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A home shrine set on a dark wooden sideboard beside a lamp with a ceramic base and cream shade. Behind the altar stands a large life-size cutout portrait of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces with a floral garland, seated on a tiger-skin-patterned cloth; no physical person is present. In front, a brass thali holds a lit candle, a small brass puja lamp, flowers, a brass plate and small bowls of offerings, with white chrysanthemums in a glass vase at right. Below the table are grocery offerings: sacks of grain and pulses, a green pumpkin, bottled drinks and packaged foods, arranged as Annadan and Naivedhyam offerings for the Diwali observance.

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Indoor altar photo with a large life-size cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robes, seated on a tiger-skin cover with one hand raised in blessing, wearing layered gold necklaces, red beaded mala and flower garlands. The printed portrait is not a physical person. In front on a dark wooden table are brass puja items: a small brass lamp, a lit candle, brass plates and cups, a kalasha-style bowl, white and yellow flowers, and a glass vase of white chrysanthemums. Below on the floor are bags of grains and legumes, a green pumpkin, a bag of flour, bottled juices and jars of red sauce, arranged as annadan and naivedhyam offerings. No physical people are visible.2020-11-14KAILASA PUGLIA, ITALY on 11/14/20202020-11-14KAILASA PUGLIA, ITALY - Satsang Center +1 copiesKAILASA SERGIPE, BRAZIL on 6/29/20212021-06-29KAILASA VOGHERA, ITALY on 11/14/20202020-11-14A life-size printed cutout of a seated man in a red-maroon turban with a gold emblem, wearing layered gold and red-bead necklaces, a red flower tucked at the chest, gold armbands and a maroon wrap, seated in a cushioned chair draped in red fabric with a tiger-striped cloth beneath. In front stands a cream table with a patterned cloth holding three red apples and a row of small glasses filled with coloured drinks. Potted plants flank the table, and a row of lit oil lamps sits on a dark tray at the bottom. The room has plain white cabinets and a wooden floor. The figure is a printed image, not a physical person, and the setting is an offering display for Maha Paramashivaratri.2021-03-11A small home altar set up for Diwali puja. On a tiger-striped cloth sit bowls of fruit including melon, mango, oranges, bananas and a coconut, plus brass plates, bowls and oil lamps with lit candles and rose petals. Behind the altar stands a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling, bearded figure in a saffron-orange robe, a crown-style orange turban, a flower garland and rudraksha beads, with one hand raised in blessing. A deity image in red and gold is on the left, a red and gold framed picture on the table, and a dark red wall hanging with a multi-armed goddess to the right. A blue vase holds red roses on a black cabinet, and no physical people are visible.2020-11-14 +1 copiesHDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23KAILASA SERGIPE, BRAZIL on 6/27/20212021-06-27A 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.2021-01-23KAILASA GENOVA, ITALY on 3/11/20212021-03-11A 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.2021-01-23