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A devotional altar arrangement with a standing copper-coloured statue dressed in orange-red cloth, an orange-red turban, a gold ornamental chest piece and a beaded mala, holding a staff and raising one hand in blessing. Beside it, a flat cut-out printed figure in orange turban and orange garment with a beaded mala sits on a cushion. A small brass figure of a flute-playing deity, a brass shivalinga-style lingam on a stand, scattered pink rose petals, a brass bowl of white cooked rice, a plate of nuts and fruit, a brass tumbler and green leaves cover the red cloth. The statue and printed figure are not physical people.

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A small home shrine photograph showing a metallic statue of a standing guru figure in a maroon-brown robe and wrap with a gold-toned patterned border, wearing a red-brown turban-like cap and a multi-strand rudraksha mala. The figure holds a staff in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other, standing on a silver-toned pedestal. In front are a gold lingam-shaped object, small brass figurines of a deity and a seated figure, and a plate of white rice with orange sweets and a bowl of brown sweets on a maroon cloth with a patterned border. No physical people are visible; the statue is a depiction.2024-10-08A photograph of a home shrine arranged for a puja. A copper-coloured statue of a standing male deity figure stands on a carved pedestal, wearing a red-brown cloth, a long garland of dark beads, a red waist cloth and a tall headpiece, holding a staff. It is backed by a draped maroon cloth. Around the base are small brass figures, a small brass shivalinga, scattered pink flower petals, and brass bowls of offerings including peanuts and yellow sweets on a brass tray in the foreground. No people are visible.2024-08-28A bronze statue of a standing male figure with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a rudraksha mala and multiple beaded necklaces, holding a trident (trishula) in the left hand, stands on a decorated pedestal. Red hibiscus flowers surround the figure, and a maroon draped cloth forms the backdrop. Small brass items sit on a red-draped altar: a figure of a devotee, a small Ganesha, a brass bowl of yellow sweets, and a shivalinga. A brass thali with a diya and white offering sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the central figure is a statue, so no in-person candidate is present.2024-05-09A photograph of a shrine arrangement with a standing statue of a bald sage in orange saffron robes and a long wooden staff, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a red cloth at the chest, one hand raised in blessing. Beside it is a seated figure in a red-brown wrap, and a cutout of a figure in orange and gold with a crown-like headdress sits behind on the left. Foreground items include a brass lamp, a small golden shivalinga, a figure of Ganesha, a small statue of a seated devotee, and a lit oil lamp in a red bowl with decorative paper frills. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or printed cutouts.2024-06-08A home puja altar photographed close up. A copper-coloured standing murti of a deity with a tilak mark, wearing a long double-strand rudraksha mala and a green-and-red crown, stands on a square lotus-patterned pedestal over a red draped cloth. Around it sit small brass and bronze figurines, a brass shivalingam, a pair of brass padukas, and a brass plate holding white rice, a banana and small offerings such as sweets. No people are visible.2024-03-08A brass-coloured standing statue of a bald sage with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a maroon robe and layered rudraksha malas with ornamental beads, holding a trident-like staff, placed on an ornate pedestal. Beside it sit smaller bronze figures including a seated Ganesha-style deity, a cutout paper-print photo of a figure in maroon and gold, a plate of yellow offerings, and red flowers arranged on a red cloth. This is a puja display of statues and offerings, with no living people visible.2024-05-09A small bronze-toned standing murti on a pedestal in a home altar display, wearing an orange cloth, a layered garland of rudraksha beads and multi-coloured beads, and an ornate gold-toned necklace, with its right hand raised in blessing and a trident beside it. Brass items sit on a red-brown cloth in front: a small lamp, a figure of a seated deity, and a metal stand. Below, a brass tray holds a bowl of cooked vegetables, a small dish of white sweet offering, and a bowl of red-skinned nuts or fruit. No people are visible.2024-12-08A photograph of a ritual altar with a standing metallic statue of a bald guru figure in a rust-red robe with a dark blue inner garment, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a large silver-toned ornate necklace. The statue raises its right hand in blessing and holds a golden trident. A golden shivalinga stands on a small yoni base before it, with pink flower petals scattered across a red cloth. A brass bowl of nuts and a brass cup of water sit in the foreground, and a small golden figure of a deity stands at the left. This is a statue, not a living person.2024-09-01Photograph of a copper-coloured standing statue on a stepped pedestal, set before a dark reddish-brown draped cloth. The statue is a bald, smiling figure with a tilak mark on the forehead, wearing a rudraksha mala necklace and a reddish-brown robe with a patterned shawl draped over the shoulder. The right hand is raised in blessing and the left holds a staff. In the foreground stand a small brass figurine of a standing deity, a brass shivalinga, and a small blue-and-gold seated figurine. No physical people are visible.2024-08-08A photograph of a small metallic figurine standing against a draped maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange-red turban and orange-red wrap, a large ornate gold necklace with white bead drops, and beaded earrings. It raises one hand in blessing and holds a long thin staff in the other. The face is smooth and the eyes are downcast. No living people are visible.2024-08-27A photograph of a devotional tableau on a shelf against a pale wall. A large silver-coloured statue of a standing guru stands on the right, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace over a pink-orange robe, holding a staff in one hand and raising the other in blessing. Behind it is a dark maroon draped cloth with a decorative silver-and-green emblem. On the left, a red-orange flag with a golden emblem hangs beside a small cut-out printed figure of a seated man in saffron clothing with a turban, rudraksha and gold necklace. The statue and printed figure are not living people; no physical people are present.2024-08-01A photograph of a home shrine display. On the right stands a large golden-brown statue of a standing male figure with an ornate crown-like headdress, multiple rudraksha mala beads, a red shawl, and a trident held in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. Behind it is a deep red draped backdrop with a decorative gold-and-green emblem. At left, a red-and-gold triangular flag with a golden figure is displayed. In the foreground a small cutout or printed image of a seated figure wearing a red turban, gold necklace and red robe sits on a dark carved pedestal with rudraksha beads. A small golden figurine appears at the bottom right beside the statue's base, and a small figure is visible at the lower right edge.2024-07-08