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A worship shrine in a wooden cabinet. A large life-size cut-out print of a smiling man in a red turban and red robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and red-and-yellow flower garlands, sits with hands raised in blessing; the printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person. Below it a large ornate gold bowl with a dark stone-like base holds flowers and offerings, flanked by gilt leaf-patterned panels. Yellow marigolds and pink and purple flowers are scattered around. Small statuettes of a standing figure with a staff, a framed deity picture, a conch shell and a lit oil lamp at the lower right complete the scene.

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A life-size cutout portrait of a smiling man in a red turban, red saffron-toned robe, rudraksha mala, and red and yellow flower garlands stands behind a worship altar. He raises both palms in a blessing gesture. The portrait is not a physical person. In front, a large polished brass kalasha-style vessel holds flowers, a yantra plate and offerings on a dark cloth with gold leaf trim. Yellow marigolds and pink and purple flowers decorate the altar. At the left stands a small framed picture of a multi-headed deity, and a brass oil lamp burns at the lower left beside a conch shell. No physical people are visible. The scene reflects a puja or lagu puja setting.2024-09-15A photograph of a home shrine dominated by a large life-size cutout print of a smiling man in a red turban and red robe, wearing a beaded cream and red garland and a long multi-strand rudraksha mala, with his palms raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable) is the label for this printed depiction, based on the red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate saffron-red clothing. In front of it sits a polished brass vessel with a brass yantra plate on a gold-toned throne-like seat draped with dark fabric and gold leaf trim, holding yellow and red flowers, dark rudraksha beads and a small lamp. Smaller brass deity figures, a framed deity picture, a brass plate of purple and yellow flowers and a conch shell surround it.2024-12-09A shrine arrangement with a large printed portrait of a smiling man in a red turban and red robes, hands raised in blessing, wearing a purple and red flower garland over a rudraksha mala. Below the portrait sits a dark stone shivalinga-style form draped with yellow marigold garlands and red flowers, set in a brass yoni-shaped base. Flanking it are a small carved temple model on the left, a brass figure on the right, a brass bowl of marigolds and red petals, a brass kalasha and small brass vessels. The portrait is a printed depiction, and no living people are visible.2024-10-11A photograph of a ritual setting in a small room with white walls. Seated on a red-draped throne is a figure in a red-maroon turban, red-maroon robes, rudraksha malas and layered flower garlands, hands raised in blessing with a tilak on the forehead. Before the figure stands a brass kalasha-like vessel, a copper pot, and a brass sanctum set on a woven orange-and-gold cloth, decorated with yellow and red flowers, mango leaves and white jasmine. Lit oil lamps and a small flame burn on the floor in front. A framed portrait above shows a saffron-clad figure with rudraksha garlands, and a gilded ornate chair stands at left.A home shrine photographed indoors against a dark wooden cabinet. A large life-size cut-out print of a smiling man in a red turban, red robe, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red and white flower garlands stands behind a large ornate brass bowl-shaped pedestal with a gold-embroidered black cloth, on which a pair of sandals and purple flowers are placed. Smaller shrine items surround it: a framed picture of a temple tower with a deity, a small brass figure of a deity with purple flowers, a brass plate of purple flowers, a small brass oil lamp, and a standing figure in white with a garland. A white light bulb and wires hang at the upper right. Timestamp in the corner reads Chennai Sep 19, 2024 05:21:28.2024-09-19A photograph of a shrine room with a large life-size printed portrait of a smiling man seated cross-legged, wearing a red-orange robe, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a garland of red and white flowers, with raised hands holding a red flower. In front stands an ornate gold-coloured bowl-shaped pedestal draped with dark blue fabric trimmed in gold, holding flowers, a folded cloth and a small red object. Smaller framed deity images, brass figures and a copper tray of purple flowers and a small lamp flank the altar. A timestamp in the corner reads Chennai Sep 21, 2024. No live people are visible.2024-09-21Photo of a home shrine room with dark wood paneling. A large printed cutout of a smiling man in a red-orange robe with red and white flower garlands and a wooden rudraksha-style bead mala is mounted on the wall behind a gold-coloured throne-like seat (peetha) with black velvet and gold trim. The cutout is a depiction, with raised palms in a blessing gesture. On the golden seat sit footwear and purple and red flowers. In front stand a brass tray of purple flowers with a small object, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a small brass deity figure group with purple flowers. A printed cardboard image of a temple gopuram with deities sits at left, and a standing cutout figure with a rudraksha mala appears at right. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Chennai Sep 20, 2024 05:31:25.2024-09-20A photograph of a shrine corner in a wooden-panelled room. A large printed cutout portrait of a man seated in lotus pose, wearing a red turban with a vermilion dot on the forehead, an orange-red robe, a brown rudraksha mala and a multi-strand garland of red and white flowers, with bangles on his wrists, raises both hands in blessing. He is labelled by no visible caption. In front, a brass bowl holds flowers, a folded cloth and offerings, flanked by gold-embossed panels. At lower left stands a small framed deity image with a tiered temple-like backdrop and figures, beside a small metal deity figure. At lower right a framed picture shows a bearded man with a garland and a goddess-like figure. A bare light bulb and wires hang on the right wall. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person, and no physical people are present.2024-09-21A worship scene with a large photographic cutout of a smiling man seated in a lotus-like pose, wearing a maroon turban, maroon robes, rudraksha beads and garlands of flowers, hands raised in blessing. He is printed on a sheet rather than physically present. In front of him stands a brass kalasha decorated with marigolds, red roses and pink lotus flowers, placed on an orange checked cloth. Brass oil lamps with a lit flame, a brass bell, a small brass vessel, a steel bowl of leaves and yellow flowers, and a white-filled dish sit on a mat. A framed painting of a figure in light blue robes hangs behind him, and a gold ornate chair-like structure stands at left. No living people are visible.2025-07-18Home shrine photographed inside a dark wooden cabinet. A large cutout photograph of a smiling man in red and orange robes, wearing a red turban with a vermilion dot, layered rudraksha and flower garlands, and red bangles, is raised with both palms open behind the altar. In front, a large gold metal bowl with a gold-and-navy patterned base holds flowers and offerings, flanked by a small brass lamp, a brass kalasha with water, a plate of flowers and kumkum, and a green fruit. A small framed deity image and a standing figure cutout stand to the side. No physical people are present.2024-09-14A large printed cutout portrait of a smiling man in a red turban and red-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red brocade cushion, hands raised in blessing, garlanded with pink and yellow flowers and a brown rudraksha-style mala. In front, a gold kalasha-like vessel is decorated with yellow marigolds, red roses and pink blossoms. Lit brass oil lamps, a white bowl, a clay pot and a leaf sit on a woven mat, with a gold ornate chair at left and a brass lamp at right. Because the figure is a printed portrait, no physical person is present. Swamiji (probable) appears only as a printed depiction in a turban and robes with garlands and a mala.2024-12-09A shrine arrangement in a wooden cabinet. Centre: a large printed photograph of a smiling figure in a red-orange robe and red turban, wearing a white and orange flower garland and rudraksha mala, hands raised in blessing. Before it sits a brass pedestal bowl holding a black stone object decorated with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. At left a small framed picture shows a deity group under an arched border, with brass figurines and yellow flowers below. A small printed figure with a garland stands at the right edge. A peacock-feather motif hangs on the wall behind. This is a photograph of a home shrine; no physical people are present. The timestamp reads Chennai, Oct 3, 2024 04:58:12.2024-02-10