement. Orange and yellow flower petals are scattered across the cloth. Two small silver-toned bowls with red gemstone accents sit near the petals. Green leaves rest among the petals. A folded brown and tan cloth with a jewelled gold-and-red ornament lies on the left. Red patterned carpet and a carved wooden stand surround the cloth. No people are visible; the scene shows a padapuja-style offering of padukas, petals and leaves.Close photograph of a pair of gilded metal sacred footwear, padukas, placed on a gold and magenta striped silk cloth. Red roses, an orange gerbera daisy, and a yellow carnation are arranged across the padukas, with a small silver tray holding a red rose at the right and a small metal lamp with a decorative jewelled ornament nearby. No people are visible, and the sandals are an offering-style display.2024-10-01A close-up photo of a pair of gold-covered ceremonial sandals. Two orange chrysanthemum-like flowers sit on the upper pieces, with a large red rose and red petals at the centre, and another orange bloom and red flowers along the front edges. Two small pedestal knobs rise from the sole area. A small crystal-studded plant stands at the left and a gold box with a jewelled lid sits at the right. No people are visible.2024-09-24Top-down view of a puja arrangement on an orange cloth. A pair of cream-coloured sandals sits on a brass tray, decorated with yellow marigold flowers and a rudraksha mala looped over them. Beside the tray are a brass cup of turmeric and kumkum, a gold-coloured yantra plate, a rudraksha-bordered sri yantra, a bunch of bananas, small gold statuettes, a white marble figure, a brass plate with coins, and a stack of US dollar bills. Red silk with gold border covers the top of the frame. A portrait photo is partly visible at the lower right. No people are visible.Close-up photo of a brass tray holding a small crystal lingam on a dark wooden stand, surrounded by bright magenta flowers and a large white rose. Behind it, a printed picture of a seated figure in orange-red robes is partly visible, draped with a yellow and white ribbon garland and a pink flower garland. No physical people are visible. The printed figure is a depiction, but its identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2022-01-23