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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.

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A 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.2024-05-31Photograph 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.2024-10-15A 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.Indoor 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 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.2024-10-18Photo 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 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.2024-10-16A shrine arrangement photographed indoors against a teal wall with a paper sign reading KORATTUR taped at the top. Two large printed cut-out portraits sit on the left and centre: a seated figure in a red-maroon robe and matching turban, adorned with orange-and-white flower garlands, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and behind it a large gilded backdrop depicting a multi-headed deity murti. Beside them a carved brass throne with a blue cushion holds yellow marigolds. In front, a leopard-print cloth covers a low platform with a lit oil lamp and a conch shell. A teal and gold decorative vessel stands on the floor, and at lower right a puja tray holds brass bowls, marigold petals, a small figure, a lit lamp and offerings. No physical people are present; the seated figures are printed portraits.2024-06-07 +1 copiesIndoor shrine corner with a teal wall. On the left, a large cut-out or printed backdrop of a multi-armed, many-headed deity murti rises behind a seated figure in a maroon-and-gold cap, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, cross-legged on a wooden platform draped in a leopard-print cloth. The seated figure is a printed image, not a physical person. A small oil lamp burns in front of the platform beside a small Ganesha figure. To the right, an ornate brass-framed throne-like seat, decorated with flower petals, stands beside a framed photo labelled 'PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA' showing a figure in orange robes and beads seated before a tree. A paper sign on the wall reads 'KAILASA KORATTUR'. On the floor at right, a brass puja tray with oil lamps, small bowls and offerings is arranged on a mat. No physical people are visible.2024-09-15Interior 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.2024-09-17A photograph of a small shrine set up against a turquoise wall with a paper sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR" pinned above it. At center is a large printed cut-out of a smiling person wearing a red-orange turban with white flower ornaments, a red-orange robe, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with an orange-yellow flower garland draped down, seated in a golden throne-style chair. To the left stands a decorated backdrop depicting a multi-headed deity figure with many faces, flanked by a second seated figure. Before it on a leopard-print covered table sit a lit oil lamp and a small printed figure. On the right is an ornate brass throne with a flower arrangement and a lit oil lamp in front, with red flowers in a dark vase beside it. On the floor a small brass puja tray holds bananas, a lit lamp, small bowls and sweets, and a small figure sits on a brass plate. No living people are visible.2024-10-15Indoor 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.2024-09-20