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A photograph of a life-size printed cutout figure seated on a red velvet and gold-trimmed sofa, with red bolster cushions. The figure wears a mustard-yellow turban and matching yellow silk shawl with gold motifs, and a long garland of orange, red and white marigolds. A white card labelled "Whyalla Australia" rests on the seat. In front, a brass pedestal holds a brass bowl containing a pair of dark wooden sandals decorated with pink flowers, with small brass deity figurines and a brass lamp at the base. The red and maroon patterned floor rug and a potted plant complete the scene. The figure is a depiction rather than a physical person, and no one is physically present.

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A life-size cutout or standee of a smiling figure seated on a red velvet sofa with gold trim, hands raised in namaste, wearing a mustard-yellow silk shawl with gold motifs, a matching yellow turban with a red bindi, and a large garland of white flowers and orange-red marigolds. A white card reads "Whyalla Australia" below the garland. In the foreground a brass bowl with embossed rim holds a pair of black wooden paduka sandals with brown straps, scattered with yellow flower petals, set on an ornate brass pedestal. The scene is a ritual setup for a puja before a seated image.2024-09-25A life-size figure seated on a red velvet sofa with gold trim, wearing a mustard-yellow turban and a mustard-yellow silk shawl with gold motifs over a light pink garment, with a red-orange-white marigold garland and rudraksha beads. The figure has palms pressed together in greeting. A white card labelled "Whyalla Australia" sits on the lap. In front, a brass bowl on an ornate brass pedestal holds a pair of wooden sandals surrounded by yellow chrysanthemum flowers, with more yellow flowers at the right edge. The figure appears to be a statue or waxwork rather than a living person, and the carpet is red with patterned borders.2024-09-10A seated figure in a gold-yellow silk shawl with a matching turban-style head wrap and a red dot on the forehead sits on a red velvet gold-trimmed sofa, smiling and raising one palm in greeting. A garland of white jasmine and red-orange marigolds hangs around the neck. A white card reading Whyalla Australia rests on the sofa. In the foreground a brass bowl on an ornate brass base holds two dark stone lingams, each topped with a brown ribbon-like offering, scattered with white petals.2024-06-10A photograph of a seated figure on a red velvet gold-framed sofa, wearing a mustard-yellow silk garment with gold floral motifs, a matching yellow head wrap with a red bindi, and a long multicolour marigold and white jasmine garland with rudraksha beads; the figure raises one hand in blessing. A white card on the garment reads Whyalla Australia. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a pair of black wooden paduka sandals with brown straps, decorated with small gold-coloured flowers and a central knob, on a brass pedestal. The scene reads as a shrine-style setup for a puja at the Whyalla Australia centre.2024-10-26A seated figure on a red velvet and gold-framed sofa, wearing a mustard-yellow turban and a matching yellow silk shawl with gold motifs over a light garment. A multicoloured garland of orange, red and white flowers hangs around the neck, and a red bindi marks the forehead. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while the person smiles. A white card on the sofa reads 'Whyalla Australia'. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a pair of black wooden sandals with brown straps and fresh white and cream rose petals.2024-08-10A photograph of a sanctified seat prepared for a guru figure: a red velvet and gold-trimmed sofa with red bolster cushions. Seated on it, a smiling figure in a mustard-yellow silk shawl with gold motifs, a yellow turban and a red bindi wears a garland of white jasmine and orange and red marigolds, with hands in anjali mudra. A printed white card on the seat reads 'Whyalla Australia'. In front, a large brass bowl holds a pair of wooden paduka sandals decorated with red flowers, set on an ornate brass pedestal. Brass deity figures, a small brass elephant, a banana, a brass lamp and a candle sit on a wooden tray in the foreground, with a red patterned rug beneath.2024-11-01A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned gold-framed sofa, smiling and raising one palm in greeting. The person wears a mustard-yellow head wrap with a red bindi, a mustard and gold silk garment, red bangles and a long garland of white flowers with orange and red marigolds. A white card reading "Whyalla Australia" rests on the lap. In the foreground a brass bowl holds a dark stone lingam decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and a brown band, set on an ornate brass stand. a person appearance cues: a seated figure in yellow silk with a turban-style head covering and a flower garland, presented as the honoured figure of the puja. The card names the location as Whyalla, Australia.2024-11-10A life-size cutout or printed portrait of a smiling man in a gold-and-olive brocade turban and matching shawl with gold motifs, seated on a red velvet gilded sofa with his right palm raised in blessing. He wears a marigold and white flower garland and a red bindi. A white paper label on the sofa reads "Whyalla Australia". In the foreground, a brass bowl on an ornate brass pedestal holds a pair of black sandals with brown straps, decorated with yellow chrysanthemum flowers, a lagapuja-style offering. No living people are visible.2024-03-10A cutout or life-size printed image of a smiling figure seated on a red cushioned sofa with gold-trimmed wooden arms, raising one hand in greeting. The figure wears a yellow-green silk shawl with gold brocade motifs and a matching yellow-green turban, with a red bindi, and a garland of white jasmine and orange-red marigolds. A paper placard in front reads Whyalla Australia. In the foreground, a brass bowl with a repoussé lotus base holds a dark wooden sandal or footwear piece topped with yellow chrysanthemum flowers. The figure appears to be a printed image rather than a physical person, so no physical people are counted.2024-12-10A seated person in a yellow-green silk turban and matching yellow-green shawl over a grey-beige garment, with a red bindi and multicolour marigold and white flower garlands, smiles and raises both hands in a greeting gesture on a red velvet gilded sofa. A printed white card on the seat reads Whyalla Australia. In front, a large brass vessel on a brass pedestal holds a dark stone with pink chrysanthemums and brass shoes, beside small gold deity figures, a brass elephant, a yellow fruit, a white candle in a brass lamp and a glass vase of pink flowers.A seated figure on a red velvet and gold-trimmed settee smiles and raises one palm in greeting. He wears a mustard-gold head wrap with a red bindi, a mustard-gold silk garment with a grey-gold border, and a long garland of white flowers alternating with orange and red blooms and green leaves. A white placard reading Whyalla Australia sits on his lap. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a pair of dark wooden padukas with brown straps, surrounded by scattered white and pale pink petals. A red bolster lies to the right against a grey wall.2024-05-10A photograph of a smiling man seated on a red velvet throne-style couch with gold trim, raising one hand in blessing. He wears a mustard-yellow and gold brocade shawl and turban, with a bindi, a long garland of white, yellow and red-orange flowers, and bangles on his wrists. A white card on his lap reads "Whyalla Australia". In the foreground a gold tray holds a pair of dark wooden-soled sandals with brown straps, decorated with yellow chrysanthemum flowers. The sandals appear to be a paduka offering. The setting is a plain pale wall.2024-10-10