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A home shrine photographed indoors against a turquoise wall. On the left, a large golden framed panel shows a multi-armed, multi-headed deity murti with many faces and arms. In front of it, a seated printed portrait of a man in red robes, wearing a red turban with white flowers, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a garland of orange flowers, sits on a low table draped in leopard-print cloth, with a lit oil lamp in front. Beside him stands a life-size cutout figure of a smiling man in a maroon robe with a red turban, rudraksha beads, a long gold chain and an orange and yellow flower garland. On the right, an ornate brass throne-like chair holds a seated shivalinga decorated with yellow and red flowers. Small offerings and a sheet of paper sit on the table.

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A home shrine photographed indoors against a turquoise wall with a wooden floor. On the left, a large cutout backdrop of a multi-armed, multi-headed deity with a golden halo sits behind a seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a long beaded mala, seated on a small table draped in leopard-print cloth. Beside it, a standing cutout portrait of a smiling figure in a red-and-pink robe and a red turban with white flower adornments wears a white garland and an orange marigold garland. An oil lamp burns on the table among flowers and small offerings. To the right, an ornate brass shrine frame hangs with a bell-trimmed edge and marigolds, and a brass lamp and plates of flowers and offerings sit on a mat on the floor.2024-05-10Indoor shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor. On the left, a large printed backdrop shows a multi-headed, multi-armed deity murti seated on a throne, with a figure in red and gold seated before it; a small printed cut-out figure in red and gold, with a rudraksha mala and a garland of orange marigolds, stands on the right beside a brass-framed mandala-style display. A lit oil lamp sits on the altar table draped in leopard-print cloth, a brass kalasha with yellow flowers sits on a pedestal at right, and fruit, a coconut, brass vessels and a small lamp lie on a tray at the bottom right. No living people are visible.2024-09-29Indoor 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.2024-06-25A 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 arrangement against a turquoise wall. Centre: a seated cut-out or printed figure in red robes, a red turban with white floral ornament, layered gold and bead necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with a hand raised in blessing, placed before a large gold-framed backdrop of a multi-headed, multi-armed deity murti surrounded by many faces. Flower garlands of red, purple, white and orange hang around the backdrop. To the right, a life-size printed figure in a red robe with a red turban, rudraksha malas and orange marigold garland stands against the wall. A small lamp with a lit flame sits on a dark wooden table, flanked by a conch shell, a small figurine and yellow flowers. Two decorative ornate green-and-gold vessels with animal-head bases stand on either side, and a leopard-print cloth drapes the table.2024-10-20A photograph of a home shrine set against a teal wall. At the centre stands a large cut-out style backdrop of a multi-headed, many-armed deity murti with golden halo-like arch. In front sits a seated figure printed on a cardboard cut-out, wearing a maroon crown, multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, in a meditative cross-legged pose with hands in mudra. Two small oil lamps burn on the shelf, with a conch shell, marigold flowers and a small framed image of a standing deity with a gold-framed portrait to the left. A book lies on the left of the shelf, and a leopard-print cloth covers the table. No people are physically present.2024-09-26Indoor shrine set up on a wooden floor against a teal wall. On the left, a large ornate backdrop shows a multi-headed, multi-armed deity form with a figure seated before it, possibly a deity murti or print. Centre, a life-size printed cutout of a person in a red-pink turban and ornate pink robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a flower garland, is seated on a leopard-print covered seat; the cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. Right, an ornate brass throne-like chair with a flower-decorated seat holding sandals and marigold and red flowers. In front, a small puja setup with a brass vessel, a lit oil lamp, bananas on a plate, flowers and other ritual items on a dark mat.2024-03-10Interior 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.2024-09-30Indoor 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 bare-chested man with a red tilak on his forehead and a sacred thread across his chest stands at right, reaching toward a small altar with a lit incense stick or lamp in hand. On the altar, a gilded throne-like backdrop frames a framed photograph of a smiling figure in a red turban with white flowers, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and an orange-red garland. Beside it, an ornate gold-framed deity murti with multiple arms and a flower garland, plus a small figure in white and red. Marigold and multicolour flower garlands decorate the altar, and a paper sign reads KAILASA KORATTUR on the wall behind. Leopard-print cloth lies on the altar.2024-10-10A 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 photograph with a wooden floor and turquoise wall. On the left, a large framed printed backdrop shows a multi-armed deity with a halo of many heads and a seated figure in red robes and a golden turban, whose palms are raised in blessing; a printed portrait labelled with no readable name shows him seated with mala beads and orange garlands. To the right, a standing life-size printed figure in a red-and-gold turban, red robe, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, wearing orange flower garlands, is set beside an ornate gold throne-like chair decorated with yellow and red flowers. A leopard-print cloth covers the tables. On the floor in front stand a brass lamp with a small floral offering, a banana leaf holding rice and vegetable dishes, and a lit oil lamp. No living people are visible.2024-11-10