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A woman in a cream sari with a magenta and pink border sits cross-legged on the floor before a home shrine, palms pressed together in prayer. Behind her, a large cutout portrait labelled with a visible name fragment rests on a gilded throne, draped in a dark purple shawl, a fresh garland of red, orange and white flowers, and a teal garment, wearing a jewelled crown with a feather. Before the portrait sit a lit oil lamp, a brass tray heaped with rose petals and marigolds, a brass kalasha-style vessel, white artificial flowers in a vase, a brass bell and a small pyramid-shaped object on a purple cloth. A framed mirror and a painted tapestry of a deity hang on the walls, and a brass lamp stand stands at the right.

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A woman in a cream sari with a magenta blouse kneels on a checkered wooden floor beside a home shrine, arranging flowers on a brass tray. Behind her a large printed portrait stands on an altar, shown in a dark crown-like headdress, garlanded with red and white flower necklaces, wearing a maroon shawl over teal clothing, with lit oil lamps and flower offerings before it. A tall brass lamp stand with a rooster finial and a placard reading KAILASA KENT UK stand to the right beside a wooden cabinet. A tapestry with a colourful deity image hangs on the left wall.A home shrine corner with a cutout or printed portrait of a figure in a tall ornate hat with feathers, wearing a garland of red and white flowers, a purple shawl and teal-green robe, set on an altar with lit oil lamps, flower petals and a brass plate. A woman in a magenta blouse and cream sari with a pink border kneels beside the altar, arranging petals from a brass tray. A tall brass lamp stands in front of a pine cabinet, with a small sign reading KAILASA KENT UK. A gold-framed mirror hangs on the left wall, and a tapestry depicting a colourful deity hangs at the far left. Brass vessels, white flowers in a vase and a small brass stool with a tray complete the scene.A woman in a white saree with a thin red border stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a pink blouse, a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiling. Beside her a large printed photo cut-out of a figure in a red robe and red turban with white flowers, draped in a cream shawl, wearing a multi-strand garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and pearls, is set on an ornate gold-framed backdrop and a gold table. Offerings on the table include oil lamps, a yellow fruit, flowers and a brass tray with petals. A brass Sri Yantra-style object and a small drum sit on the right, and a gilt-framed mirror hangs on the left wall.A smiling woman in a white saree with a red-and-pink blouse stands at left, palms pressed together in namaste, wearing rudraksha beads and a bindi. Beside her, a large printed portrait on a wooden stand shows a figure in a red turban with white flowers and a feather, wearing a red garment and a marigold and white flower garland, with a cream shawl draped over one arm. Below it stands a brass altar table holding oil lamps with flames, a fruit plate, white flowers, and a small brass Shiva-like figure. Nearby are a brass shrine plate of flower petals, a brass lamp stand, a brass drum, and a small gold yantra on a red base. A tall ornate mirror hangs on the left wall.A woman in a white sari with a red-and-pink striped blouse stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a beaded mala and bangles, with a vibhuti mark on her forehead. Beside her, a framed photograph of a figure in a maroon-red garment and matching maroon head wrap with a feather and flower adornment stands on a brass pedestal shrine, adorned with layered marigold and white flower garlands; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Before it sit brass oil lamps with lit flames, a banana, flower petals and a brass plate, with a brass Shri Yantra-style object and a brass deity relief nearby. The setting is a home shrine with an ornate mirror, a wooden cabinet and white flowers.A woman in a white sari with a rust-coloured border stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, beside a home altar. Behind her, a large cutout portrait labelled with a gold sign reading KAILASA KENT UK shows a smiling figure in a turban with a garland of white flowers and red beads, dressed in teal and saffron, seated on a throne-like frame. Oil lamps burn on a brass tray with rose petals, flowers and a small pyramid-shaped object. A tablet on the cabinet shows a screen, and a tall brass lamp stand with a golden bird finial is at right.A woman in a white sari with a rust-orange blouse stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a small shrine in a room with a wooden cabinet and parquet floor. Behind her, a framed portrait labelled KAILASA KENT UK shows a smiling figure in a deep maroon garment with a red and white flower garland and a maroon turban, set on a gilded chair-like throne flanked by peacock feathers. Brass lamps with a lit oil lamp, a brass tray of rose petals and flowers, and white flowers in a vase sit at the shrine. A framed deity painting with pink and gold colours hangs on the left wall beside an ornate oval mirror.A home shrine in a corner with a large printed portrait of a smiling figure in a maroon robe, a red and gold turban with white flower ornaments, and layered garlands of marigold, white flowers and pearls. The portrait is printed, not a live person; the figure is a depiction and appearance-based candidate for a person, with a turban and ornate garlands as cues. Below, on a brass table, lit oil lamps, a plate of fruit and flowers, a small brass deity murti, and a brass tray with rose petals and a garland sit amid tall brass vessels with white flowers. A drum and a small tablet displaying colourful images sit to the right.A woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels on a red patterned rug before a garlanded framed portrait on a draped altar. The portrait shows a smiling man with long hair in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, seated and raising a hand, with a tree-root backdrop. Marigold and jasmine garlands surround the frame and the altar, which is covered in purple and red cloth with embroidered cushions. Before the altar, a brass tray with flowers and a yellow-draped table holds oil lamps, a brass pot, a cup, a conch-like shell and a small bell. She holds a flower garland toward the tray. An open book rests on the left, and a small brass lamp burns in the foreground.2024-07-13A woman in a cream and gold sari with a gold-bordered blouse and beaded mala sits on the floor at a rattan side table, smiling and placing a small golden shrine model with a red flame on it, beside a brass pot and offerings. Behind her a large framed portrait labelled KAILASA KENT UK on a gold sign shows a smiling person in a blue-purple garment with a red and white garland and a turban-style head covering; a lit oil lamp and peacock feathers stand before it. Brass urns, a tray of petals and fruit, a mirror and a deity figurine complete the shrine corner. The portrait is a printed depiction of a person, and the sign text reads KAILASA KENT UK.A woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels at a shrine draped in maroon velvet, arranging flower petals and offerings on a brass tray set on a small wooden table. Garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers hang around a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a red tilak and rudraksha beads, placed on a pink and gold silk cushion. Oil lamps burn on a brass tray in front, with a brass bowl of offerings, a conch shell and a bell nearby, and incense smoke rises. An open book rests beside the shrine. This appears to be a puja at a home or temple altar.2024-08-14A woman in a white blouse and white dhoti kneels on a patterned carpet before a shrine, arranging offerings on a blue bowl of petals and sweets. Marigold and yellow flower garlands drape a framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, displayed on a throne-like seat draped in magenta fabric. In front stand a brass lamp with a lit flame, a silver kalasha, a conch, bowls of flowers and rice, and a small bell. A banana plant and wicker screens frame the scene. The portrait is a depiction, and the shrine is set up for puja.2024-09-22