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A photograph of a temple-style altar set against an ornate painted backdrop of golden arches, pillars and makara-like carvings. On a raised wooden platform stands a large painted or printed image of a seated figure wearing a red turban, orange-saffron robes and red garlands, with hands in a blessing gesture; this is a depiction, not a person present. In front, a cushioned maroon throne with gold fringe holds red flowers and a small shrine image, and a wicker basket of red flowers sits on a side table. Brass candlesticks flank the altar on a white tiled floor. No physical people are present.

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A 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 decorated altar shrine with no people present. A large painted backdrop of a seated figure in an ochre-red turban and robe, adorned with a green, blue and white garland and marigold necklaces, is framed by ornate temple-style arches and columns. In front, a draped cream cloth table holds a deity murti in dark robes with gold ornaments, a standing figure in a purple garment with orange and white marigold garlands, a small garlanded figure at left, and a brass kalasha-style vessel. Maroon satin bolsters flank a round pink plate of brass lamps or offerings scattered with red and white flowers, bordered by orange marigold garlands.2026-10-13A 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 seated figure on a red-draped throne-like seat in front of a large painted backdrop of deities in red and pink garments with garlands. The seated figure wears a red turban, ochre-orange garment, rudraksha-style beaded mala, and a pink flower at the chest. A blue tablecloth with gold border covers a low altar table holding brass plates, oil lamps, a kalasha-like object, and flowers. A fluttering blurred hand is in the foreground left. A red-and-gold umbrella stands at right. No other physical people are clearly visible.2021-07-01A photograph of a ceremonial setup on a red cloth. In the foreground, a small gold-framed shrine with a red and gold backdrop holds a small murti decorated with a red garland, pink flowers and yellow blossoms, with a crown-like ornament on its head. Behind it stands a large printed cutout photograph of a smiling man in a maroon turban with a bindi, wearing rudraksha malas and white and yellow flower garlands, with both hands raised in blessing over a maroon robe. A shawl-draped figure and wooden furniture are visible at the edges of the room. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person, and it presents its subject with a turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-maroon clothing.2026-02-06A 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 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.2024-09-15A photograph of a seated priest performing a puja in front of a gilded framed portrait. The portrait shows a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated and gesturing, set against a green backdrop. In front of it, draped in orange cloth, a person in a deep red turban and red-maroon robes sits cross-legged, smiling with palms raised, wearing rudraksha malas and a flower garland. Before them is a kalasha with flowers and a small pair of metal padukas on a red cloth, a gilded throne-like seat behind, and oil lamps and flower petals on the floor. The seated person is shown in the same room as the portrait, performing a worship setting.2025-05-26A 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.2024-10-11Kailasa hosur december 26th 2021A 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.2024-12-09Test Pictures