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10 March 2024

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Photograph of a home shrine with a large framed portrait labelled as a man in orange robes seated outdoors among trees with a rudraksha garland above a throne-like seat draped in red cloth. To the right, a smaller framed portrait shows a figure in orange with a long necklace. In the foreground, a seated figure in a red turban and red garments, adorned with pink flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing beside a copper vessel with yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps, bowls of kumkum and flower petals sit on a low table with a peacock-feather fan at left. The setting is a tiled room with a striped mat on the floor.A Zoom video call screenshot of a meditation session with six participant tiles. Five women appear in small video windows: at top left a woman and a young girl pose close together against a light wall, at top centre a smiling woman with long dark hair is highlighted with a green border, at top right a woman in glasses and a white patterned top, bottom left an older woman with glasses and a floral background, and bottom centre a woman in glasses and a yellow top sits on a beige sofa. A purple tile with a letter k marks a sixth participant with no video. The Zoom toolbar shows six participants, and the Windows taskbar displays 10:22 PM on 10/4/2024.Inside a temple shrine, a bare-chested man with swept-back grey hair, wearing a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala, stands at left holding a brass lamp toward a green-and-pink saree-clad deity murti seated on a black pedestal. Behind, a black stone murti pair under a gold arch wears garlands and orange headwear. Flower garlands in yellow, white, red and green decorate the figures, and dark murtis flank the right side. A printed sign reads KAILASA OHIO.

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KAILASA Coimbatore On 3/10/2024

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Photograph of a home shrine with a large framed portrait labelled as a man in orange robes seated outdoors among trees with a rudraksha garland above a throne-like seat draped in red cloth. To the right, a smaller framed portrait shows a figure in orange with a long necklace. In the foreground, a seated figure in a red turban and red garments, adorned with pink flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing beside a copper vessel with yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps, bowls of kumkum and flower petals sit on a low table with a peacock-feather fan at left. The setting is a tiled room with a striped mat on the floor.
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KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA On 3/10/2024

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A Zoom video call screenshot of a meditation session with six participant tiles. Five women appear in small video windows: at top left a woman and a young girl pose close together against a light wall, at top centre a smiling woman with long dark hair is highlighted with a green border, at top right a woman in glasses and a white patterned top, bottom left an older woman with glasses and a floral background, and bottom centre a woman in glasses and a yellow top sits on a beige sofa. A purple tile with a letter k marks a sixth participant with no video. The Zoom toolbar shows six participants, and the Windows taskbar displays 10:22 PM on 10/4/2024.
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KAILASA OHIO, USA On 3/10/2024

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Inside a temple shrine, a bare-chested man with swept-back grey hair, wearing a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala, stands at left holding a brass lamp toward a green-and-pink saree-clad deity murti seated on a black pedestal. Behind, a black stone murti pair under a gold arch wears garlands and orange headwear. Flower garlands in yellow, white, red and green decorate the figures, and dark murtis flank the right side. A printed sign reads KAILASA OHIO.A golden-bronze statue of a seated female deity, shown in a temple setting, wears a green silk sari with a magenta and gold-zari border. The figure has a jewelled golden crown, multi-strand necklaces with red, blue and white stones, and a red bindi. Its raised right hand is in abhaya mudra and the left hand rests in the lap. The statue is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and orange and green fabric garlands. Behind it are ornate gold and red embroidered textiles and a gold-embossed wall panel. This is a deity murti, not a living person.A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands centrally in a shrine, adorned with a golden crown, large gold earrings, a nose ring and an elaborate jewelled necklace set with green and red stones. She wears a pink and green silk sari with gold zari border and holds a lotus stem in one hand. A garland of red, yellow and orange roses and a large circular floral arch in green, pink, yellow and white ribbon-like flowers frames her. Other decorated deity murtis with floral garlands stand to the left and right, and a blue silk-clad figure is visible at the right edge. No physical people are visible.
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KAILASA PONDICHERRY On 3/10/2024

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A photograph of a large grid of identical offering packets arranged on a pale wall. Each square of coloured cloth (orange, pink, green, purple, maroon and teal) holds a bundle of bananas tied with yellow cord, a leaf, pink flowers, a small heap of fruit or sweets, and a folded paper packet. No people are visible in the frame, and the arrangement suggests prepared offerings laid out for a puja.
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KAILASA SAN DIEGO, USA On 3/10/2024

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Top-down view of a home shrine set up for puja on an orange and red cloth. A large framed golden yantra sits at the centre back, flanked by two small gold deity figurines. In front, a brass thali holds three yellow bananas, two red apples, a pink rose, folded paper currency, rudraksha beads and a small framed picture of a saffron-clad figure. A bowl of red kumkum and a dish of turmeric sit at the front. To the left stands a gold sri yantra on a plate, and a red-clad, rudraksha-garlanded figure stands on the right with a black shivalinga. A large printed image of a seated figure in red and white garlands covers the background. No people are visible.A cutout or printed life-size image of a smiling man in red turban, red robes and layered rudraksha malas with white flower garland, seated cross-legged in a corner shrine. He raises one hand in blessing and holds a silver trident. Before him sit a gold yantra plate, small gold deity figurines, a white marble Ganesha, bananas, apples, a pink rose, a brass tray of offerings and a bowl of red kumkum on a red cloth. A framed Tirupati-style Venkateshwara painting hangs above on the left, a gold sri yantra panel on the right, and a red-clad black deity statue stands at right. A handwritten sign reads "KAILASA SAN DIEGO". Since the figure is a depiction rather than a physical person in the room, no living people are visible.Overhead photo of a home altar set up for puja on an orange-red cloth. A large gold-framed yantra sits at the top centre, flanked by two small gold deity figures. A round brass tray holds three yellow bananas, two apples, a pink rose, rudraksha beads, folded paper money and small containers, with a basin of red kumkum powder below it. To the right are a dark wooden stand holding a rudraksha mala and a black stone object. A framed photo of a smiling woman with a red bindi and red garment sits in the lower right corner. Behind the altar is a large printed image of a seated figure in red clothing with garlands. No people are physically present.
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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA On 3/10/2024

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A seated man smiles widely with both palms raised toward the camera in a blessing gesture. He wears an ornate gold crown with a jewelled Shiva-style band, a rudraksha mala, and a rust-brown robe over a bare upper body with a dense garland of pink lotus buds and red-yellow flowers. Gold ornaments, rings and bangles adorn him. He sits on a red-cushioned throne backed by elaborately carved gold panels, with a silver staff visible at the left edge.A golden metal murti of a goddess, presumably Devi Rajarajeshwari as named in the page excerpt, stands centrally, wearing a tall golden crown and a red-pink garment with ornate jewelled necklaces. She is draped in dense garlands of white, yellow-orange and red flowers, with green leaf garlands framing her. She holds a lotus-like emblem in one raised hand. She sits on a purple and gold brocade cloth, surrounded by scattered red and pink petals, white flower bunches, and a brass oil lamp on the left. Behind her hang an orange and gold fabric, a teal silk drape, and ornate gold-toned panels. No people are visible.A dark-complexioned deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arched niche draped with teal and green silk, photographed in a temple setting. The murti wears a jewelled crown with pink and green stones, a large layered gold and stone necklace, orange-and-cream striped garments, and white floral garlands. It holds a golden staff topped with a small perched bird in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, with white vibhuti-style markings on the forehead. This appears to be a murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, as described on the page. No people are visible.A shirtless priest in white dhoti with orange-gold border and sacred marks on his bare back and arms stands at left, reaching toward a seated golden-bronze deity murti of a goddess. The murti wears a green turban-style crown, a red and white jeweled necklace, a gold and green sari with pink cushion behind, and white and red garlands. In front stand a brass kalasha-style vessel with flower garlands, a red decorated pot and a copper pot with yellow flowers. A gold ornate arch frames the shrine, with a placard reading KAILASA SAN JOSE on a stand to the right. The scene depicts puja at a shrine.A priest with a bare upper body and a white dhoti bordered in gold stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a seated deity murti. The murti wears a green turban, a gold and red-jewelled necklace, a magenta cloth and a yellow-gold skirt with green trim, and is framed by a gold arched throne with a garland of red and white flowers. In front are brass lamps, a flower-decorated vessel, a copper pot and a yellow floral arrangement on a gold cloth. A framed sign reads KAILASA SAN JOSE beside the throne. The scene shows a puja.A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold border stands with his back to the camera, performing puja before a large black deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari. The murti wears a gold crown, silver-and-gold jewellery and a red-and-gold sari, framed by a gilded arch carved with lions and set against a teal and green draped backdrop. In front, a smaller murti is decorated with garlands of marigolds, white flowers and red blooms, with an oil lamp and a brass kalasha nearby. A small easel sign reads KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA.
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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 3/10/2024

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A shrine room with a yellow-painted wall displays a row of golden deity murtis draped in green and gold garlands and marigold and rose garlands. The central murti is adorned with a tall crown and holds a staff, flanked by two smaller murtis in gold and pink-trimmed dress. A white sign reads KAILASA SINGAPORE above a framed picture. Brass lamps, a kalasha, brass plates, coconuts and bananas sit on a red-and-gold rug before the murtis, and a banner on the left reads HAPPY DIWALI. No people are visible.
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KAILASA ST. LOUIS, USA On 3/10/2024

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Three metal murti statues stand on a gold-toned draped cloth with green and gold brocade on a table. The left figure, with a crown and pearl and gem necklaces, wears a magenta shawl and a teal skirt, and holds its hands in a blessing pose. The central figure wears a maroon turban with jewelled ornaments, gold necklaces and a maroon dhoti. The right figure wears a green blouse and teal skirt with pearl necklaces and a jewelled crown, holding a staff. A white hydrangea-like flower arrangement sits at the right, and a small white card reads KAILASA ST LOUIS. A gilded backdrop with an arched frame stands behind them.Three bronze deity murti statues stand on a green and gold brocade cloth before a gold backdrop. The left figure, under an arched frame, wears a pink shawl, blue skirt and long pearl and bead garlands. The centre figure wears a maroon turban and maroon dhoti with a gold-and-jewelled necklace and garlands, one hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a green blouse and skirt with pearl and red-stone necklaces and holds a kalasha-like vessel. Red chrysanthemums, a white hydrangea arrangement and scattered pink petals sit at their bases. A white placard reads KAILASA ST LOUIS.
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KAILASA Selayang, Malaysia On 3/10/2024

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Top-down photo of a paduka puja offering: a pair of black sandal-shaped padukas placed on a pink cloth edged with gold stripes, on a metal tray. The padukas are decorated with purple and green chrysanthemums and ringed by yellow marigold garlands. Two small terracotta pedestals or lamp stands stand between the padukas. No people are visible, only a hand at the lower right edge.
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KAILASA TANJAVUR On 3/10/2024

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A dark stone standing murti of a deity is the central subject, shown frontally against a gold-painted wall beneath a maroon and gold cloth valance. The figure wears a tall green and silver crown with diamond-like studs, a pink and white flower garland, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a gold-bordered green and striped lower garment. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, holding a red flower, and yellow marigolds lie at its feet on a black pedestal with a red KAILASA THANJAVUR plaque. No living people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a standing figure dressed in an ornate jewelled crown and a heavy embellished breastplate set with red, green, blue and white stones. The murti wears an orange and red silk garment with purple sleeves and is garlanded with yellow chrysanthemums and pink flowers. Its gold-coloured hands are raised in gesture. Behind it hang green, pink and gold triangular bunting flags, a gold tinsel garland, and a framed temple illustration. Beside it stands a dark stone shivalingam with a brass lamp hanging above, and a small pot with a flower garland. No people are visible.Two black stone or metal deity murti stand side by side against a golden wall at a temple shrine in Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The taller figure on the right wears a tall green and gold crown with decorative bands, a red tilak, pearl and gold necklaces, a green and gold dhoti with a gold shawl, and a red flower in its raised hand, garlanded with pink and white flowers. The smaller figure on the left wears an ornate jewelled crown, a large beaded and gemstone-studded collar in red, green and blue, a purple and pink silk garment, and yellow flower garlands. A red placard in front reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a yellow marigold offering lies at the base. The image carries a timestamp overlay.Photograph of two statues in an indoor shrine with a golden-yellow wall behind them. On the right, a tall black stone standing figure wears a green and red crown, green and gold draped garments, a long garland of pink flowers and layered white and gold necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. On the left, a headless decorated figure is dressed in a peach and purple garment with an ornate jewelled collar set with red, blue and green stones, draped in a yellow marigold garland. Yellow flowers lie at the base of the black statue. A red sign reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a timestamp overlay reads Oct 4 2024 6:36:02 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.Photograph of a decorated deity murti standing on a golden pedestal before a golden kalasha-shaped offering vessel with a marigold placed on it. The murti wears a green and pink silk sari with gold zari border, a red blouse, a large jeweled necklace set with red, green and blue stones, and a tall ornate crown. It is garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink flowers. Behind it, white dhoti-style cloth covers the seat, and in the background are dark stone-like forms with pink flowers, a hanging brass lamp, and a framed picture on the wall. A timestamp overlay reads Oct 3, 2024 at 8:58 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.A photograph of a black stone standing deity murti in a temple niche against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a tall green and silver crown with a diamond motif, a pink flower garland, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and a green and gold silk dhoti with gold border. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and a red tilak marks the forehead. A maroon and gold cloth canopy hangs above. A timestamp in the lower right reads Oct 3, 2024 7:17:10 PM, with the location Karanthai Thanjavur Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA On 3/10/2024

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A Zoom video call screenshot showing three women with palms pressed together in anjali namaskar. Top left, a woman in a blue patterned top stands in a room with a window and blinds, labelled komathy. Top right, a woman with glasses and a dark top sits in front of a wall photo of a smiling man in orange robes, a red turban and a green garland, labelled Ca Shakunthaladevi Dayalingam. Bottom centre, a woman in a dark top sits before a small shrine with a figure in red and orange attire, labelled SJPY129 Nirmala Sivaji. The Zoom toolbar shows participants 3, and the taskbar shows the date 10/3/2024.A photograph inside a gilded temple shrine room with a red and gold curtain behind a central deity murti, garlanded with marigold and flower strands. A priest in a white dhoti with gold border and bare chest, wearing a bead mala and a red-and-gold headdress, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a bell in the other. In front of the central murti sits a black Linga on a tiered stone platform, surrounded by offerings of pineapple, grapes, oranges, apples and bananas on a tray, with flower petals and a small brass dish. Side shrines feature more garlanded deity murtis and an EXIT sign is visible on the wall. A sign on the right reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA.A photograph inside a golden temple shrine room with red curtains and ornate gilded arches. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, his right arm raised, holding an object towards the shrines. Before him a black Nandi bull statue wears a blue cloth and garland, with a linga draped in white and orange flower garlands. Behind, a deity murti in pink and gold garments holds a staff, and a black stone deity is decorated with garlands. Trays of pineapple, grapes, oranges, pomegranate, flowers and brass lamps sit on the platform. A sign at right reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA.Devotees sit seated on maroon and purple cloth in a temple hall, hands pressed together in anjali mudra before a row of black stone deity murtis in saffron and red garments with garlands, backed by a golden-yellow altar with figures. Brass oil lamps (diyas) burn on brass plates with leaves and petals in front of them. A woman in white sari sits at left, a woman in orange-gold sari with glasses beside her, a woman in pink silk sari in the center, a woman in teal sari behind a boy in pink kurta, and a woman in red top at right. A bald man in white near the right edge also sits in prayer, and a young boy in yellow kurta sits in the foreground beside a girl in yellow dress. Scene shows a group puja or aarti at the ashram.A bald, bare-chested priest with a white beard stands with his back to the camera, wearing a white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala. He holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a black stone deity murti dressed in a pink silk sari, heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, a golden crown, and a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. The murti is framed by an ornate gold arch with a pink backdrop. Before it are fruit offerings including oranges, apples, grapes and a pineapple, brass vessels, a small brass lamp, and scattered petals. A red EXIT sign is visible at the top left.
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KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 3/10/2024

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A small golden statue of a standing figure in a maroon turban with a jeweled ornament at the forehead, wearing layered jeweled necklaces with red, green and black beads, a dark maroon garment and gold-toned ornaments, with one hand raised in blessing. The statue stands on a gold-toned pedestal set on an ornate gold and red embroidered cloth. Fresh and dried flowers lie at its base, including yellow blossoms, blue blossoms and white flowers. An orange cloth and a gold curtain form the background. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.A photograph of a small gilded murti of a seated deity pair, adorned with crowns, jeweled necklaces and red-and-gold garments with a yellow dhoti. The figures sit on an ornate silver-edged peetha draped in orange embroidered cloth with gold sequin work. Blue and yellow flowers, white blooms and neem-like green leaves are arranged around the base, and a gold curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated object resembling a Guru Padhuka or ritual offering set on an ornate silver tray draped with an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central form is wrapped in yellow fabric with a silver border and adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with red and white stones, topped by a blue flower. Yellow and blue flowers, a white flower and green leaves surround the base. A gold curtain hangs behind. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar set up before gold curtains. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the curtain at the top centre. On an orange embroidered cloth stand three figures on wooden pedestals, each garlanded with flowers and fresh leaves. The central figure is a deity murti draped in a yellow cloth, with a blue flower on its head. The figure on the right is a gold-coloured deity murti with a crown and ornate jewellery. The small figure on the left is a brown-and-gold figure wearing a red cap and a garland. Blue and yellow flowers decorate the altar. A silver plate holds offerings and a small brass vessel sits in front, beside a silver bowl of food offerings. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual padukas (sacred sandals) pair placed on a red velvet cloth with gold sequin paisley embroidery and a green and gold border. The wooden padukas are decorated with yellow flowers and blue butterfly-pea flowers, with a pink rose and white blossom at the centre, and neem leaves arranged above. Two round brown objects sit on the padukas. No people are visible; the scene is a padapuja-style offering of flowers to the Guru Padukas.A photograph of a temple altar display with three decorated murti figures on silver-trimmed platforms set on an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central figure wears a yellow silk cloth and a jeweled necklace with blue flowers on its head. The figure on the right is a seated deity in gold and red garments with a crown and jeweled ornaments. The small figure on the left is a standing statue in a red headpiece with rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace. Yellow and blue flowers and green leaves surround the platforms. In front, a silver thali holds a small bowl, a cup and white sweets. A gold curtain forms the backdrop. No people are visible.
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KAILASA UTTARAHALLI BANGALORE On 3/10/2024

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A golden seated statue of a guru in a meditative pose, adorned with a yellow marigold garland, red flowers, a red-and-gold rudraksha-style bead necklace with a red gem pendant, and a red and gold cloth draped over the shoulders, sits in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The right hand is raised in blessing gesture. Before the statue on a red ledge are brass oil lamps, a small framed printed portrait of a robed figure placed on an orange-gold cloth with three pink and yellow flowers, a brass plate of red and orange flowers, brass bowls with kumkum, and bananas at the lower left. This is a photograph of a shrine for GuruPuja arrangements; no living people are visible. The statue is a depiction, and no in-person candidate is present.Photograph of a shrine room with a golden seated statue of a figure wearing a gold-coloured turban and layered yellow marigold garlands, with a Shiva linga-like form with red flowers at the top behind it. The statue sits on a red pedestal flanked by two lit brass oil lamps, with a trident and a kalasha-style vessel to the right. A white-clothed altar table in front holds bananas, brass plates of red and yellow flowers, a small kumkum dish, a conch, a brass cup, and lit lamps, with incense smoke rising at the right edge. The walls are gold-painted with ornate arched frames. No people are visible.A dark stone Shiva lingam is the central object, draped with a long garland of yellow marigolds and red roses. A gold-and-stone trident-shaped ornament and a white and red decorative band adorn the lingam. A pink cloth with a woven gold border lies beneath it, and a small silver-framed arch stands behind. Yellow flowers fill the lower right corner. No people are visible; the scene shows a Shiva puja setting with flower offerings.A black stone deity murti sits in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a ring of yellow marigold garland with green leaves and red flowers, a long pearl-and-gold necklace, and a blue and pink silk sari with gold border. A small oil lamp burns on a brass dish at the lower left, with more marigolds below. The backdrop is a maroon cloth, and the setting appears to be a shrine.Photograph of a dark stone murti of Ganesha seated in a shrine niche with an ornate gold arch behind it and a maroon cloth backdrop. The deity wears a gold and jewelled crown, a jewelled necklace and chest pendant, and a yellow flower on its head. Yellow marigold garlands drape its shoulders and base, with orange and red flowers and a sprig of green grass placed around it. An orange silk cloth lies over its lap. No people are visible.A life-size printed cutout standing against a gold-painted wall in a temple-style room. It depicts a smiling figure in an orange-and-yellow turban and saffron robes, wearing a red bindi, hoop earrings, a large garland of yellow marigolds, red roses and white-and-red flowers, and many rudraksha beads on the chest. Gold armlets and bangles are visible, and the cutout stands beside a red and gold statue with shelves of items to the left. Swamiji (probable) appears as the depicted figure in this printed cutout, with saffron/orange clothing, a turban and rudraksha malas as cues.
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KAILASA VANIYAMBAI On 3/10/2024

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A Navaratri golu display in a room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor. Tiered white-draped steps hold rows of painted clay dolls and deity figures in pink, yellow, green and red, many seated on lotus bases. A brass kalasha with mango leaves and a coconut stands on a patterned low stool in front, beside a small red wooden shrine with a framed deity picture and a lamp. At left, a large printed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron-red robes with rudraksha malas and an orange marigold garland is labelled on a wall sign. Two gold-and-green decorative pillars stand at either side, and a seated doll in red and gold sits at the right.A home shrine photographed indoors on a white lace-patterned cloth over a wooden cabinet, set against a turquoise wall. On the left, a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a white bead necklace seated before a banyan tree. On the right, a tall framed portrait of a long-haired figure in white and gold dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne against a blue background, with Tamil script at the bottom. Between them stand a framed deity print of a multi-armed figure, two brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass plate of kumkum and flower-like offerings with a small flame, a dark stone lingam-like object on a dish, a small bowl with yellow marigolds, and a book with a red cover. Yellow marigold petals are scattered throughout.Indoor shrine set up on a wooden floor against a teal wall. On the left, a large ornate backdrop shows a multi-headed, multi-armed deity form with a figure seated before it, possibly a deity murti or print. Centre, a life-size printed cutout of a person in a red-pink turban and ornate pink robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a flower garland, is seated on a leopard-print covered seat; the cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. Right, an ornate brass throne-like chair with a flower-decorated seat holding sandals and marigold and red flowers. In front, a small puja setup with a brass vessel, a lit oil lamp, bananas on a plate, flowers and other ritual items on a dark mat.A photograph of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti performing a Navaratri golu display, holding a lit flame or lamp toward a tiered arrangement of painted clay dolls and deity figures on white-draped steps. A brightly coloured Hindu deity figure with blue skin stands at the top right, and a gilded multi-armed deity murti sits at left beside a framed picture. A seated figure in a red and gold turban, garlanded with flowers, is among the dolls at centre. Tiered shelves hold lotus-seated goddess figures in pink, green and yellow, and a small rath or chariot-shaped doll rests at lower right. A green shoot with yellow flowers sits in the foreground. The man is the only physical person visible.
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KAILASA Whyalla, Australia On 3/10/2024

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A life-size cutout or printed portrait of a smiling man in a gold-and-olive brocade turban and matching shawl with gold motifs, seated on a red velvet gilded sofa with his right palm raised in blessing. He wears a marigold and white flower garland and a red bindi. A white paper label on the sofa reads "Whyalla Australia". In the foreground, a brass bowl on an ornate brass pedestal holds a pair of black sandals with brown straps, decorated with yellow chrysanthemum flowers, a lagapuja-style offering. No living people are visible.

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