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A cosy living room with a low white-covered couch or bench set against a white panelled wall. Above it hangs a large framed photograph of a bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes, adorned with a layered gold necklace and a garland, seated on a tiger-skin cloth with one hand raised in blessing. In front on a shaggy cream rug are plates and bowls of offered fruit: mangoes, bananas, oranges, apples, pears, a papaya, grapes and a bowl of yellow rice dish. A lamp glows at left beside a row of potted green plants, and a grey sofa is at the far left. No people are physically present.

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Photo 82849052021-04-13HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23A table draped in a cream cloth with small red floral print holds about fifteen plates of rice dishes and vegetable preparations, some with orange pumpkin pieces, green leafy greens and pink lentils, arranged for an offering. Behind it stands a large printed cutout photograph of a smiling man in a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas, layered gold necklaces and bangles, hands in a blessing gesture, seated on a tiger-skin cushion. A yellow silk pillow embroidered with elephants and a small brass figure sit before the cutout. A beaded glass lamp glows at the table's right edge, and potted plants frame the scene. A small figure on a red-cloth tray appears at the left. No people are physically present.2021-01-23A home altar setting with a large printed photograph of a figure seated on a tiger-skin-draped throne, wearing a red-and-gold turban, multiple rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, and a saffron-toned robe. The printed portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a long table with a light patterned cloth holds rows of small steel-rimmed plates containing vegetarian food offerings, plus a bowl of fresh fruit including apples, oranges and a mango. Potted plants, a mirror, and a red-cushioned seat with a gold pillow surround the altar.2021-01-23A home altar setup in a room with wooden floor and white wardrobe. In front, a long table with a cream patterned cloth holds rows of small plates of cooked rice, vegetables, dal-like preparations and salads, plus a bowl of fruit including pomegranate, mango and apples. Potted plants flank the altar, and a small red-draped table with a kalasha-like offering sits to the left.2021-01-23A small room set up as an altar. A large framed portrait on a gold background shows a smiling man with a bright orange turban, a red tilak on his forehead, orange robes and a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders, with a red and white flower garland and a beaded necklace. He is seated cross-legged, and the portrait is labelled as Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: orange turban, orange robes and ornate garlands. Pink and red velvet cushions and a pink draped cloth sit below it, with a flower-decorated tray in front. Tulips and yellow roses stand in vases, and smaller framed images flank the altar. In front, trays hold rows of paper cups of rice and sweets, plus fruit including apples, oranges, pears and bananas, as an annadan offering. No physical people are visible.2021-01-23Mahashivaratri 2021A home altar set up against a white brick wall. A large printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits cross-legged with hands in a blessing pose; this is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a white-clothed table holds bowls of nuts, grains, sweets and cut fruit, oranges, bananas, apples and pears, plus a pair of black and gold sandals on a red cloth. White roses in a glass vase, green leafy plants and a red poinsettia surround the altar. No physical people are visible.2021-01-23HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23A photograph of a table set with many plates of vegetarian food, rice, salads and vegetable dishes, laid out as an offering on a light patterned cloth. Behind it stands a large printed portrait of a bearded man with a red-orange turban, wearing orange-red robes, many beaded necklaces, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, seated on a striped tiger-skin cushion with raised hand gesture. In front of the portrait sit a yellow cushion, small figurines and a lit ornate lamp at right. Green potted plants flank the scene against a plain white wall.2021-01-23Photo 82898042020-11-14 +2 copiesKAILASA GENOVA, ITALY on 3/11/20212021-03-11