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A small shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden-look floor. On the left, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated figure in orange robes, beside a second framed picture of a figure on a throne. A cardboard-style life-size cutout of a seated figure in a red-maroon robe, with a crown-like headdress, rudraksha mala and orange-and-white flower garland, sits on a leopard-print covered seat beside a multi-headed deity murti with a golden crown. Oil lamps burn on a brass stand and a small table, with incense sticks, kumkum/vibhuti dishes and a brass tray of flowers in front. A banner-like sign reading "KORATTUR" hangs at the top. No people are physically present.

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A small indoor shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor, labelled by a white sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR". On the left, a framed photograph shows a seated figure in orange robes with a mala, and a second framed picture shows a figure in white on a red throne-like seat. A wooden table with a white lace cloth holds brass lamps with lit candles and small offerings. In the centre a large gilded backdrop with a multi-headed deity murti sits behind a small seated figure in red and gold, with a lit oil lamp in front. On the right, a life-size printed cardboard figure of a smiling person in a red turban, draped in orange and marigold garlands and rudraksha malas, sits on a leopard-print seat, with a brass chair and flower-decorated plate beside it. No living people are present.2024-02-10Indoor shrine corner in a room with teal walls and a wooden floor. On the left, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a man in orange robes, beside another framed image and a small brass lamp stand with lit flames. On the right, a life-size cutout-style portrait of a seated figure in red and orange robes, wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and garlands, sits on a cloth-draped platform. In front of it stands a multi-armed deity murti with a crown, decorated with garlands, with lit oil lamps before it. Near the floor, a small tray holds offerings, flowers, rice and lamps. No physical people are visible.2024-05-11Photograph of a home shrine corner with a wooden desk draped in a white and green floral cloth. On the left wall hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes seated under a tree, with a second framed picture of a figure in white on a golden throne beside it. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on the desk and on a small tray in front of a large cutout poster of a multi-headed deity surrounded by golden ornamentation. Garlands of marigolds and flowers drape the setup. A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling figure in red and orange robes with a red turban, rudraksha mala and orange marigold garland stands at right beside the altar. Artificial yellow flowers sit in the lower left corner.2024-10-15Interior shrine corner in a room with blue-green walls and a wooden floor. A large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs at left with a candle holder beneath it, next to a framed image of a seated figure in white. Centre: a large printed cutout of a seated figure in red and maroon robes wearing a red turban with white flowers, a rudraksha mala and orange-marigold garland, placed on a throne-like backdrop behind a small seated deity murti with a multi-armed golden backdrop. A table draped in leopard-print cloth holds lit oil lamps and offerings. At right, an ornate brass peetha-style shrine with a kalasha, marigold garlands and a small lamp. No physical people are visible.2024-09-30A small shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor, set up as a KAILASA Korattur altar. Centre: a golden multi-headed, multi-armed deity murti seated on a gold throne with a red-garmented figure, decorated with flower garlands and red blossoms. To its right, a life-size printed figure of a seated man in a red-and-gold turban, red robe, rudraksha malas and an orange-flower garland, presented as a depiction on a chair-like backdrop. Left: a framed photo labelled PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA showing a figure in orange robes seated in meditation, plus another framed portrait of a figure in white on a gold throne. Brass oil lamps burn on a draped table with offerings and a tray of flowers and coconut in the foreground.2024-05-31Photo of an indoor shrine corner with pale turquoise walls and a wooden floor. At centre is a gilded multi-armed deity murti with a multi-faced crown seated on a dark stand draped in leopard-print cloth, with a lit oil lamp in front. To its right, a life-size printed cutout figure in a crimson turban and saffron-red robe wearing rudraksha mala and garlands stands beside a gilded ornate chair, with a second lamp and flower offerings nearby. On the left, a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes seated in meditation is set on a white draped table with brass lamps, a kalasha, flowers and puja items. Two paper signs read KAILASA KORATTUR. Red and green flowers and a garland hang from above. No living people are visible.2024-10-19Indoor shrine corner with mint-green walls and a wooden floor. At left, a swing hung with orange marigold garlands holds a printed or framed portrait of a person in a red-brown garment with a rudraksha mala, gold-trimmed red cap-like headwear and flower decorations. Centre: a gilded multi-armed deity murti with a large ornate backdrop and a red-cloaked figure on a leopard-print covered platform. A brass peetha with yellow and orange flowers sits in front, with oil lamps and brass vessels on the floor. At right, a large dark wooden-framed photograph shows a long-haired figure in saffron robes and beads seated under a banyan tree, labelled as a portrait caption. A wall sign reads KAILASA KORATTUR. Lit candles and offerings of fruit and packets are on the floor, and no physical people are present.2024-09-20Interior of a KAILASA Korattur shrine room with teal walls and a wooden floor. On the left, a framed photograph hangs in a swing decorated with orange marigold garlands, showing a figure in a pink robe with rudraksha malas and a flower in the hair. Centre is a golden multi-armed deity murti seated on a dark throne-like altar with a lit lamp. A paper sign reads KAILASA KORATTUR. To the right are framed portraits: one of a seated figure labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, and one showing a figure in white and red seated on an ornate golden throne with a lit lamp beside it. A brass throne with garlands and a brass tray with oil lamps, flowers and offerings sit on the floor.2024-09-17Indoor shrine room with turquoise walls and a banner reading KAILASA KORATTUR. A large cardboard-style cutout of a red-robed guru figure seated on a sofa with leopard-print upholstery, wearing a red turban with white flower decoration, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, is adorned with a garland of orange and yellow flowers. Centre: a deity murti with multiple faces and arms seated before a golden throne-backed cutout, adorned with a garland of purple and red flowers and rudraksha beads. A framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a saffron-robed figure seated under a tree beside brass oil lamps on a green-and-white floral cloth. A framed picture of a figure seated on a golden throne in white and red, with a small framed image of deities nearby. Two framed photographs and a brass oil lamp rest on a wooden desk.2024-10-16Indoor shrine in a room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor, with a sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR" above. Centre: a large gilded backdrop with a multi-armed, multi-headed deity murti seated on a small platform, with a lit oil lamp in front. To its right stands a life-size cutout-style printed portrait of a figure wearing a red-and-gold turban, flower and rudraksha garlands, and a red-orange robe, a probable Swamiji depiction. A framed poster labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a seated figure in orange robes and beads. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands, a leopard-print cloth on the altar, and brass puja vessels with offerings line the floor and table. No people are physically present.2024-10-18Indoor shrine photograph in a mint-green room. On the left a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated figure in orange robes with rudraksha beads, hands in meditation. Behind it is a framed image of a figure in white with a red-cushioned throne. A printed white paper sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR" is taped to the wall above. On the right a large cutout depicts a multi-armed deity murti with a halo of many faces and a golden seated figure beneath, garlanded with white flowers and a marigold garland. Beside it, a life-size printed cutout of a figure with a red-and-gold headdress, rudraksha mala and orange marigold garland. A brass oil lamp, a lit diya, a brass plate with offerings and a tray of fruit sit on a white lace-edged table. No physical people are present.2024-09-10Indoor shrine corner with a wooden floor and turquoise wall. On the left, a large printed backdrop shows a multi-headed deity murti with garlands and a small figure seated before it; a leopard-print cloth covers a wooden table holding a lit oil lamp, marigold petals and small objects. On the right, a life-size cutout portrait of a smiling figure wearing a red-maroon robe, a maroon turban with white flower ornament, rudraksha malas and an orange-marigold garland sits on a leopard-print covered seat. A brass ornate chair stands beside it, decorated with yellow and purple flowers. At the floor, brass plates hold flowers, small bowls, a lit lamp and puja items.2024-06-25