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9 March 2024

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A puja arrangement in front of a large standing cutout photograph of a smiling man with a trimmed beard, wearing an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament, a multi-strand yellow flower garland, gold bangles and an orange-brown garment, with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the cutout is a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Three small gold-and-orange metal figurines stand on a white patterned cloth, surrounded by yellow and orange marigold petals. In front, a large steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold and black cloth pieces, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate, incense sticks, a handbell, and bowls of rice and orange flowers. The scene is an orange-draped altar with no people visible.A photograph of an altar set up before a large cut-out printed portrait of a bearded figure in a brown turban with a gold ornament, wearing a rust-orange robe, layers of gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is labelled on a framed sign reading "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". Three small metal deity murtis in orange and gold garments and crowns stand on a white and orange patterned cloth, adorned with marigold garlands and petals. In front, a large steel plate holds yellow flowers, orange marigolds and a pair of wooden paduka sandals, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate at left, incense sticks, a brass bell and bowls of rice and marigold petals. The table is draped in orange cloth. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a home-shrine style arrangement set up for a puja. Three small gilded metal murti figures stand on a white cloth with orange printed motifs, dressed in orange and brown garments with black and gold headdresses, and are garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a figure in an orange-brown robe with long yellow garlands and gold armbands, hand raised in blessing. In the foreground a steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold heaps, and two black paduka-style sandals, with a small oil lamp and a bowl of rice with saffron-stained flowers at the left. No people are visible.

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KAILASA GAMBIA, WEST AFRICA On 3/9/2024

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A puja arrangement in front of a large standing cutout photograph of a smiling man with a trimmed beard, wearing an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament, a multi-strand yellow flower garland, gold bangles and an orange-brown garment, with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the cutout is a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Three small gold-and-orange metal figurines stand on a white patterned cloth, surrounded by yellow and orange marigold petals. In front, a large steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold and black cloth pieces, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate, incense sticks, a handbell, and bowls of rice and orange flowers. The scene is an orange-draped altar with no people visible.A photograph of an altar set up before a large cut-out printed portrait of a bearded figure in a brown turban with a gold ornament, wearing a rust-orange robe, layers of gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is labelled on a framed sign reading "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". Three small metal deity murtis in orange and gold garments and crowns stand on a white and orange patterned cloth, adorned with marigold garlands and petals. In front, a large steel plate holds yellow flowers, orange marigolds and a pair of wooden paduka sandals, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate at left, incense sticks, a brass bell and bowls of rice and marigold petals. The table is draped in orange cloth. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a home-shrine style arrangement set up for a puja. Three small gilded metal murti figures stand on a white cloth with orange printed motifs, dressed in orange and brown garments with black and gold headdresses, and are garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a figure in an orange-brown robe with long yellow garlands and gold armbands, hand raised in blessing. In the foreground a steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold heaps, and two black paduka-style sandals, with a small oil lamp and a bowl of rice with saffron-stained flowers at the left. No people are visible.Three gilded murti figures stand on a white cloth scattered with marigold petals and yellow flowers. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a gold waist ornament, a shawl-like orange drape, and a tall decorated crown with stones. The figure on the left wears an orange waist cloth, a jeweled necklace, and a crown-like headdress, and holds a trident-like object. The figure on the right, a female form, wears an orange skirt with white border, long braided black hair, a jeweled headdress, and a beaded necklace. Marigold garlands surround their bases. In the foreground, a silver plate holds a small bronze figure amid orange marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them, a large framed image shows a gold garland and jewelled ornaments on a figure's chest. This appears to be a puja arrangement of deity murtis.Close overhead photo of a ritual offering on a round stainless steel tray. Two pairs of black cloth-wrapped wooden paduka sandals are arranged on the tray, each pair decorated with yellow flower petals and orange marigold clusters with red thread. A small metal figure sits among the marigolds at the top of the tray. Behind the tray, a brass kalasha pot with a white flower sits on a white and orange patterned cloth scattered with yellow flowers. No people are visible in the frame.Top-down view of a ritual offering on a round stainless steel plate set on an orange cloth. Two pairs of dark wooden sandals or padukas sit on the plate, decorated with yellow flower petals and orange marigold garlands with red thread. A small metal figure or deity murti rests among the orange flowers at the centre. Behind the plate, larger gold-coloured deity murtis wear orange drapes and garlands, with yellow petals scattered on a white cloth printed in orange. The scene shows a paduka puja arrangement. No people are visible.
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KAILASA GRASSE, FRANCE On 3/9/2024

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A two-panel video call screenshot, not a photograph of an event. The top panel shows a woman with shoulder-length dark hair in an orange-red spaghetti-strap top, seated near a window with a light curtain. The bottom panel shows a smiling woman with a red bindi, a red cardigan and a dark beaded rudraksha-style necklace, pressing her palms together in namaste in a room with white cabinets, beige curtains and a window. Behind her on a shelf is a framed depiction of a seated figure in a red turban, with a red shawl, a garland of white and red flowers and a gold necklace, flanked by framed portraits and brass items. A French interface label reads 'Désactiver le son'.
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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 3/9/2024

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A pair of gold-coloured ceremonial sandals with ridged straps rests on a shimmering gold and orange silk cloth. Beside them are white flower petals, a small silver-toned potted plant with pink blossoms, a folded cloth with a pearl-studded or rhinestone ornament, and a small pink flower bud. The setting appears to be a temple or puja arrangement of paduka-style footwear offered on silk, with no people visible.A bronze-toned metal statue of a standing deity figure stands in the foreground of a temple shrine, raising its right hand in abhaya mudra. It wears an ornate jeweled crown, a red beaded necklace with a large red pendant, and a deep blue garment edged with pink trim. In the blurred background, a larger yellow-clad deity figure and gilded pillars are visible, flanked by red garlands and maroon drapes, on a polished dark floor. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no appearance-based a person candidate is present.Photograph of an empty ornate golden shrine with a richly embossed gilded backdrop of floral and deity relief panels. In the centre sits a golden peetha pedestal with a small deity image or alcove and a red and white floral garland draped over it. A deep blue cloth lies on the polished metal platform in front, with white flower petals and a small green item beside it. Blue and maroon bordered cloth hangs on both sides of the frame. No people are visible.A small bronze deity murti stands on an orange silk cloth in front of a large stone pedestal and a larger figure draped in green and gold silk. The metal figure wears a jeweled crown, a blue silk garment with pink border, a red-stoned necklace and earrings, and holds a ceremonial lamp in one hand. Yellow marigold garlands hang on red velvet curtains behind, on a black polished platform in a temple setting. No people are visible.
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KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA On 3/9/2024

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KAILASA Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia On 3/9/2024

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A video still of a temple ritual at KAILASA Kuala Lumpur. In the foreground, a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at the left, his hand raised above a seated figure. The seated figure is a silver-faced murti, or statue, wearing a yellow-green silk garment, a beaded necklace and a green sash, seated on an ornate dark throne with carved panels and a fan-shaped yellow and black backrest. Behind it, a shrine holds deity murtis, including a figure with a crown and a female figure in a purple and orange sari, against a leopard-print patterned backdrop with red garlands. A brass lamp stands at the right, and a white panel with a green and orange tassel border sits at the left. A white sign at the right reads KAILASA MALAYSIA. The scene suggests a daily puja or abhishekam.
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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA On 3/9/2024

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A video-conference gallery screenshot of a remote Nithyotsavam session with fifteen tiles in a grid. Most tiles show a single participant in a home setting, including women smiling or pressing palms together, an older man in a blue shirt, and a man in a yellow shirt seated in meditation. One tile labelled Kailasa USA shows a printed image of a figure seated on an ornate throne, wearing a tall crown, a red garment and a garland, with a small deity-shrine image beside him. Participant name labels appear at the bottom of each tile.A photograph of a food offering arranged on a large round stainless steel thali placed on a yellow-gold draped table against a warm beige wall. Around the rim sit about ten small brass bowls holding rice dishes in yellow, orange, green and brown tones, with curry leaves and vegetable pieces visible. Two brass cups stand in the centre among white rice and a red flower petal. In the foreground a smaller stainless steel tray holds a metal bowl of yellow vegetable rice with green beans, carrot and peas beside a brass cup. No people are visible.Group photo in a bright home room with a pale wall and framed artwork. Ten standing people pose together, several with hands pressed in namaste. In the front left, a woman in a yellow-orange saree sits in a red patterned armchair, also in namaste. Two people hold copies of a book with a woman's portrait on its cover. On the right, a life-size cutout or printed figure of a bearded man in orange robes and a long garland of white and red flowers sits on a striped cushion. Behind the group hang two gilded frames with luminous goddess-like paintings and a Jesus portrait, with a white angel statue nearby. A small table in front holds a phone and a printed image of a deity.A top-down photo of a steel tray set on a wooden table. A brass-coloured bowl holds a yellow rice dish. Beside it sits a small steel cup of liquid. No people or deity images are visible.A close photo of an ornate gold-toned ritual tray draped in yellow cloth edged with silver brocade. Red and pink rose petals and full roses are scattered across it, with small white flowers. Two ornate silver-and-gold cups with red gem accents sit on the tray. Behind the tray, a tiger-striped fabric and a gold jewelled ornament are visible, with a red patterned floor rug at the edge. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a large round stainless steel thali on a mustard-yellow tablecloth-covered table. Around the rim sit about a dozen small brass bowls holding colourful rice preparations in yellow, green and orange, including lemon-yellow rice with green chilies and curry leaves, plus white plain rice, a thick grey-brown paste and a small brass cup of water near the centre with a red flower petal. A second smaller stainless steel tray in the foreground holds a brass bowl of the same yellow rice with green chilies and a brass tumbler. No people are visible; the scene shows a ceremonial food offering.
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KAILASA OHIO, USA On 3/9/2024

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A brass thali tray holds nine small brass bowls filled with cooked rice and food offerings in varied colours: white, pale yellow, orange-tinted and greenish grains, some garnished with a small pink tag. A brass lamp stand and a patterned cloth are visible at the top edge.A close photo of a ritual offering arrangement on a golden-embroidered cloth. Two ornate silver-and-gold vessels with small red jewelled finials stand on an ornately engraved silver tray. Between them lies a jewelled silver-and-diamante ornament with red stones, surrounded by scattered crimson rose petals. Behind the tray, a red and gold silk cloth bears the printed words OM NAMO NARAYANA, and a gold tassel hangs at the top. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SAN DIEGO, USA On 3/9/2024

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A corner altar room with a seated figure in a red turban and red robes, sitting cross-legged on an orange cloth-covered platform. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and white flower garland, holds a golden trident, and raises one hand in blessing. A small pink paper sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO on the wall. Around the figure are a white marble Ganesha statue, a gold yantra plate, brass puja tray with white flowers, a bowl of red powder, a small oil lamp, and a dark statue wearing a red cloth. A framed gilt Tirupati-style deity image hangs above. Because the figure is a ceremonial seated presentation with a turban, rudraksha mala and trident, the appearance cues are distinctive; the person is described as a seated devotee-style presentation within the altar.A home shrine photographed indoors beside a window with white blinds. Dominating the upper left is a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling man in a red turban, rudraksha mala, white flower garland and saffron-red shawl, holding a trident and raising one hand. The cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. Below it, an orange cloth covers a table holding a white marble Ganesha seated on a lotus, a golden yantra plate framed in gold, small gold deity figurines, a red-and-gold dotted deity murti, a gold Meru-shaped object ringed with rudraksha, a brass plate with white chrysanthemums and brass cups, a silver kalasha-style cup, a tray of red kumkum and a rudraksha mala. A paper sign on the left wall reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO.Overhead view of a ritual altar on an orange cloth. At center, a metal plate holds a pair of sandal-shaped padukas decorated with white chrysanthemum flowers, rudraksha malas, crystals and small beads. A bowl of red kumkum powder sits at left, and a golden ornate yantra plate with a central red mark sits at right beside a metal figure. A pink-and-gold cloth wrapped figure and a white flower lie at the bottom edge, with a rudraksha bracelet and a conch shell at right. A printed photo of a smiling man with dark hair is at the far left edge. No people are visibly seated in the frame.
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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 3/9/2024

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A screenshot of a video conference grid showing six participants in separate tiles. Top left, Rani Iyer (Enricher) sits before a green banner reading Bodhsatva Shiva-style logo and a small lamp; she wears a red and teal top. Top right, Rupa Shah (External) has eyes closed and wears a black-and-white patterned jacket over purple. Middle left, Cecily Eruthayam (External) raises both hands in a mudra against a blue sky backdrop. Middle right, Aparna (Unverified) has eyes closed and wears a green and yellow patterned top. Bottom centre, Pallavi (Unverified) appears partly in frame. A tile labelled Radha Rajwar- Chit shows a muted profile picture of a deity murti garlanded with flowers, with the label © KAILASA Seattle.Overhead photo of a round white metal tray on a gold-foil surface holding ten small stainless steel bowls of rice dishes arranged in a ring around a central small steel cup. The bowls contain rice in different colours and preparations: pinkish-red rice with dark pieces, yellow rice with orange grated vegetable, rice with green peas, rice with leafy green herbs, and plain yellow rice with orange flecks. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a ceremonial silver padukas-style footwear or sandal-shaped murti placed on a large embossed brass tray. Two red dahlia-type flowers and scattered yellow petals rest on the silver piece, with gemstone-like red inserts visible at its base. The tray sits on an orange cloth with red flower garlands and gold-bordered green fabric at the edges. No people are visible.A silver deity murti is decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The figure wears a white turban adorned with a pink flower and a jeweled brooch, a yellow shawl, and an ornate crystal-studded silver breastplate. Garlands of white jasmine and red-and-white flowers encircle the murti, and black beaded malas hang from its neck. A silver trident rests diagonally across the chest. A brass vessel is visible at the bottom edge against a golden textured backdrop. No physical people are visible.Overhead photo of a deity murti dressed in layered flower decoration on a large round brass tray. Red dahlias, red and green carnations, orange marigold-style garlands, yellow rose petals and pale purple hydrangea-like blooms surround a central silver-and-jewelled crown-like ornament. Silver embellishments set with green and red stones form an arc along the lower part, and gold rose accents border the tray. White jasmine garlands hang across the top edge, and an orange and green cloth lies beneath. No people are visible.A silver-toned statue of a standing figure in a purple turban with a jeweled ornament and pearl drops, wearing a red ruffled garland, red dhoti, gold and gemstone necklaces and a rudraksha mala. The raised right hand shows a red mark on the palm, and a red tilak appears on the chest. Behind it are yellow and white marigold garlands, a dark wall with a KAILASA SEATTLE sign, and an orange cloth. This is a murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.
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KAILASA SIERRA LEONE On 3/9/2024

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A close photograph of a gilded metal figure of a seated or standing guru-like figure, shown as a statue rather than a living person. The figure wears a maroon head wrap with a golden ornament on top, a multi-strand rudraksha mala with brown beads, and a gold-coloured trident held in its raised left hand, while its right hand holds pink bougainvillea flowers. A gold and maroon striped lower garment is visible. Behind it is a maroon draped cloth backdrop and a green-and-white background. No physical people are visible. This is a statue depiction, so a person is depiction, with the figure's identity not established from appearance.Close-up photo of pink flower petals scattered in a polished brass or bronze vessel with a beaded rim and embossed floral motifs. The petals. No people, deities or ritual figures are visible in the frame.A brass plate holds an offering for a puja: a small brass bowl of cooked white rice sprinkled with dark seeds, a green banana decorated with pink flowers, and a brass bowl of cut fruit with cashews. A small brass cup with a spoon and a lit oil lamp in a decorative brass dish sit in the background on a dark surface. No people are visible in the scene.A silver statue of a figure in a maroon-red shawl and tall maroon headwear with a feather plume stands on a silver pedestal, holding a staff in one hand and raising the other in blessing. A rudraksha-style bead mala and pink flower garlands adorn the statue. In the foreground a lit oil lamp with a bright flame sits in a brass lamp tray, and a red cushion with a decorative medallion is behind it. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 3/9/2024

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A decorated temple shrine with a golden-yellow wall and hanging brass lamps. Three large statues sit on a raised platform: the central figure wears a tall crown, a green and gold garment, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a ceremonial fan and staff; flanking figures wear turbans and crowns with green and red garments. Smaller deity murtis, a decorated kalasha and brass offering plates with lamps and flowers are arranged on the carpeted floor. A banner reads Happy Diwali, and a sign reads KAILASA SINGAPORE. No living people are visible.Indoor shrine photo at KAILASA Singapore with three large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, the central figure in green and gold with a tall crown and garlands, flanked by figures in gold and red dress. Smaller murtis, a decorated arch, brass oil lamps, a kalasha, plates of offerings and a fruit-topped tray sit on a red patterned carpet. A green-draped shrine figure stands at left, and a small painted image hangs on the yellow wall. No people are visible, so the murtis are statues only; no a person candidate is present.
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KAILASA ST. LOUIS, USA On 3/9/2024

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A photograph of a home altar draped with a red and maroon woven cloth with cream square patterns. At the centre stands a small bronze-toned standing figure on a square pedestal base, dressed in a maroon garment with a maroon and gold turban topped with a pink flower, wearing green and red flower garlands and rudraksha beads, one hand raised in blessing. To the left are a potted purple flowering heather plant and an orange artificial flower in a copper pot. To the right, a terracotta lamp stand holds a lit oil lamp beside a small terracotta incense or lamp holder with a trident motif. A white paper sign on the yellow wall reads KAILASA ST LOUIS. No people are visible.
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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA On 3/9/2024

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A video-style screenshot of a KAILASA Toronto temple shrine with gold-framed arches and red draped curtains. A shaved-headed, bare-chested man in a white dhoti-style wrap and a striped cap stands from behind at left, facing the shrine. At centre, a large deity murti is dressed in purple and gold garments with a white garland, seated above a black pedestal, with a Shivalinga adorned with red and white flower garlands in front. Two smaller gilded deity figures stand at right. A yellow printed panel at upper right reads KAILASA PARAMPAGATHA ADI PEETHA SARVAJNAPEETHA, and a red sign at its base reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. A red lower-third banner reads KAILASA TORONTO and a scrolling caption; a logo at bottom right reads NITHYANANDA.AI.A screenshot of a Zoom video call with four participant tiles in a grid. Top left, a woman with grey hair in a black top presses her palms together in anjali mudra beside a small figure in saffron robes and a red turban, with a brass lamp and decorative items on a wooden shelf. Top right, a woman in black with glasses and a red bindi wears a green leaf garland beside a large painted figure in orange robes and a red turban. Bottom left, an older woman in a blue patterned top sits on a red sofa. Bottom right, an older woman with a red bindi is shown in close-up. The Zoom toolbar with Audio, Video, Chat, Share and Leave is visible, and the taskbar shows 6:07 AM on 9/4/2024.A Zoom video-call screenshot with four tiles showing participants in home settings. Top left, a woman in a rust-orange shawl presses her palms together in anjali mudra in front of framed pictures and a peacock-feather decoration. Top right, a woman in red clothing with a red bindi and glasses sits before a temple-like shrine backdrop. Bottom left, a woman with glasses in a white shawl holds her palms together in front of a shelf with a deity painting and a seated deity image. Bottom right, an older woman with glasses is shown in a close, tilted view. The Zoom toolbar with Audio, Video, Participants, Chat, Share and Leave is visible across the bottom, and the taskbar shows the time 7:06 AM and 9/4/2024.

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