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A home shrine photographed head-on, with a large printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, rudraksha-style gold and pearl necklaces and a red-gold shawl standing at the back. The portrait is labelled in part by a printed caption; no legible name is visible in the frame. Three brass murtis stand on a red-and-gold cloth: a figure on the left with an orange-and-white garland and beaded necklace, a central deity wearing a crown, a red garland, pearl strands and a yellow dress, and a figure on the right in a yellow-and-black embroidered outfit with a peacock-feather crown and an orange garland. Pink and white rose petals are scattered in front, with a vase of white baby's breath and two lit candles in glass holders, one gold and one red beaded. Tulips stand in the background on either side.

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A photograph of a home shrine with three small gilded metal deity murtis on a red wooden platform, dressed in green and gold garments with red and white flower garlands and pearl strands. Behind them is a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban, wearing ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, bangles and an orange-red shawl, his right hand raised in blessing. A lit pink lotus-shaped candle sits in the lower left, and an orange and green flag hangs at the upper left. No physical people are present; the portrait is a printed depiction and the statues are not living persons.2024-09-10A photograph of a shrine arrangement against a plain white wall. A large printed cutout of a seated man in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red robes, adorned with beaded necklaces, gold bracelets and armlets, is raised in a blessing gesture; he is a printed image, not a physical person, and the appearance cues (orange turban, rudraksha-style malas, ceremonial gold ornaments) suggest the page's Swamiji. In front of the cutout stand three deity murti on a red and gold cloth-covered platform: a central golden figure draped in garlands and a green-and-red jeweled ornament, flanked by a figure with red garlands and a figure in a yellow-orange patterned dress with orange garlands. Yellow rose petals are scattered at their feet, a vase of yellow roses stands at left, a small brass lamp sits at the base, and a small flag is visible at right.2024-08-25A life-size cutout photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban with a gold emblem, wearing layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with red and gold beads, a gold chest ornament, and an orange-red robe, with palms pressed together in greeting. He is printed on a wall-mounted or standing board, and a portrait is labelled with partial text on a white sign at right. In front, on a red and gold draped altar table, stand three metal murtis: a deity murti at centre wearing an orange crown and red-and-green garlands, and two smaller figures at left and right, one in red garlands and one in yellow-orange garlands and lehenga-style dress. Yellow roses in a glass vase, scattered yellow and pink petals, a brass bowl, and a small flag stand complete the scene. No living people are present.2024-08-22A shrine arrangement with a large life-size cutout print of a seated man in an orange-red turban with a tilak, orange robes, layered beaded garlands with red and gold beads, gold armlets and a gold necklace, his hands in anjali mudra. In front on a red and gold brocade-covered altar are three small gilded metal deity murtis: the central one wears an orange turban and a garland of orange and green flowers, flanked by two figures in red and yellow garlands and jeweled headdresses, one in a yellow embroidered dress. Yellow rose petals scatter the altar, a vase of yellow roses stands at left, a small flag is at right and a brass bowl of dates sits below. No living people are visible.2024-08-24Shrine photograph with a large life-size printed cutout of a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robes, wearing heavy gold and pearl necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, a gold armband and a raised right hand in blessing; a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" is not visible, so no name is attributed. a person cues: the orange turban, ornate gold and pearl garlands and beaded necklaces appear on the cutout. In front stand two small bronze deity murtis: the left one wears a red turban and red garland, the right one an orange turban and orange-gold garland. Orange rose petals are scattered on a red and gold patterned altar cloth, with a vase of orange roses and a brass lamp at the edge. A printed booklet with the word "KAI" sits beside the murtis.2024-06-23A photograph of a shrine set against a white wall. Behind the altar stands a large life-size cutout print of a seated man with a moustache and beard, wearing a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament and a saffron-orange garment. He wears a gold necklace, bangles and armlets, and a garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The print is labelled as a portrait, so it is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, three small gold-toned deity murtis sit on a red patterned cloth, each adorned with garlands, pearls and blue or green silk garments. White rose petals are scattered across the cloth, and a vase of white roses stands to the right. A partial sign reading KA and GE is visible on the right wall.2024-06-11A home altar photograph shows a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, with gold chains and bracelets, raising one hand in blessing; the portrait is labelled as a depiction, not a physical person present. In front of it on an orange cloth sit three small metal deity murtis, a central figure with a crescent ornament and two companion figures, all garlanded with yellow and magenta flowers. Brass plates hold a heap of yellow naivedyam rice, lit oil lamps, incense sticks in a brass holder, a brass cup and a small black stone form, with a golden throne-like frame at right. No people are physically present.2021-07-08KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/26/20212021-06-26KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/1/20212021-03-01KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/15/20212021-07-15 +1 copiesKAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/21/20212021-07-21Photograph of a home temple altar with orange cloth covering the table. In front stands a gold-coloured metal murti of a deity couple with a yellow and pink garland draped over them, flanked by two smaller figures in red and pink. Brass plates hold kumkum, vibhuti and small cups, lamps are lit, and a gold-framed throne holds pink and white flowers in a bowl. A small deity image with a yellow garland sits at left. This shows ritual offerings of abhishekam and alankaram to the household murtis.2021-07-12