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A decorated swing (ratha-style cradle) holds a small figure seated in a gold-framed arch with a red cloth backdrop embroidered with a large Om symbol. The figure wears a red-and-orange head wrap, an orange and yellow flower garland and a white beaded collar. The cradle is covered in gold and white sequined fabric, with trailing yellow cassia flowers, pink blooms and green foliage draped around the frame. A yellow and white embellished cloth hangs from the base in front.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine indoors on a wooden floor. A small figure seated on a golden throne-like swing is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and pearl necklaces, wearing an orange turban, with a yellow hibiscus at its lap. The swing has a red velvet back embroidered with an Om symbol and is hung with trailing yellow cassia flowers and pink roses. In front, a smaller yellow-clad deity figure wearing a yellow crown and a red and yellow flower-motif cloth is garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. Potted green plants frame the shrine. The figures are statues, not physical people.2026-01-25A printed portrait of a bearded man wearing a red-orange turban with a gold emblem is seated on a gold-framed throne decorated with a red velvet back panel bearing a gold Om symbol. The portrait is adorned with layered pearl necklaces, a yellow flower garland, sequined trim and a large yellow hibiscus flower placed at the base of the throne. Yellow flowering branches and green leaves frame the throne on both sides. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and no readable text appears in the image.2026-01-25A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a gilded arched backrest, set against a red and patterned cloth backdrop. The figure wears a red and gold turban, a gold-and-beaded garland with orange and yellow flower strands, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles, and a gold-trimmed garment. A large yellow hibiscus blossom rests in front of the throne, with yellow flowers hanging from above and sheer pink curtains behind. The setting suggests a decorated alankara display in a room with wooden flooring. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, based on the turban, ornate clothing and bead adornments, though the face is not clearly distinct at this size. No people are physically present besides the seated figure.2026-01-25A decorated shrine with a golden swing frame draped in yellow cassia-style flowers and pink roses. In the centre sits a small golden figure of a deity murti wearing a yellow garland and a gold crown, set on a wooden stool with yellow flowers at its base. Behind it, a framed image with a red background shows a bearded man in orange garlands, seated in a golden arched throne-like frame. In the foreground, a brass lamp and an offering tray hold a pineapple, marigolds, white chrysanthemums and red flowers. Potted green plants frame the altar, with pink curtains behind. No people are visible.2026-01-25A photograph of a small decorated swing (unjal) with a cream, sequined and gold-trimmed cushioned seat, draped with green trailing leaves and pink flowers. Seated on it is a figurine or printed image of a bearded man wearing a turban in brick-orange tones, a blue embroidered garment, and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces with orange and blue garlands. Yellow marigold flowers are heaped in front of the figure. Behind the swing stands an ornate gold arched backdrop and a pink curtain. No physical people are visible in the foreground.2026-01-24A photograph of a ritual altar with a small metal deity murti dressed in white and multicolored garlands, wearing a jeweled crown with blue stones, seated on a red cloth beneath an ornate gold arch. Yellow cassia flowers hang from the right, a pink hibiscus lies before the murti, and four golden tea lights surround it. In the foreground a large silver tray holds a heap of yellow and pink flowers, possibly for pushpam offering.2026-01-11A small golden murti or statue seated within an ornate gilt arched shrine with a red fabric backdrop embroidered with gold floral motifs. The figure wears a tall ornate gold and silver crown with a red stone, a purple dhoti or cloth, a layered green and white pearl garland and a large jewelled pendant. Fresh flowers including red ixora, white frangipani and yellow blooms are heaped at its feet on a cream sequined cushion edged with red stones, on a wooden stand. The setting suggests a puja or decorated darshan display, with no living people visible.2026-02-08Close photo of a bronze bust-form murti in a gilded arched niche against a red velvet backdrop. The murti wears a jeweled crown with blue stones and pink flowers, white garlands, a large pearl and crystal necklace, and layered rudraksha malas. A brass trident leans at its right side. The base is heaped with yellow and pink flowers and petals, with four gold-glittered candles and a small dark shivalinga-shaped stone in front. Yellow flowering sprigs hang from the frame, consistent with a puja and pushpam offering.2026-01-11A small golden statue of a standing deity murti on a gilded square pedestal, placed on a red and gold brocade cloth. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a fan-like halo, a multi-strand gold and red-bead necklace, a jewelled waist ornament and a red dhoti-like cloth. Its raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. Scattered flowers, yellow and pink and red, lie at its base. Behind it are framed pictures, a small brass object and a blurred red cushion with orange flowers. No living people are visible.2021-06-26A photograph of a small swing-shaped devotional setup (unjal) indoors, decorated with artificial green leafy vines and pink roses along an arched canopy. Seated inside is a doll-like figure with a pink-and-maroon turban, dark beard, blue garment and gold-chain necklace, adorned with brown rudraksha beads and blue and orange garlands. The swing has a cream, gold-sequinned cushioned base. Behind it are a gold-framed pink backdrop, pink curtains, a yellow arched wall and a shelf with small items. The figure is a statue or doll, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2026-01-24A golden seated statue of a guru in a meditative pose, adorned with a yellow marigold garland, red flowers, a red-and-gold rudraksha-style bead necklace with a red gem pendant, and a red and gold cloth draped over the shoulders, sits in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The right hand is raised in blessing gesture. Before the statue on a red ledge are brass oil lamps, a small framed printed portrait of a robed figure placed on an orange-gold cloth with three pink and yellow flowers, a brass plate of red and orange flowers, brass bowls with kumkum, and bananas at the lower left. This is a photograph of a shrine for GuruPuja arrangements; no living people are visible. The statue is a depiction, and no in-person candidate is present.2024-03-10A photograph of a decorated altar figure: a bust-like figurine dressed in a blue satin tunic with gold trim, wearing a rust-brown turban and multiple rudraksha mala beads with blue and orange flower garlands. Yellow marigold petals are heaped in front, and green trailing leaves frame the top. A printed face is pasted on the figure, which is set on a gold and white sequined cloth. No living people are visible. Swamiji (probable) cues are the rudraksha malas, turban and garlands on a depiction, though the face is printed rather than a painting.2026-01-24