Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A blurred photograph of a home shrine set on a table draped with a gold and cream patterned cloth. At the centre stands a large standing figure. Below it sit a red and white flower heap, a small framed portrait of a turbaned figure in a purple-pink tone, and a framed picture showing a yellow banner with red-brown lettering on the right. A wooden octagonal tray holding red flower garlands sits in the foreground beside a vase of pink and red flowers. No people are visible in the scene.

More like this

Open the gallery
Indoor shrine on a patterned green-and-gold tablecloth against a plain white wall. A large cutout standee of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban wears a red-and-pink flower garland and gold necklaces, with a small blue offering dish and red flowers before it. Two framed printed portraits of the same turbaned figure sit to the left, and a framed sign reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE stands to the right. Red and pink flowers, a white floral offering plate, a fruit-like offering and paired sandals are arranged on the table and floor. No people are present.A shrine on a white table draped with a gold cloth, set before sheer white curtains with embroidered leaf patterns. A large printed cutout portrait stands at the centre, wearing an orange-brown turban with a gold emblem, a saffron-toned garment and a maroon shawl, with layered garlands of red flowers, white jasmine and marigolds draped across it. Above, a garland of orange, green and yellow pom-poms hangs from the curtain rod with a small bell. Around the base are brass and painted deity murti, a green-and-gold figure in a sari, a small maroon flag, several clay oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel in a maroon box, and a vase of yellow and white flowers with red blooms. No physical people are visible.2026-01-18HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23A photograph of a shrine arrangement with a large printed backdrop and a framed portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing a gold-and-green turban, a red-and-gold shawl and a garland of white and red flowers, seated with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is a depiction, not a person present. In front of it stands a white-draped altar table with a red-and-gold bordered pillow, small figurines of deity murtis, white flowers scattered on the cloth, brass oil lamps, and a framed red-and-gold picture of a temple beside the altar. A brass vessel heaped with red flowers sits on the floor in the foreground, flanked by maroon cushions with gold trim. A red-draped table on the left holds fruit and offerings. No physical people are visible.2026-10-13A small home shrine photographed indoors against a pale yellow wall. Centre: a life-size cardboard cutout or printed standee of a smiling bearded figure wearing an orange-and-saffron turban with a crown-like ornament, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace over an orange garment with a grey patterned shawl. Before it stand small brass and orange deity idols and a silver figurine, with a brass ritual bell and a small brass lamp nearby. A framed photograph and a framed painted deity image hang on the walls, and a small framed certificate-style print with an orange border is above. A low table with a purple and pink tie-dye cloth holds brass plates with red powder offerings and a book with a cover image. On the right, a red-draped table holds brass plates with oranges, green fruit and pink offerings, and a white card reads 'KAILAS[A]' with 'GUADELOUPE' and 'BAIE-MAHAULT' beneath. Palm leaves decorate the corner.2024-08-26A decorated shrine with a large cut-out printed portrait of a smiling bearded man seated in meditation pose, wearing an orange-saffron turban with gold ornaments and a tilak, gold necklaces and bangles, the figure framed by strings of marigold and green garlands and red flower garlands. A string of fairy lights hangs behind it against white sheer curtains with leaf embroidery. Below, several small brass and painted deity murti figures in colourful dresses and jewellery stand on a white cloth amid red flowers. A small maroon triangular flag with gold fringe hangs at left. No physical people are present.2026-01-23A home puja corner with a large life-size cutout standing figure of a smiling bearded man in a red-pink turban, pink-red robe, long pearl and marigold garlands, and bangles, seated in a mudra pose behind a table draped in red cloth. The table holds orange and red roses in a glass vase, bundled incense or cloth packets, trays of sweets and fruit, and glasses of juice. In front, a tray of small bowls with rice, curries and dal, and another tray with glasses and bowls. At right, a gilded carved peetha-style throne with a small framed portrait and garland beside a brass pooja tray with lamps and a kumkum dish on a woven mat. Wooden floor, cream walls, one visible wall switch. No people are present; the figure is a cutout.2021-01-23Home puja altar set against a white wall. A large life-size cutout of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, wearing layered garlands, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits with one hand raised in blessing; the cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a framed photo of a turbaned man in orange, a small figurine of the same figure, brass plates with a brass deity set, a copper plate of fruit, nuts and red roses on a green embroidered cloth, oil lamps, a brass bell, incense, and a printed image of Lakshmi with elephants beside a printed pair of eyes with a red bindi. No physical people are visible.2021-01-23An indoor shrine corner with a large cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing an orange-and-gold turban, orange-gold garment and gold necklace, draped with red flower garlands and a maroon cloth. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person. A gold sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. Nearby are brass oil lamps, a brass puja plate with a small bell and sacred vessels, a red-covered table with fruit and flowers, small deity murtis, a wooden carved cabinet holding a seated figure, and framed mountain imagery. No physical people are visible. Garlands of orange marigolds and red flowers hang overhead, and white and gold drapery frames the altar.2026-01-19A photograph of a shrine altar with a large printed portrait of a smiling man with a long dark beard, wearing a gold sparkling turban, rust-orange robe, gold necklaces and a white-and-yellow flower garland; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Below it stands a brass oil lamp, small deity murtis including a figure with a red garland and a golden deity figure, and pink and red bougainvillea flowers on draped orange and pink cloths. In the foreground a pair of gold sandals rests on a gold plate on a pink cloth, with red flowers. A yellow sign at left reads partial text. No physical people are visible.2026-02-12A cut-out standing figure of a bearded man is seated behind a worship altar in an indoor room with a plain white wall. The figure wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange garment, multiple strands of gold beads, a gold pendant and gold bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. In front, a brass tray holds marigold petals, flower petals and offerings. Small lingam-like Shiva forms and a lit oil lamp sit on a red cloth, and a white placard reading KAILA... TH... GAM... stands beside them. Because the figure is a printed image rather than a person, there are no physical people in the scene. The appearance-based cues of turban, saffron clothing and gold beads are consistent with a depiction of Swamiji (probable).2025-03-15Photo 82907482022-01-19 +1 copies