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A home altar arrangement photographed from above on a table. In the centre stands a cut-out printed picture of a man with a long dark braid, a red and gold turban, rudraksha beads, orange marigold garlands and a trident beside him, mounted on a small silver stand. Beneath it sits a brass deity murti decorated with marigolds and red flowers, next to brass bells and a dark pyramid-shaped object on a white plate. Two potted plants with green leaves and red blossoms frame the altar, and a red cloth hangs behind. In the foreground a white bowl holds cubed beetroot, lemon wedges and avocado, a blue patterned bowl holds shredded greens, and small glasses of water sit on a grey tray with pea pods.

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Home altar setup with a standing printed cutout portrait of a bearded man in a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, holding a trident-like staff, placed behind a small gold-and-silver shrine containing a deity murti with orange marigold garlands and small brass bells. Two potted plants with red roses flank the altar against a red-orange cloth. In front, a grey tray holds three small glasses of water, a bowl of cashews, a halved avocado, a bowl of chopped kale, a yellow fruit and a brass spoon with a small brass bowl. Scattered rose petals lie on a white plate beneath the shrine. No people are physically present.2021-09-29A home altar offering arranged on a round white tray. Centre: a small silver-and-gold shrine with a gold deity murti and red and orange flowers, plus brass bells at its base. Behind it stands a tall acrylic standee of a bearded man wearing a dark feathered turban and a rudraksha mala, holding a ceremonial staff. Left: a potted bonsai-style tree beside a red cloth. Right: a second potted plant. In front lie a bowl of red grapes, a bowl of cut orange carrot, a bowl of spinach, a halved avocado and a cut papaya piece, a lemon half, a small dish of white curd, and three empty glasses. No people are visible.2021-10-01A home altar photographed on a wooden table. Centre: a small printed image on card of a bearded man with long dark hair, a turban-like head wrap, a rudraksha mala and ornate necklaces, standing against a red-orange cloth; this printed figure is a depiction, and the appearance cues are compatible with the Swamiji (probable) label. Beside it stand a gilded brass Hindu deity figurine on a silver-and-red decorated box, a small brass bell, a black pyramid stone and scattered dried rose petals on a white dish. Green-leaved potted plants frame the altar. In the foreground a grey tray holds two water glasses, brass cups, a bowl of dark berries and a piece of chocolate; on the right a teal-handled brass bell and a brass cup with spoon sit on a printed paper. No physical people are visible.2021-09-24A home altar photograph centred on a standing cardboard or printed cutout of a bearded man in a black-tasselled hat and rudraksha mala, with a red-orange wrap, set on a silver and gold pedestal. Marigolds, green leaves and a small brass bell surround it, with a small brass deity murti of a multi-armed dancing form beside the cutout. In front, five small glasses of liquids in white, amber, red, green and brown sit on a grey tray with orange fruit slices in a white bowl. Potted plants and a red cloth frame the scene. The printed figure may be a portrait of a guru but its identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no in-person or depiction claim is made.2021-10-01Close overhead photo of a food offering on a grey tray. In the upper centre stands a small gilded deity murti with orange marigold flowers and red petals on a white plate, with a black triangular item at its base. Bowls hold cubed beetroot with lemon and lime wedges, a blue-patterned bowl of chopped green leaves, a small dish of white yogurt-like paste, a dish of golden-brown chutney, green chilies or beans, and a few empty glasses. No people are visible.2021-09-30A home altar display photographed close up. In the foreground a tray holds small white bowls of dates, a bowl of dark liquid garnished with a mint leaf, and several small glasses of drinks. Behind it, a white dish holds a small gilded brass figurine group of deities, a pair of small brass bells, a black pyramid-shaped object and scattered dried rose petals. Leafy green plants in grey pots flank the scene. Above, a printed portrait cutout of a bearded man in a white turban and ornate clothing, with a rudraksha mala and a trident motif, is propped in front of a red-orange garment worn by someone whose body is cropped out of frame.2021-09-24KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 9/23/20212021-09-23KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 11/3/20212021-11-03Home altar photo with a red-orange cloth backdrop. Centre: a small brass and silver pedestal shrine decorated with marigold flowers, flanked by brass bells, a dark pyramid, and scattered rose petals. Behind it stands a printed cutout photograph of a bearded man in an orange turban and saffron robe, wearing rudraksha beads and a garland, with a black braided hair piece and a white trident-shaped ornament. Glasses of water, a small dish of nuts, and a potted bonsai-like plant sit at left. No physical people are visible.2021-09-29 +1 copiesA home altar table set for an offering. At the center stands a small brass deity murti with a silver crown on a tiered gold-toned pedestal, surrounded by scattered dried rose petals and a white flower. Behind it, a cardboard cutout figure of a man with long dark hair, a black crown-like headpiece with a purple flower, a trident-topped staff and ornate gold necklaces is propped among green leaves. Potted gnarled plants flank the altar against a red-orange cloth. In front, plates hold sliced fruit including banana, papaya, apple and grapes, small bowls of cooked vegetables, sprouts, lentils and olives, a glass of tomato-colored drink, a lemon half and a tray of tea cups. To the left, a framed picture of a deity in a red garland and a brass bell and lamp sit beside a printed sheet of text.2021-10-29KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 9/4/20212021-09-04KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 9/8/20212021-09-08