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A life-size cutout portrait of a smiling man in a red turban with a dark bindi, wearing layered gold necklaces, a gold-beaded mala and a white flower garland, holds a golden trident and sits in lotus pose on a striped beaded throne with peacock-feather-like motifs. The figure is a printed picture, not a physical person, and is placed as a deity-like seat for worship. In front, a silver tray holds a pair of silver paduka sandals decorated with red, yellow and orange roses and a purple orchid, with small brass lamps. A book titled Living Enlightenment sits on a stand, a card reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja, and a brass pot and carved wooden elephant flank the setup on a teal and gold cloth.

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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 1/2/20232023-01-02A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon robe sits cross-legged before a multicoloured beaded backrest, holding a silver trident adorned with a pink flower in one hand and an open palm in the other, wearing layered gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and a red forehead dot. In front, a book titled Living Enlightenment rests on a wooden stand, and a wooden sign reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja. A silver plate holds silver padukas, or sandals, surrounded by red, pink, orange and yellow flowers, with two small silver vessels beside them. A carved wooden elephant stands at left and a gold-and-red patterned cloth covers the platform. This is a depiction on a cutout, not a person in the scene.A photograph of a Pratyaksha Pada Puja setup: a life-size standing cutout photograph of a smiling man in a maroon turban with a red bindi, wearing layered gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a flower garland, holding a trident and seated on a patterned cushioned throne with peacock-eye style decorations. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person. In front, a brass tray holds a pair of silver padukas (sandals) decorated with red and yellow roses and white flowers, with small brass lamps beside them. A book titled 'Living Enlightenment' sits on a red cloth at the base, next to a sign reading 'Pratyaksha Pada Puja'. A wooden elephant figurine, a brass bell, a steel vessel and a green silk cloth complete the arrangement.2023-05-02A large life-size cutout photograph of a smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon robe sits cross-legged on a throne-like seat with a beaded, striped backdrop. He holds a silver trident adorned with a red flower in one hand and a white flower in the other, wearing layered gold and bead necklaces and a white garland. In front of the cutout sits a book with a portrait on its cover and a yellow flower. A wooden elephant stands at the left edge. In the foreground, a silver tray holds red and yellow flowers and green leaves between two silver vessels. A yellow sign reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja, offering your gratitude at the divine lotus feet of swamiji. The cutout is printed, so no physical people are visible.2023-03-02A photograph of a life-size cutout poster of a smiling man seated in a cross-legged pose against a tiered, padded backrest of striped and jewel-toned fabric. The figure wears a deep red turban, a red robe, layered gold necklaces, and strings of silver beaded malas, and holds a trident decorated with a yellow rose in one hand. A red-covered book titled Living Enlightenment sits in front of him on a wooden stand, with a red rose on top. Below is a sign reading Pratyaksha Pada Puja, offering your gratitude at the divine lotus feet of swamiji. In the foreground a round silver tray holds a floral arrangement of red, yellow and orange roses, pink blossoms, betel-type leaves and two small silver containers, on a red-bordered patterned cloth. A carved wooden elephant stands at the left edge. No physical people are present.KAILASA SINGAPORE on 12/13/20212021-12-13Photo 66787412022-07-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling man seated in a meditation pose, wearing a maroon turban with a red bindi, layered gold and bead necklaces, garlands, and a maroon garment, holding a golden trident in one hand and the other palm open. The cutout is framed by a decorative arch of beaded green, red and gold fabric panels with peacock-style motifs. In front, a silver tray filled with yellow, pink and red rose petals surrounds two silver vessels, with a wooden elephant figure and a brass lamp at the side. A red book rests on a stand before the cutout. The cutout appears to be a depiction of Swamiji (probable), identified by a turban, ornate gold and bead necklaces, garland and trident cues; no living person is present.2021-04-18A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling man in a maroon turban, gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and a white flower garland sits on a decorated throne with beaded fringe in green, red and blue tones. He holds a golden trident in one hand and the other is open in a blessing gesture. Below, a book titled Living Enlightenment rests on a brass tray with pedestal-like brass objects decorated with roses in red, orange and yellow, and sprigs of green. A wooden elephant carving, a brass cup and a kalasha-like vessel sit nearby on a red cloth. No physical people are visible; the cutout is a depiction on a throne with puja offerings.2021-11-06KAILASA SINGAPORE on 7/31/20212021-07-31Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja setup in front of a cutout portrait of a smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon robe, holding a trident and seated cross-legged on a book labelled "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam" with a decorated seat behind him. The portrait wears layered gold and red-stone necklaces, rudraksha-style gold beads and a garland; the tall ornate chair is backed by a fan of jewelled green and gold panels. In the foreground a large brass tray holds silver padukas (sandals) decorated with orange, yellow and red roses and green leaves, with two brass kalasha-style vessels. Only the printed portrait is present; no physical people are visible.2021-08-08A photograph of a standing cutout-style printed portrait of a smiling man in a maroon turban with a vibhuti mark, wearing a maroon robe, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a garland, and holding a trident-shaped staff with a yellow flower in one hand and an open palm in the other. He sits on a jeweled, beaded chair with peacock-feather style backing, and a book titled Living Enlightenment is placed before him. In the foreground, a silver tray holds a pair of silver padukas surrounded by red, orange and yellow rose petals. A wooden elephant figure and a metal kalasha-like vessel stand to the sides. The printed portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and no physical people are visible.2021-08-14