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11 March 2024

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A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti with gold border stands at a decorated altar, facing a shrine with a deity murti and a small framed image. Behind the altar hangs a large backdrop of a snow-capped mountain peak under a blue sky. Two standing cutout figures flank the scene: one on the right in a red turban, white shirt and gold-and-red garland, and a framed portrait in front of the mountain image shows a figure with a garland. The altar table has brass lamps, flowers, fruit offerings and a white sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN, with string lights along its base. A woven mat and a grey rug lie on the floor.A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at a shrine in a yellow-walled room, holding a framed image of a deity with a red and gold background. Behind the altar is a large banner of a snow-capped mountain peak, Mount Kailash, with a standing cutout figure in a saffron turban and garlands, and a seated photo figure in orange robes with rudraksha and flower malas. A table holds flowers, brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings, with a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN. Blue fairy lights line the floor edge and cushions and a patterned rug lie in front. One physical person is visible.A small shrine in a room with a cream wall. At centre sits a large life-sized cutout or printed figure of a bearded man in a rust-orange turban with a tilak and gold necklaces, draped in red-orange cloth, seated with one hand raised. In front stand three small gold-coloured deity murtis draped in yellow, orange and pink garlands, with rose petals scattered on a red-and-gold brocade cloth. To the right is a framed printed picture labelled KAILAS with a white garland, a small yellow pot of white orchids, and a plate of ritual items with garlands. Above, a maroon banner shows a recumbent bull and a seated deity, and a white paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. A patterned fabric hangs at the left edge. No people are visible.

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KAILASA CHINESE WORLD On 3/11/2024

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A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti with gold border stands at a decorated altar, facing a shrine with a deity murti and a small framed image. Behind the altar hangs a large backdrop of a snow-capped mountain peak under a blue sky. Two standing cutout figures flank the scene: one on the right in a red turban, white shirt and gold-and-red garland, and a framed portrait in front of the mountain image shows a figure with a garland. The altar table has brass lamps, flowers, fruit offerings and a white sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN, with string lights along its base. A woven mat and a grey rug lie on the floor.A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at a shrine in a yellow-walled room, holding a framed image of a deity with a red and gold background. Behind the altar is a large banner of a snow-capped mountain peak, Mount Kailash, with a standing cutout figure in a saffron turban and garlands, and a seated photo figure in orange robes with rudraksha and flower malas. A table holds flowers, brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings, with a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN. Blue fairy lights line the floor edge and cushions and a patterned rug lie in front. One physical person is visible.
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KAILASA GENEVA SWITZERLAND On 3/11/2024

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A small shrine in a room with a cream wall. At centre sits a large life-sized cutout or printed figure of a bearded man in a rust-orange turban with a tilak and gold necklaces, draped in red-orange cloth, seated with one hand raised. In front stand three small gold-coloured deity murtis draped in yellow, orange and pink garlands, with rose petals scattered on a red-and-gold brocade cloth. To the right is a framed printed picture labelled KAILAS with a white garland, a small yellow pot of white orchids, and a plate of ritual items with garlands. Above, a maroon banner shows a recumbent bull and a seated deity, and a white paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. A patterned fabric hangs at the left edge. No people are visible.A shrine corner with a life-sized seated statue of a saint in an orange-red turban marked with a tilak, wearing a long garland of yellow and white flowers, gold jewellery and bangles, and a saffron-toned robe. Beside it stand two small gilded deity figures in flower garlands, and a large dark stone or ceremonial object lies on a red-and-gold tray wrapped in a red-and-orange flower garland, with scattered rose petals on the table. A maroon flag shows a seated white bull, Nandi, and a temple shrine. A framed photo of a seated figure with white flowers sits on the right, a white orchid in a yellow pot stands nearby, and a white sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. Colourful embroidered banners hang on both sides.A photograph of a shrine at KAILASA Geneva. Centre is a seated life-size cutout figure of a bearded man in a rust-coloured turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing layered garlands of yellow and purple flowers and a gold necklace, with one hand raised in blessing. Before it stand three small gold-and-red murtis of deities with flower garlands, and a petal-strewn tray holds a brass-edged plate with padukas and rudraksha malas. A white orchid in a yellow pot sits to the right beside a framed picture of a seated figure with a garland. Behind is a maroon banner showing a recumbent nandi and a multi-headed deity, flanked by patterned fabric hangings with elephant motifs. A white card reads KAILASA GENEVA. No people are visible.A shrine arrangement against a white wall. Central cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala-like beads and saffron-orange robes, with a garland of yellow and white flowers, a gold chest ornament and bangles, raising one hand in blessing; he appears to be a printed or standee figure, so the photo shows a depiction. Before him stand three small gold-toned murti figures in red and pink garments with floral garlands, and a framed portrait on the right shows a seated figure in white with a flower garland. Behind them hang brown and orange fabric banners printed with a reclining bull and temple imagery. A paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. On the right a pair of wooden sandals or paduka sits on a red cloth with a garland and rudraksha beads. The table is covered with a gold and maroon brocade cloth.A photograph of a shrine set against a plain white wall. Centre, a large life-size figure seated in a meditation pose wears a rust-orange turban with a white tilak, an orange-red dhoti-style robe, layered flower garlands in yellow and pink, and a gold necklace; this is a statue, not a living person. Two gold-coloured deity murtis stand on the altar in front of it, a standing deity murti with red and gold garments and a single deity murti in red-gold robes flanked by others. On the right, a framed printed image shows a seated figure with a flower garland. A brown flag with a Nandi bull and a temple-shrine motif hangs behind, and gold-tasselled banners in green, orange and red with elephant patterns frame the scene. A small white placard reads KAILASA GENEVA. The altar is draped in gold-patterned brocade with a flower-garland offering and a small model of a temple on the right.
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KAILASA HOSUR On 18/11/2024

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Outdoor shrine featuring a large black stone statue of Ganesha seated on a rat vahana, with four arms and a crown, set within an ornate gold-painted arched frame against a red wall. Small copper-coloured statues of deities stand on a low platform in front, with yellow marigold flowers scattered nearby. To the right, a black stone pillar carved with intertwined serpents stands beside a grey block wall, and green foliage fills the background. A brass plate holding offerings sits at the base, and a hanging bell is visible at the top of the arch. No people are visible.A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a large dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black plinth, four-armed with an elephant head and holding a modak bowl and other objects. Water sheets down the black stone base and blue-tinged wet surface. Beside it stands a small group of bronze and copper-toned murtis on a low wooden stand, including a figure in orange-yellow cloth at the right. Yellow marigold flowers are scattered on the plinth and a brass plate in front holds a pair of black sandals with yellow flowers. At the right is a black stone pillar carved with two intertwined serpents with red eyes, topped with a yellow flower. Gold-embossed panels frame the shrine and a brick wall with greenery sits behind. No people are visible.A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a large black stone Ganesha murti seated on a pedestal, its trunk and four arms adorned with yellow turmeric or kumkum marks and a marigold-type flower at its base. Beside it stand three small polished bronze deity figures on a wooden stand, and at right a black stone carved naga pair entwined on a pillar with red-painted eyes. Ornate gold-painted carved panels frame the scene, with a brass tray of sandals and offerings with yellow flowers in the foreground, and wet stone surfaces. No people are visible.Photograph of three gold-toned metal murtis standing on a wet, oil-sheened stone platform, with a small seated Ganesha figure in front and a single yellow marigold flower at the lower left. The central figure is a standing deity murti with four arms, holding a snake-like object in the upper left hand and a ritual object in the upper right, with red tilak on the forehead and a tall crown. The figure to the left is a smaller standing youthful murti with hands raised in a blessing-type gesture and a red tilak. The figure on the right wears a yellow cloth draped over the shoulder and holds a small object in one hand, also marked with red tilak. A brass repousse panel stands behind them and a concrete wall with debris is visible at the right. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a perforated silver ritual tray with ornamental handles resting on grey concrete. The tray holds yellow hibiscus blossoms with dark red centres, yellow chrysanthemums, red hibiscus, pink oleander petals, white petals and a few sprigs of green grass. No people, deity murti or readable text are visible; the arrangement looks like a floral offering for puja.Outdoor shrine photograph showing a large black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched niche with ornate golden floral carving, a hanging bell at the upper left, and a tree trunk overhead. Black stone nagas or serpent sculpture stands on the right beside a small group of brass figurines and a lamp on a low platform. In front, a small oil lamp burns with a flame on a copper plate, alongside a plate of offerings, a brass tray holding black sandals decorated with yellow marigold flowers, and scattered yellow flowers on the wet stone platform. Red wall and concrete block wall in background. No people are visible.
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KAILASA HOUSTON USA On 3/11/2024

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Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a dark metal statue of a standing figure in red and purple brocade robes with a gold collar necklace and a purple-and-gold shawl, one hand raised in blessing. The figure wears a red turban-like headpiece with a red tilak on the forehead. Behind it, a larger deity murti wearing a jeweled crown and ornate jewelry stands in front of ornate gilded pillars and red velvet drapes on a black glossy floor. Only statues are present; no physical people are visible.Photograph of an ornate gold-plated shrine or throne-like altar with heavily embossed floral and scrollwork panels. In front sits a small carved peetha pedestal holding a red cloth draped over an object adorned with a gold necklace, with white lotus flowers placed on the cloth and scattered across a polished metal floor. A small brass stand with a hanging ornament stands to the left. No people are visible; the scene shows a deity murti or sacred seat arranged for worship.A small brass deity murti dressed in a red silk sari with green and gold border stands on a dark grey stone pedestal. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with red and white beads, a gold necklace, and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Above it, a larger deity figure wears a pink and gold silk garment. The floor is dark and polished, with scattered petals and a brass plate at the lower left edge.A photograph of a pair of gold sandals, or padukas, placed on a red and gold embroidered cloth. White chrysanthemum flowers and white rose petals rest on the sandals, with small brass oil lamps set on the footbeds. A brass box with a gold cushion sits to the right, and a small potted plant with crystal-like sprays stands at the left edge. The setting suggests a padapuja offering of sacred footwear, with no people visible.
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KAILASA KORATTUR CHENNAI On 3/11/2024

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Top-down photo of an empty worship setup on a wooden floor, with no people visible. An ornate brass pedestal with a brass base and a dark cushion or textile holds a pair of wooden sandals decorated with yellow marigold flowers, framed by a silver-toned leaf-patterned arch. On a dark woven mat in front, a small printed or figurine image of a seated figure in orange robes and turban sits near a brass plate with a silver vessel, a lit oil lamp, a white conch shell, small brass bowls, a brass bell, incense sticks in a holder, and a plate of fruit, nuts and dates. Another brass plate holds marigold petals.A bare-chested man with a shaved head, glasses and a vertical tilak on his forehead stands at left, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a white sacred thread, and lights a brass oil lamp with a flame on a gilded shrine niche. Behind him a blue shelf holds books and a framed chart. At right a large printed cutout portrait of a seated figure wears a red-and-white turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace, and an orange garland, seated on a leopard-print cloth. Further right a gilded deity image is decorated with red roses and white flowers. The wall is turquoise with a sign reading KAILASA KORATTUR.Indoor shrine corner in a room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor. A golden deity murti with a halo-like backdrop and a hanging garland stands at centre, beside a red-and-orange statue in an orange garment with a red-and-gold turban, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland. Two paper signs reading KAILASA KORATTUR are pinned to the wall. A framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes hangs on the left, with brass oil lamps on a draped table. At right, a framed chart of many small figures surrounds a central deity image, and a blue shelf holds stacks of books and booklets. Small offerings and a brass lamp sit on the floor before the murti.
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KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA On 3/11/2024

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A shrine photograph showing a central deity murti standing on a gold-draped pedestal before a golden arched altar backdrop with peacock feather motifs. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and another ritual implement, wears a red and gold garment, a white flower garland and a crown-like headdress. Two smaller female figures in maroon and green saris with white garlands and tiered headpieces stand on either side on a green cloth. Red and orange marigold garlands frame the top of the shrine. No living people are visible.
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KAILASA Madurai On 3/11/2024

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A photograph inside a temple shrine where a black stone deity murti stands in front of a gold arched backdrop, wearing a purple turban, red and gold garments, a garland and a trident in one hand. A young person with bare shoulders and a saffron-orange cloth draped over the body stands in the foreground holding a small oil lamp toward the murti. Tall brass lamp stands and two gold-and-red ceremonial umbrellas flank the deity, with a maroon curtain behind. A gold statue of a kneeling attendant holding a plate sits at right, beside a white placard reading KAILASA MADURAI on a table. No one in the scene is identifiable as a specific person from appearance here, so the figure is described by role only.A young boy with short dark hair stands with his back to the camera, wearing an orange cloth wrapped over his shoulder and draped around his waist, and holding a small lit oil lamp on a plate toward a seated golden figure. The figure, a golden statue on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold turban and layered necklaces, has white tilak marks on the forehead and arms. Gold railings and a staircase fill the background of this temple room, and a golden lion statue sits in the foreground. The scene shows an aarti-style lamp offering before a statue.A young boy in an orange cloth draped over his bare back and shoulders stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit oil lamp toward a golden shrine. The shrine holds several metal deity murtis decorated with red and white garlands, set on green and gold cloth, under a golden arched canopy with a brass lamp stand. A red curtain hangs behind, and a golden trident stands at the right edge. A small brass plate with a blue cloth sits in the foreground. Oil lamp aarti at a deity shrine.
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KAILASA OHIO USA On 3/11/2024

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A photograph of a yellow-walled hall with exposed wooden beams, where devotees sit on red and patterned rugs watching a flat-screen television mounted on the wall. On the left, a standing woman in a white sari with gold border holds a phone. Seated figures include a man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti, women in sarees, a girl in a red top holding a small child, and a woman in a pink shawl. In the foreground a woman in white with a rudraksha-style mala sits beside a blue cloth decorated with yellow marigold garlands. Orange and yellow marigold strings hang along the walls, a framed photo collage hangs above the screen, and a standing sound speaker and laptop are set up near a shrine with flower decorations. A man in yellow kurta sits at the back near the screen.A shirtless man in a white dhoti with a yellow border stands at right, holding a brass tray with a lamp and offerings toward three dark stone deity murtis on a teal-draped altar. The central murti wears a gold crown, a multicoloured garland, a bead necklace and carries a spear. Flanking murtis wear gold crowns, blue embroidered garments and floral garlands. On the floor sit brass pots, a brass thali, a coconut with red decoration and a woven mat. Green potted plants and maroon curtains frame the room.A group photograph of about two dozen people posed together inside a temple hall with wood-beamed vaulted ceiling and yellow walls. Behind them an arched alcove holds a blue-draped deity murti surrounded by garlands and flowers, with a KAILASA signage piece visible. Adults in saris, a white dhoti and a shirtless man in an orange-bordered dhoti stand alongside children; a toddler is held in front. A large black statue wrapped in marigold garlands sits to the left beside a stone platform with oil lamps, and multicoloured textile hangings decorate the walls. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly present.Abhishekam being performed on dark stone murti of deities in a temple shrine. At left, a person's hands pour water from a golden vessel over a small black figure, with water streaming down. In the centre stands a four-armed black stone murti wearing a yellow dhoti and a conical crown, holding a weapon-like object raised in one hand and a staff with a flag behind. At right, a second dark murti in a crown and maroon garment holds a small pot. Red damask curtains and a yellow wall form the backdrop, with garlands and brass lamps visible at upper left.A shirtless priest with a bare chest and an orange-and-white dhoti performs aarti with a lit lamp in a temple shrine room with yellow walls and wooden ceiling beams. Several deity murtis dressed in colourful silk and draped with marigold and rose garlands stand on a dark stone platform, with a gold arched frame behind them. Brass plates hold fruit, flowers and small offerings on the floor, and a maroon cushion lies near the platform. A framed portrait hangs high on the wall. Red and gold drapes frame the room.Interior of a temple shrine room with yellow walls, wooden ceiling beams and red and pink curtains. A standing priest bare-chested in a white dhoti with an orange border holds a brass tray with a bell and offerings, facing a shrine. Several dark stone deity murtis are adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands; one wears a tall gold crown and another a yellow-trimmed white garment. Brass lamps, a kalasha and small brass vessels with fruit sit on a dark granite platform, and a maroon cushion lies on the floor. A banner partly visible on the shrine reads KAIL, indicating a KAILASA temple. One person is visible.
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KAILASA PATTABIRAM On 3/11/2024

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Indoor shrine corner in a yellow-walled room with a dark red wooden cupboard labelled by a white sign reading KAILASA PATTABIRAM. A framed photograph on the wall shows a turbaned man in orange-red clothing with a long beaded necklace, pointing and holding a staff. In front, a large cutout of a smiling figure in a pink-lilac robe, crown-like turban and layered garlands sits raised in a blessing gesture; a small figure stands in front of it. A black-armed wooden chair is draped with an orange cloth and a leopard-print cloth, holding a brass pot and a gold-embroidered garland. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor, with a timestamp reading 04/11/2024 06:03 in the corner.
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KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM On 3/11/2024

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A close selfie-style photo of a bare-chested man with short grey hair, a red bindi and a sandalwood mark on his forehead, wearing multiple strands of rudraksha beads around his neck. Behind him is a shrine with a tall cylindrical lingam draped in pink and green cloth, a decorated green and gold ornamental backdrop, and a small wooden stand draped in pink. A white sign on the right reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM. In front, a small gilded deity figure in a yellow garment stands beside a green cloth-covered offering with gold jewellery, and incense sticks smoke on a brass holder. A timestamp bar at the bottom reads Monday, 04 November 2024 06:04AM.
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KAILASA Rotorua New Zealand On 3/11/2024

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A small gilded murti of a deity standing on a bed of white flower petals, wearing a tall gold crown set with white beads and jewels, a large diamond-like necklace, and a blue dress with gold-bordered hem, with an orange shawl draped over the shoulders. It holds a tall golden spear-like staff in one hand and a gold flag-shaped staff in the other, with the palm of the raised hand facing outward. Behind it, a larger deity figure in a blue and gold garment and bejeweled crown is partly visible, with red flowers and gold decorations filling the background. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a shrine arrangement showing a golden deity murti of a seated couple, both decorated with jeweled crowns, red and white flower garlands and blue brocade garments with gold trim. In front stands a smaller golden murti of a standing deity wearing a jeweled crown, a diamond-studded garland, an orange shawl over a blue dress with gold border, holding a spear-like staff topped with a small gold flag. White flower petals are scattered on a red and gold cloth. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.A photograph of a decorated deity murti display set against an ornate gilded arch framed with red and white flower garlands. Two seated figures in blue and gold brocade with jeweled crowns and jewelry sit at the back, and a smaller standing figure in blue skirt with an orange sash and white jasmine garland holds spears in front, with white flower petals scattered at its base. The display sits on a red and gold cloth printed with framed portraits. A white sign reads KAILASA Rotorua New Zealand. No physical people are visible.
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KAILASA SAN DIEGO USA On 3/11/2024

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A corner shrine arranged with a life-size cutout or printed image of a seated man in a red turban, red robes, rudraksha mala and white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden trident. A handwritten pink sign reading KAILASA SAN DIEGO hangs on the wall beside a framed Hindu deity print and a bronze-framed yantra. Before the figure sits a golden sri yantra plate, a white marble Ganesha statue, brass deity figures, a golden temple-shaped vessel and a brass tray of bananas, an orange, coins, kumkum and a red powder bowl, with lit tealight candles on an orange cloth. No living people are visible.Overhead photo of a home-style puja altar draped in red and orange cloth. A large brass tray holds two bananas, an orange, rudraksha malas, small coins and folded dollar bills, and a small heap of red flower petals sits in a bowl below it. A golden square yantra plate stands at the centre, backed by a printed poster of a figure in red and saffron robes wearing a dark rudraksha mala and white flower garlands. Oil lamps, a brass plate, and small white and bronze deity figurines surround the arrangement. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM On 22/7/2024

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Photo of a Palliezhchi morning ritual setup on a gold-and-orange silk cloth. A brass tray holds a toothbrush and toothpaste, a comb, a small green-framed mirror, a red cloth bundle, a decorated kumkum or vibhuti box with a swastika emblem, and a bundle of incense sticks. A second brass plate holds a lit oil lamp, a small brass vessel, a lamp, and white cashew-like offerings. Brass lamps with conch shells stand to the right against a purple cloth. Green and gold silk fabric and an ornate gold frame appear at the left. No people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine during the morning Palliezhchi ritual. At the centre, a covered deity murti or ritual object sits draped in a white cloth embroidered with pink, teal and multicoloured sequins and beaded trim, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace draped over it. Behind it are standing metal figures in red and green silk garments with white flower garlands. In the foreground, a golden altar edge holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, incense sticks in a brass holder, and a gold-rimmed tray with a green tray, red cloth, vibhuti and ritual items. Golden silk runners cover the altar. No people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine setup showing a dark stone deity murti of Shiva standing under a golden arched frame, wearing an ornate orange-and-gold headdress, layered gold necklaces, and garlands of white and red flowers, holding a trident in one hand. The deity wears a maroon silk garment. Two golden female lamp-bearer statues stand on either side holding lamps, and tall golden multi-tiered oil lamp stands flank the shrine beneath red and yellow ceremonial canopies. A blue cloth covers the base with flowers and a small brass stool in front. A white sign on an orange cloth-draped table reads KAILASA MADURAI. In the foreground a brass puja plate holds a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a bell, and white offerings, beside a laptop. No people are visible.A photograph of a brass puja thali set on a golden-yellow table for a Laghu Pooja. The round tray holds a lit oil lamp with a small red kumkum-marked center, a brass bowl of cashew nuts, two lit incense sticks in a stand, a small brass bell with a yellow cloth or flower, a spoon, and pink flower petals. Behind it on the white marble floor are brass lamp stands, a golden deity murti base, a small brass stool, a blue cloth and a red-and-gold silk cloth. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a puja setup on a grey silk cloth bordered with gold zari, placed on a purple cloth with green-and-yellow fabric visible at the top. Two round brass plates hold flowers, a small crystal or stone lingam-shaped object and petals. Brass bowls contain yellow turmeric, red kumkum, cashews, and a folded orange cloth with gold border sits nearby. A brass bell, conch shell, incense sticks in a holder, a brass lamp, and a bowl of rudraksha beads complete the arrangement. Below, large polished brass trays with a swastika motif and bowls of powder appear. No people are visible.A photograph of a Padapooja ritual setup on a purple striped cloth. A pair of silver padukas (sacred sandals) rests on a green cushion with gold border at the top. Below, a grey silk cloth with gold border holds brass bells, a lamp, small brass bowls of turmeric, kumkum, cashews, a conch shell, flowers and a brass plate of offerings. At the bottom, a brass tray with a swastika-engraved plate holds sacred ash, a silver dish, kumkum and other offerings, with a small bowl of pink flowers. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM On 23/7/2024

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A photograph of a gilded wooden palanquin-style bed with carved lattice sides, draped in red cloth, used for the Palliyeluchi morning ritual. Two gold-coloured murti figures stand at the sides, one on the left in a red and gold dhoti-style garment and one on the right in a red and gold sari-style dress. At the centre a deity murti is covered by a white sequined cloth with pink, teal and green embroidered motifs. In front sit a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a small brass lamp stand and a bowl of peanuts, plus a brass plate with kumkum and a red cloth on the right. Toothbrushes, a comb, a spray can and a plastic container lie on the cloth, and red bedding and folded cloths sit on a shelf behind. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a ritual setup for a morning pooja. A large round brass tray in the foreground holds a lit brass oil lamp with a flame, a small brass incense holder with a lit incense stick, a brass bowl of soaked pink-skinned nuts or pulses, a small brass cup of dark liquid with a brass spoon, and a tall brass bell-shaped stand. Behind it, a second brass tray holds toothbrushes, a comb, a plastic soap dish and a clear plastic container, and a smaller brass tray holds a pink-cushioned object with gold embroidery, a comb and a small brass vessel. At left, a white and green garment with sequins and multicolored embroidery rests on a red cloth, and a painted wooden stand with a red and gold figure is visible at upper left. A timestamp at lower right reads 24-Jul-2024 5:04:44 am and the label Palliyeluchi Pooja _SSJP.Photo of a temple-style shrine set up in an indoor hall. Central dark-stone murti of a standing deity, with a trident in one hand, draped in a maroon and gold cloth, adorned with white and red flower garlands, gold necklaces and a large crown-like headdress. Golden standing female figures holding lamp-trays flank the shrine, with tall brass oil lamp stands and red-and-gold ceremonial umbrellas on either side. A white placard reads KAILASA MADURAI in front of an orange-gold cloth-covered table. In the foreground a brass puja plate holds a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a small bell, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings. A laptop sits at the right edge. A timestamp reads 24-Jul-2024 5:47:12 am, Laghu Pooja _SSJP. No people are visible.A photograph of an empty ritual setup with no people present. Atop a green silk cushion edged in yellow and gold, a pair of silver padukas (sandals) rests on a purple striped cloth. Below on a grey silk cloth with gold border sit brass ritual items: a bell, a kalasha-style vessel, small bowls of kumkum, turmeric, and rice, a lit oil lamp, a conch shell, a rudraksha mala on a brass plate, and an incense holder. Brass plates in the foreground hold a swastika-engraved tray, a tray with white powder, a silver dish, a red paste bowl, and a matchbox. A timestamp reads 24-Jul-2024 6:43:53 am, with a caption labelled Padapooja And Paramasiva Pooja.Photograph of a ritual puja arrangement laid out on a grey cloth with a gold zari border, placed on a purple surface. Two large brass plates are engraved with an Om symbol and a pair of padukas, the sandal-shaped footprints used in padapooja. A brass bell, a spoon-handled vessel, several small brass bowls with turmeric and kumkum, a lit brass oil lamp, a white conch shell, dates in small bowls, a folded saffron-orange cloth, a rudraksha mala on a brass plate, and an incense holder with sticks are arranged around them. Above, a green and gold silk cloth covers an object with silver-coloured vessels. The bottom corner shows a timestamp reading 24-Jul-2024 with the label Padapooja And Paramasiva Pooja.A photograph of two golden deity figures standing on a wooden platform in a temple hall, beside a large cone-shaped draped cloth covered in cream fabric with sequins, pink and teal circular embroidery, and a multicolored beaded border with green edging. The left figure wears a maroon sash with gold border and a red tilak; the right figure wears a red and gold patterned sari and holds a small object. Behind them are purple and gold altar cloths and ornate shrines. A timestamp reads 24-Jul-2024 6:37:16 pm and a caption reads Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam_SSJP.
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KAILASA ST. LOUIS USA On 3/11/2024

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A screenshot of a Zoom video call with three participants in separate tiles, with the Zoom toolbar and Windows taskbar visible at the bottom. Top left, a woman with dark hair in a dark top smiles beside a window blind. Top right, a smiling woman with glasses, a red bindi and a dark top gestures at her chest, labelled Gurukul-Debbie Schuehler; beside her on the right edge, a small figure in orange and white robes with a white head covering and a garland holds a bunch of flowers, and is partly cut off. Bottom centre, a woman in a green top sits on a dark leather couch with palms pressed together in namaste beneath a framed picture, labelled Kathleen Kring. The taskbar shows 58°F Cloudy and 5:50 AM, 11/3/2024.A Zoom video call screenshot. The large central frame shows an ornate gilt framed image with a pink cloth, marigold and pink flower offerings, and a brass plate on a metal stand, apparently an altar setup for puja. Along the right, small video tiles show Gurukul-Debbie Schuehler, a smiling woman with glasses and a red bindi, and a tile for S Kamat showing the same altar. Zoom controls line the bottom of the screen. No physical people are shown in the main scene beyond small video thumbnails.
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KAILASA Singapore On 3/11/2024

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A screen capture of an online yoga session showing two shirtless men in orange dhoti-style cloth seated cross-legged on brown mats in a bright room with cream curtains. Both have hair tied in topknots and hands in anjali mudra; a dumbbell lies beside each mat. Between them, a framed portrait on a gold-edged stand shows a figure in orange clothing with a red headpiece and a mala, seated on a red draped platform flanked by a white flower vase and a yellow vase. A video-call inset in the top right shows another person. Video player controls and a 'You are screen sharing' bar overlay the frame.
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KAILASA TANJAVUR On 3/11/2024

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A dark stone murti of a deity stands on a black pedestal in front of a gold-painted wall with a maroon cloth canopy above. The figure wears a tall green and gold crown with silver trim, a pink flower at the top, a yellow marigold garland, layered white and jewelled necklaces, a gold-bordered yellow shawl, and a blue and purple dhoti. One raised hand holds a pink hibiscus and the other is lowered. Marigold petals lie at its feet. A red sign on the pedestal reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, with a timestamp overlay in the lower right corner.A photograph of a dark stone statue of a standing deity figure in a temple niche against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a tall green and silver crown, a red bindi, a flower garland of yellow marigolds, a layered pearl and gem-set necklace, and a gold-bordered cloth draped over the shoulders and a dhoti of blue and maroon tones. A red hibiscus flower rests in its raised hand. Marigold petals lie at its feet on a black pedestal. A red sign on the pedestal reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A camera timestamp in the lower right reads Nov 4, 2024 6:11:42 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The figure is a statue, not a living person.
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KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 3/11/2024

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Photo of three bronze-coloured murtis arranged on a dark stone-like platform before a gold curtain. On the left stands a small standing figure with one hand raised in blessing, wearing a flower on its head. In the centre is a tiered metal stand or peetha topped with a small cluster of stacked red and yellow flowers and a blue-violet bloom. On the right is a seated deity murti holding a bundle of yellow flowers, with a green cloth draped over its shoulder, a red flower bunch in front and a red flower garland on its base. Scattered red and yellow flowers lie around the base of the arrangement, and there are no people visible.A decorated altar with three deity murtis on golden-embroidered pedestals draped in an orange brocade cloth with gold zari and colored stone embellishments. Left, a small bronze-toned figure in a red turban with a garland and ornate necklaces stands with one hand raised. Centre, a covered murti wears a red cloth veil, a jewelled gold necklace and a garland. Right, a four-armed goddess figure in red drapery with a gold crown, garlands and a child-like figure at her side stands on a pedestal. In front on a silver tray are a bowl of white sweets, a small cup of liquid, a cup, a silver dish and yellow flowers with green leaves. A golden curtain forms the backdrop.A photograph of a decorated temple altar on a dark wooden platform set against gold curtains. At the centre is a tiered copper-coloured shivalinga-style base or stepped pedestal with a small white-and-purple flower on top. To the left stands a bronze figure of a standing male deity with hands raised in blessing. To the right a bronze figure of a seated female deity wears a green garment and a crown, with a garland of flowers. Red and yellow ixora or hibiscus-type flowers and green leaves surround the figures. In front sit a silver bowl of sliced green apples and a silver kalasha or pot on a silver plate, with more red flowers. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity arrangement on a dark wooden platform in a temple setting with gold draped backdrop. Three statues are seated or standing: a small figure on the left in a brown and gold costume with a crown-like headdress and rich jewelled necklaces, a central seated deity covered in an orange silk garment with an elaborate multi-tiered jewelled necklace of blue stones and gold, and a figure on the right in orange dhoti-style dress with a crown and ornate red and gold beaded garlands holding red and pink flowers. Yellow and red ixora flowers and green leaves decorate the platform. In the foreground are a brass plate with a silver bowl holding fruit, a copper vessel, and a red flower garland. No people are visible.A photograph of three decorated deity murtis displayed on low wooden platforms draped with green and gold embroidered cloth. The central figure is a seated murti in an orange garment with a large gold necklace and blue flower garlands. The murti on the left is dark-faced with a red turban, and the murti on the right wears a crown and stands holding flowers, with red, pink and yellow blossoms placed around each platform. A gold curtain forms the background. No people are visible.A photograph of a small bronze-coloured figurine standing on a pedestal in front of a gold curtain. The figure wears a maroon turban topped with a white flower with purple centre, a layered gold necklace with multicoloured gemstones, a pearl and green-stone pendant, and an ornate gold shoulder piece. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Before it sits a silver and red-patterned tray with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A printed sign at upper left reads part of TOBAGO. No physical people are visible.
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KAILASA UTTARAHALLI BANGALORE On 3/11/2024

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Photograph of a dark stone murti of Ganesha seated in a gilded arched niche inside a temple shrine. The elephant-headed deity has four arms, a jewelled crown with a red centre stone, and a black face with white and red tilak markings. It wears a yellow marigold garland, white dhoti with gold borders, a rust-red cloth draped at the waist, and red flower petals at its feet and on its crown. A green grass bundle rests beside one arm. The base sits on a dark stone platform above a red-painted floor with a drain cover in front.A life-size cardboard cutout standing against a gold-painted wall on a red-brown floor. The figure wears an orange turban, orange and gold robes draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala, a silver ceremonial necklace and armbands, and is garlanded with pink flower and red-and-white bead garlands. A red bindi marks the forehead. Small oil bottles and a plastic jug sit at the lower left edge. The cutout is a printed depiction, not a living person, and the scene shows no visible readable text.A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam in a shrine niche, decorated for worship. It is draped with a pink flower garland, adorned with a silver and white jewelled necklace and a silver face-ornament with a red stone, and set on a rust-red cloth bordered with orange and green and gold zari. Yellow flowers and green leaves lie at its base. Beside it stands an ornate silver trident and a small drum. Behind it are ornate silver arched frames on a gold-tinged wall, with a black deity murti partly visible at right. No people are visible.A golden statue of a seated guru figure dominates the frame, shown in a meditative pose with the right hand raised in blessing and the left hand resting on the lap. The figure wears an orange and gold wrap, a golden turban with a jewelled ornament, a red bindi and a white vertical tilak, plus a yellow chrysanthemum garland, floral necklaces and ornate gold pendant necklaces. Red and yellow roses and white flowers are laid at its feet. Behind it stand a silver trident and a small drum, a decorated brass kalasha pot with red and gold patterning, and an ornate silver arch. This statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.Interior shrine photograph with four murti in arched niches against gold-painted walls. Left to right: a dark stone figure draped in red-and-white cloth with a yellow marigold garland; a black linga with a red-and-white cloth, a pink-and-white flower garland and a trident placed in front; a standing dark deity murti in orange and red cloth with a yellow garland and a silver crown; and a dark figure at far right in a white and pink cloth with a yellow flower garland. A golden seated figure with hands in anjali mudra, wearing a yellow flower garland, sits on a red platform. Brass oil lamps and a brass plate with flowers and offerings sit on a white cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti, with a boar-like face and four arms, sits on a dark pedestal before a deep maroon draped backdrop with ornate gold-toned temple framing. It wears a long yellow chrysanthemum garland, a second garland of gold coins, a gold necklace with a large pendant, a maroon and cream silk dhoti-style cloth, and a crescent-shaped ornament on its head. Red flowers and green leaves are placed around its arms and shoulders, and a small red flower rests at its lap. No people are visible in the scene.

No satsang page or transcript is available for this day yet. The dated photos are available below.