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Overhead photo of a home puja altar on an orange cloth over dark wooden flooring. A large framed picture behind shows a seated figure in red and pink robes with a dark rudraksha mala and white flower garlands. In front sits a golden framed yantra plate with a red dot at its centre. A brass thali holds two bananas, rudraksha malas, coins, folded banknotes and loose beads, with a bowl of red kumkum powder below. Nearby are a small golden sri yantra plate, a white marble deity figure, a dark wooden stand topped with a pink and gold draped shape, a small bowl of nuts, and a framed photograph of a smiling woman in the lower corner. No people are physically present.

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Overhead view of a puja altar with a large printed photograph behind it showing a figure in red-maroon robes with black and white garlands and dark beaded malas. In front sits a gold-framed square plate with a red mark, flanked by small brass figurines. A round brass tray holds yellow bananas, rudraksha beads, paper currency, coins and a pair of sandals, with a red-and-gold dotted cloth draped beside. A bowl of red kumkum powder sits at the bottom, a small brass Sri Yantra plate is at left, and a red-wrapped metal pot with a trident-like finial stands at right. A framed small portrait appears at the lower edge, and small oil lamps are visible.Overhead photo of a home altar set on an orange and red cloth. At the centre, a brass tray holds a ripe banana, several rudraksha malas, rudraksha beads, paper currency, coins and two beige sandal-like objects. A bowl of deep red kumkum powder sits in front, with a small bowl of cashews and a copper cup nearby. Behind, a gold-toned framed yantra plate with a red central mark stands between two small gilded figurines. A sri yantra plate sits to the left, with a rudraksha mala and small deity figurines beside it. A white stone elephant figure and a dark wooden pedestal are visible to the right. A printed photograph shows a smiling man with dark hair and a red forehead mark at the lower edge, and a large printed backdrop shows a figure in red robes with a rudraksha mala. No people are physically present in the scene.Top-down photo of a home altar with no people visible. A framed gold Sri Yantra sits at the top on an orange cloth, flanked by two small gold figurines. Three yellow bananas rest on a silver tray with rudraksha malas, folded paper money, coins and a small round picture. A shallow bowl of deep red kumkum powder sits in front. To the left is a gold sri yantra plate, and to the right a wooden stand holds a rudraksha mala. A printed portrait of a smiling man with dark hair sits at the bottom edge, labelled with no readable caption. Behind the altar a large printed image shows a figure in red robes seated with crossed legs and rudraksha malas hanging from the top.Overhead photo of a home altar set on an orange cloth. A large printed photograph behind it shows a figure in maroon robes with black and rudraksha malas and white flower garlands. In front is a gold-framed yantra plate, a brass tray holding a banana, sandals, rudraksha beads, coins and banknotes, and a dish of red kumkum powder. Small brass deity figures, a sri yantra plate and a framed portrait in the lower corner complete the setup. No people are physically present.Top-down photo of a home puja altar set on orange and red cloth. A golden Sri Yantra plate sits at the top beside small golden deity figures. In the centre, a brass thali holds a banana, rudraksha beads, coins and dollar bills, and two wooden sandals, with a red kumkum bowl below it. A rudraksha mala is draped over the thali. At the top right, a dark bronze deity murti wears a red and gold patterned cloth, and a large framed picture of a figure in red robes is behind the altar. A book with the cover title Living Enlightenment and a portrait of a smiling person in orange sits at lower right. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a home altar set up for puja. A large gold-framed embossed yantra sits at the top, flanked by two small gold figurines on pedestals. A brass tray in the centre holds three bunches of yellow bananas, rudraksha malas, loose rudraksha beads, Indian currency notes and coins, and a pair of sandals. In front, a metal bowl is filled with red kumkum powder, with a small dish of cashews nearby. A framed portrait photo of a smiling man with a tilak sits at the bottom edge, and a small golden yantra plate lies on the left. A rudraksha mala and a dark crystal sphere are on a side table at right, with white figurines of deities nearby, all on orange and red cloth.Overhead photo of a home altar set up for puja. A golden framed yantra plate sits at the top on an orange cloth, with a pink rose on it. A large brass tray holds three yellow bananas, two red apples, rudraksha malas, a pink flower, small coins and folded banknotes. A bowl of deep red kumkum powder sits in front, with a dish of almonds and a gold sri yantra plate to the left. A small framed photograph of a smiling person appears at the bottom edge, and a red-clad figure stands at the right edge. A pink and white garland drapes behind, under a large red backdrop. No people are physically present.2024-05-10A puja altar photographed from above on an orange cloth. A gold-framed brass yantra plate with a red bindu sits at the top, flanked by small gold figurines. A large silver offering tray holds three bunches of ripe yellow bananas, rudraksha malas, loose coins and folded dollar bills, a pink flower and a small framed picture. A bowl of red kumkum powder is in the foreground, a brass Sri Yantra plate is at left, a white stone figure and a dark wooden stand with a crystal sphere and rudraksha mala are at right. Behind the altar a red-draped portrait shows a seated figure with garlands of flowers and rudraksha beads, but no clear person is physically present.2024-01-10A home shrine photographed from above. A large framed photograph of a seated figure in red and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands dominates the back. In front is a gold-framed square plate engraved with a yantra, flanked by two small gold figurines. A brass tray holds bunches of ripe bananas, rudraksha beads, a pink rose, a folded pile of US dollar bills and a small lamp, with a bowl of red kumkum powder and a dish of nuts in the foreground. Small white and golden deity figurines, a black stone lingam with a red thread and rudraksha, and a gold-rimmed sri yantra plate sit on an orange cloth. No people are visible.2024-09-10Overhead photo of a home altar set up for puja on an orange-red cloth. A large gold-framed yantra sits at the top centre, flanked by two small gold deity figures. A round brass tray holds three yellow bananas, two apples, a pink rose, rudraksha beads, folded paper money and small containers, with a basin of red kumkum powder below it. To the right are a dark wooden stand holding a rudraksha mala and a black stone object. A framed photo of a smiling woman with a red bindi and red garment sits in the lower right corner. Behind the altar is a large printed image of a seated figure in red clothing with garlands. No people are physically present.2024-03-10Overhead photo of a home altar set on an orange and red cloth over a dark wood floor. A golden framed yantra plate sits at the back, with a large red and maroon backdrop behind it showing a seated figure in red robes wearing rudraksha malas and white flower garlands. A brass tray in the centre holds bananas, rudraksha beads, scattered banknotes and two wooden sandals, with a bowl of red kumkum in front. Surrounding items include brass figurines, a golden sri yantra-style plate, a small oil lamp, a red and white polka-dot cloth draped over a figure at right, and a book titled Living Enlightenment with a portrait of a smiling woman in orange on its cover. No people are physically present.A photograph of a home puja altar set up on an orange cloth with a red satin runner. A brass tray holds bananas, red apples, a white flower, rudraksha malas, loose banknotes and small brass cups. A golden framed sri yantra stands at centre, flanked by small gold deity figurines. A dark statue wrapped in a red polka-dot cloth stands at right beside a black shivalinga with rudraksha beads. A large steel bowl of red kumkum powder sits in front, with turmeric pieces on a small tray. A large backdrop photo above shows a figure in red and maroon robes with a white flower and beaded necklaces. No people are visible.2024-09-08