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A photograph of a home shrine corner with a life-size cutout of a smiling man seated cross-legged against the wall. The cutout wears a red-orange turban with a vermilion mark on the forehead, a dark rudraksha mala and white flower garland, and raises his right hand in blessing while holding a trident. A handwritten paper sign reading "KAILASA SAN DIEGO" hangs on the left wall. In front stand a white marble Ganesha, a gold framed yantra, a gold pyramid-shaped sri chakra, small brass deities, a brass tray with white flowers and rudraksha malas, a bowl of red kumkum, and a black metal Shiva figure in a red polka-dot cloth. No physical people are present.

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A photograph of a corner shrine arrangement with a life-size cutout of a smiling man in a red turban, red robes, rudraksha mala and white flower garland, seated cross-legged with a trident in one hand and the other raised in blessing. A paper sign reading KAILASA SAN DIEGO hangs on the wall to the left. Before the cutout sits a gold framed yantra, brass figurines, a white marble Ganesha, a gold deity murti in a flower garland, a brass plate holding rudraksha malas, a white flower, coins and a small brass vessel, and a bowl of red kumkum on an orange cloth. A dark figure draped in a red polka-dot cloth stands at the right beside the window. No physical people are present.2024-01-09A corner altar in a room with cream walls and white window blinds. Seated at the centre is a life-size cutout figure of a smiling man in a red turban, red robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident and raising one hand in blessing; garlands of white flowers hang from his neck. Only a printed cutout is present, so no living person is shown. Before him sit a golden Sri Yantra plate, a brass tray of white chrysanthemums, kumkum and turmeric, and a white marble Ganesha statue on the left. A framed copper yantra and a framed painting of a deity hang on the walls, and a dark murti stands on a red cloth at right. A handwritten pink-and-white sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO.2024-05-09A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling man in a red turban, red robe and rudraksha mala stands seated in a corner shrine. He wears white flower garlands, holds a trident in one hand and raises the other in blessing. A handwritten pink sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO. In front of the cutout is a yellow yantra plate, brass figures, a white marble Ganesha, a golden Sri Yantra, a brass tray with flowers and offerings, and a bowl of red kumkum on an orange cloth. A deity framed in gold hangs on the wall, and a copper yantra plate sits beside it. The cutout is a depiction of a printed photograph, so it counts as a depiction candidate with visible cues: red turban, rudraksha, garlands, and trident. Two people are not visible.2024-01-09A small indoor shrine in a corner beside a window with white blinds. A life-size cutout of a smiling man in a red-orange turban, red-orange shawl and dark rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, one hand raised in blessing and the other holding a trident, with a white garland draped over him; the cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. In front of it stand a gold yantra plate, small gold deity figures, a white marble Ganesha, a gold meru-shaped object, a brass tray holding gold-coloured items, mala beads and money, a bowl of red kumkum, and a black Shiva figure with a red and white cloth. A framed gold-and-black deity painting hangs above, and a handwritten pink-lettered sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO on the wall.A small home shrine in a corner beside a window with white blinds. Seated at the centre is a life-size printed cutout of a smiling man in a red turban and red-orange robe, with rudraksha malas, white flower garlands, red bangles and a trident held in one hand, the other hand raised in blessing. A handwritten pink sign on the wall reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO. Below the cutout are a gold sri yantra plate, a white marble Ganesha statue, small brass deity figures, a golden kalasha-shaped base, and a brass thali holding malas, coins, bells and a small lamp, with a bowl of red kumkum. An orange cloth covers the altar. A framed Tirupati-style deity painting hangs on the upper left, and a framed yantra on the wall above the figure.A corner altar set up in a room with a window with white blinds. At the centre is a large cut-out or printed figure of a smiling man in a red-maroon turban, red-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, holding a golden trident and raising one hand in blessing; it is a depiction, not a physical person. Below and around it stand a white marble Ganesha statue, gold figurines, a golden yantra plate, a golden Sri Yantra tray, a dark statue of a deity in a red draped garment, a brass plate with bangles, rudraksha malas, money and oil lamps, and a bowl of red powder. A handwritten pink-lettered sign on the wall reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO. Framed religious pictures hang above.A corner shrine arranged with a life-size cutout or printed image of a seated man in a red turban, red robes, rudraksha mala and white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden trident. A handwritten pink sign reading KAILASA SAN DIEGO hangs on the wall beside a framed Hindu deity print and a bronze-framed yantra. Before the figure sits a golden sri yantra plate, a white marble Ganesha statue, brass deity figures, a golden temple-shaped vessel and a brass tray of bananas, an orange, coins, kumkum and a red powder bowl, with lit tealight candles on an orange cloth. No living people are visible.2024-03-11A photograph of a home altar corner with a life-size cutout of a smiling man in red turban and red robes, seated cross-legged, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden trident adorned with a red flower, wearing rudraksha mala necklaces and a white flower garland. The cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. In front sits a gold framed sri yantra, flanked by small gold deity figures, a white marble Ganesha, a brass Lakshmi figure, a gold kalasha-style vessel, a dark bronze deity murti draped in red fabric, and a brass plate holding rudraksha malas, Indian currency and small coins. A bowl of red kumkum sits in front on an orange cloth. A handwritten pink sign on the left reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO. No physical people are present.A corner shrine in a room with a white wall and a window with blinds. On the wall above is a framed gold-and-black temple-style painting of a deity and a framed wooden-panel picture. A handwritten paper sign on the wall reads "KAILASA SAN DIEGO". Centrally is a life-size cutout standing figure of a smiling man in a red turban with a vertical tilak, a red robe, layered rudraksha malas and a white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden trident. Its lower body is seated with crossed legs before a gold Sri Yantra plate. Below is an orange-draped wooden table with a white marble Ganesha, gold figurines, a golden temple-shaped object, a brass bell, a brass plate of rudraksha malas, coins and small items, a bowl of red kumkum, lit oil lamps and a dark Shiva lingam with a red-garbed figure beside it. A printed portrait and standing figure appear as depictions, not physical people.2024-06-11A photograph of a home altar corner with a life-size cutout figure seated in lotus pose, wearing a red turban with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and white flower garland, holding a trident in one hand and raising the other in a blessing gesture. The figure is a printed or painted cutout, not a physical person, and is described as a depiction. In front sits a gold yantra plate, a white marble Ganesha, a gold Lakshmi-style murti, a brass tray with bananas, rudraksha malas, cash and offerings, and a bowl of red kumkum. A red-clad dark deity murti stands at the right near a window, and a framed Tirupati-style painting and a copper yantra hang on the wall. A handwritten paper sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO on the left wall. Orange and red cloths cover the altar table.A home shrine corner in a room with a window of slatted blinds and warm fairy lights. A life-size cutout figure of a smiling man sits cross-legged in red and maroon robes with a bright red turban, a red bindi, rudraksha malas and white flower garlands. He raises one hand in blessing and holds a golden trident decorated with a red flower. Before him stands a gold sri yantra plate flanked by small brass deity figures, a white marble Ganesha, a dark figure draped in red fabric, and a brass tray of coins, banknotes and gold-coloured packets. A framed gold-embossed Venkateswara-style deity picture hangs on the wall above, beside a copper plate, and a handwritten paper sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO. The figure is a cardboard depiction rather than a physical person in the room, so no physical people are present.A home shrine in a corner by a window with blinds. A large life-size cutout of a smiling man in a red-orange turban, red-orange robe and dark rudraksha malas raises one hand in blessing and holds a golden trident; garlands of white flowers hang from his neck. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person. Before it sits a golden yantra plate, small brass deity figures, a white marble Ganesha, a gilded pyramid-shaped object, a brass tray holding bangles, rudraksha beads, coins and a $20 bill, and a bowl of red powder on an orange cloth. Above, a framed gold yantra and a framed Tirupati-style deity painting hang on the wall, and a handwritten sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO.