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A shrine arrangement in front of a large printed portrait of a seated man in an orange-red turban, gold and pearl necklaces, rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold armbands and a red-orange shawl, with one hand raised in blessing. In front, three small brass deity murtis sit on red wooden peethas: a red-garlanded figure on the left, a central murti in a gold-and-orange silk sari with marigold garlands and a jeweled crown, and a pink-clad figure with red and white garlands on the right. Pink orchid-like flowers lie before them, and halved apples sit on small brass dishes on a gold brocade cloth.

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A photograph of a shrine arrangement in front of a plain white wall. Behind it stands a large printed cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, a red-orange robe, layered beaded necklaces and gold bangles, with one hand raised in blessing. In front, on a red-lacquered two-tier stand draped with gold brocade, are three small gold-toned metal murti figures, each adorned with garlands. The central figure wears an orange-red crown with jewelled inlay and an orange garland; the figure on the left wears a red garland and the figure on the right wears a pink garment with a red garland. Scattered pink flower petals lie on the stand and cloth, and a small brass bowl holds offerings at the base. No physical people are present.2024-08-30A life-size printed portrait on a stand shows a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban and matching saffron-red robe, wearing layered rudraksha-style and gold beaded malas, a gold chest ornament, gold armbands and bangles, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure sits on a tiger-skin-patterned cloth, a Swamiji (probable) depiction based on the saffron clothing, turban and ornate malas. In front, three small gold deity murti are garlanded with white jasmine strands and orange pompoms, with pink flowers scattered on red-brown cushioned platforms over gold brocade. The central figure wears an orange crown and stands at the centre, the left figure wears red and the right wears a yellow embroidered dress. A small flag with a temple image is at the right edge of the frame.2024-07-16A 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 life-size cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded malas and gold ornaments, hands raised in blessing, is displayed on a wall behind a shrine table. In front stand three small gold-toned deity murti figures garlanded with red, orange and yellow flowers, with jeweled crowns and one wearing a yellow-gold sari, flanked by yellow roses in a glass vase and scattered yellow and pink petals on a red and gold cloth. The portrait is printed, not a physical person, and this is a photograph of a shrine arrangement with no visible people. The man in the portrait has long swept-back hair, a turban and distinctive gold and bead adornments, so the appearance-based label applies.2024-08-23A 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.2024-08-24A 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 cardboard or printed life-size cutout of a seated man in a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament and orange robes, wearing layered gold and pearl garlands, bangles and a gold chest pendant, hands raised in greeting, sits on a tiger-skin-like cloth. In front on a red and gold table draped with patterned gold cloth, three small gold-toned deity murtis wear red, orange and pink garlands and crowns, with yellow rose petals scattered around their base. A yellow rose stands in a small glass jar at left, and a brass bowl sits at the lower right edge.2024-08-28A photograph of a shrine arrangement with a large printed cutout of a seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange robes, wearing layered gold and pearl-and-red beaded malas, a gold chest pendant and armlets, one hand raised in blessing. Beneath him on a red-and-gold cloth-covered platform stand three gilded metal deity murti decorated with red, orange and pink garlands and jewelled crowns, with yellow rose petals scattered in front and a small brass bowl at the base. Yellow roses in a glass vase and a small flag stand at the right edge. No physical people are present.2024-08-26Shrine 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 life-size cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament, wearing a rust-orange robe, layered pearl and red bead malas, gold necklaces and gold armlets, seated in a meditative pose with one hand raised. In front of the cutout stand three golden deity murtis on a red and gold patterned cloth, garlanded with orange, red and green flower garlands and pink roses, with scattered flower petals and a pink gerbera at the base. The wall behind has a white sign with partial lettering. No physical people are present.2024-08-10A large printed cutout portrait of a bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold emblem and an orange robe, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands, pearl and gold necklaces, and gold armbands, raising one hand in blessing. The portrait is seated behind three golden murti figures in red and gold garments, with yellow flower petals scattered on a red and gold cloth. A green plant stands at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a printed depiction.2024-10-11A cutout life-size printed image of a bearded man in an orange turban with a tilak, wearing layered gold and red-bead garlands, orange robes and gold armlets, with one hand raised in blessing, stands behind a shrine. In front, three bronze deity murtis (a small figure, a central standing deity and a female figure) stand on a silver tray filled with water, as for abhishekam. Two steel bowls of sliced fruit and pink flowers sit on a gold-patterned red cloth, and a small red flag stands at right beside a white sign reading KAIL... GEN... The printed image is a depiction, not a person physically present, and the bronze figures are statues.2024-06-30