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9 May 2024

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A photograph of a decorated altar display in a room with yellow walls and a speckled floor, set before a large backdrop of a snow-capped mountain. At the centre, a figure in a red and gold garment with a flowered garland and a tall orange turban is seated on a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by offerings of fruit, sweets and bowls of food on gold and red trays. A small placard reads KAILASA TAIWAN. To the left stands a framed painting of a goddess seated on a lotus, and a yellow booklet with a red cover sits nearby. A large cardboard cutout of a turbaned figure in red robes and a garland stands at the right edge. Brass lamps, flowers and kumkum-marked vessels complete the puja arrangement, with no visible people.A young man stands barefoot with palms pressed together in anjali mudra before a puja altar in a yellow-walled room. He wears a bare chest, a white dhoti-style cloth and a dark rudraksha-type mala around his neck. Behind him a large backdrop shows a snow-lit mountain peak, and a deity murti in a red and gold garment with a red turban and garlands sits on the altar. Offerings of fruit, sweets and small bowls cover a maroon brocade-draped table with a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN. A life-size cutout of a bearded figure in a red turban, red robe and garlands stands at the right. A second person in white clothing is partially visible at the left edge.A photograph of a home shrine with a large cut-out portrait of a smiling bearded man in a saffron-brown turban with a white knot ornament, wearing a golden garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and a raised hand gesture. The portrait stands on a red and gold shimmering cloth. In front are small brass deity murti, a brass plate of marigold and yellow flower petals, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell and bowls of offerings. A sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible; the figure is a printed depiction.

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KAILASA CHINESE-WORLD On 5/9/2024

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A photograph of a decorated altar display in a room with yellow walls and a speckled floor, set before a large backdrop of a snow-capped mountain. At the centre, a figure in a red and gold garment with a flowered garland and a tall orange turban is seated on a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by offerings of fruit, sweets and bowls of food on gold and red trays. A small placard reads KAILASA TAIWAN. To the left stands a framed painting of a goddess seated on a lotus, and a yellow booklet with a red cover sits nearby. A large cardboard cutout of a turbaned figure in red robes and a garland stands at the right edge. Brass lamps, flowers and kumkum-marked vessels complete the puja arrangement, with no visible people.A young man stands barefoot with palms pressed together in anjali mudra before a puja altar in a yellow-walled room. He wears a bare chest, a white dhoti-style cloth and a dark rudraksha-type mala around his neck. Behind him a large backdrop shows a snow-lit mountain peak, and a deity murti in a red and gold garment with a red turban and garlands sits on the altar. Offerings of fruit, sweets and small bowls cover a maroon brocade-draped table with a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN. A life-size cutout of a bearded figure in a red turban, red robe and garlands stands at the right. A second person in white clothing is partially visible at the left edge.
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KAILASA GAMBIA, WEST AFRICA On 5/9/2024

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A photograph of a home shrine with a large cut-out portrait of a smiling bearded man in a saffron-brown turban with a white knot ornament, wearing a golden garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and a raised hand gesture. The portrait stands on a red and gold shimmering cloth. In front are small brass deity murti, a brass plate of marigold and yellow flower petals, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell and bowls of offerings. A sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible; the figure is a printed depiction.Close photo of three gilded metal murti statues on a decorated altar, dressed with jewelled ornaments, crowns and flower garlands. The central small figure wears a crown with a jewelled band, a stone-studded garland and a gold chest ornament, standing on a stand. The figures on either side wear dark velvet headdresses with rhinestone and gold brooches, multi-strand gold necklaces and maroon cloth. Marigold petals and yellow flower petals cover the altar. Behind them hang white and cream flower garlands and a pale embossed backdrop with a tall wisp of smoke or incense. No physical people are visible.A small metal murti of a standing deity figure, decorated with a jeweled crown, a white diamond-studded garland draped over the chest and shoulders, and gold ornaments. It is surrounded by orange and yellow marigold petals on a red cloth, with a larger gilded deity murti and maroon fabric visible at the edges. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a home shrine set up with a large printed cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing a tan turban with a gold ornament, a yellow-gold garland, gold necklaces and gold armbands, against a red and gold silk drape. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and is a printed image, so it is classed as depiction of a Swamiji candidate (probable) based on the turban, gold garlands and ornate clothing. In front stand small gold deity murti figures, a metal plate of yellow marigold petals with orange kumkum and vibhuti, small bowls of rice and offerings, and a lit oil lamp on the left. A framed sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible.Photograph of three small gilded metal murti figures on a satin-draped altar, decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and marigold petals. The central figure wears a maroon and gold crown studded with white stones, a white-and-gold dhoti-style garment with a yellow sash, and a jewelled garland. The figures on either side wear dark upswept hair with jewelled ornaments, purple garments and layered gold necklaces. A garlanded green backdrop with a banana-leaf style floral chain and a brass tray of flowers sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.Overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a large polished metal tray. Yellow flower blossoms and orange-red marigold-style petals and saffron threads surround two dark stone padukas (sandals) and a small metal deity murti at the centre. Two small clay or metal oil lamps sit among the flowers. Above, a gilded deity murti wears a multi-strand jeweled and striped garland, with more orange flowers arranged around its base. Red and maroon silk cloth lines the altar. No people are visible.
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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 5/9/2024

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Two round polished silver-toned metal thalis sit on a stainless steel counter, filled with small footed cups and bowls of food. The upper left thali holds rice dishes, a yellowish-green mixed preparation, white curd-like rice, and a brown dish topped with peanuts. The lower right thali holds several small cups containing rice with powdered or granular condiments in tan, beige and brown tones, a cup of dark red liquid in the centre, and rice topped with chopped nuts. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar setup on a metal table with a grey floor and maroon curtains behind. In the foreground stands a cutout printed photo of a bearded man in an orange-red turban, gold beaded necklaces and red-orange robes, seated with hands raised in a blessing gesture. Beside it, a pair of gold sandals rests on a gold shimmering cloth, scattered with white and pink rose petals. A silver bowl holds red-pink liquid, loose petals lie on the table, and a silver oil lamp with yellow oil burns at right.A photograph of a temple shrine with a standing metal deity murti dressed in an orange-red garment with a purple-bordered hem, wearing a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. It stands before a gold-embossed backdrop and beside a shivalinga-like stone form draped with a red cloth and a gold band. Pink-edged white rose petals are scattered across a stainless steel ledge in the foreground, and a blue cloth with gold border and white flower garland hang behind. No people are visible.Close view of a temple shrine with a bronze linga-shaped murti on a stepped, lotus-patterned pedestal, draped with a red-orange cloth and adorned with a gold crown-like garland ornament. Scattered white petals with pink edges cover the floor in front. Behind, an ornate gold-toned metal backdrop carved with figures and floral motifs. At upper right, the red-orange robe and gold necklace of a standing deity murti are visible. No people are visible in the frame.A photograph of a bronze standing figure. The figure wears a maroon turban with a golden crest, a gold necklace and waist ornaments, and draped orange-red cloth with pink and gold trim. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The figure stands on a copper pedestal in front of ornate gold repoussé metalwork. Scattered pink-and-white rose petals lie on the platform, and a seated figure in a red cloth is partly visible at right. No physical people are visible.
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KAILASA KELAMBAKKAM On 5/9/2024

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A life-size cutout photograph of a smiling man in a leopard-print turban with a red flower and tilak, wearing red-orange robes, a gold bead mala and a garland of pink and white flowers, seated cross-legged with raised hands in blessing. The cutout is placed before a purple and gold floral curtain, beside a white sign reading KAILASA KELAMBAKKAM. In front, a gold lingam with pink and red flowers sits on a gold pedestal, flanked by two brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand. No physical people are present. The cutout's appearance and dress fit the page's a person reference, so this is a probable depiction.
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KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA On 5/9/2024

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A screenshot of a Zoom Meeting window on a Windows desktop, showing a woman with dark hair pulled back, a red bindi on her forehead, a dark top and a dark pendant necklace, smiling at the camera against a plain white background. The Windows taskbar shows the time 6:05 AM and date 9/5/2024, with a participant name label reading Ma Turiyajnana at the lower left.
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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA On 5/9/2024

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A video-call gallery of nine participant tiles from a remote Brahma Muhurta Yoga session. Most tiles show individuals in home settings: one woman with hands in namaste, a smiling woman in a dark top, a man in blue with glasses, a woman in red with a bindi, and a woman with closed eyes and hands pressed together. A small tile shows a person seated in meditation pose with hands in mudra. The central upper tile is a portrait of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne, wearing an orange robe, a black crown-like head covering and a garland; the tile is labelled Kailasa USA, so it is a depiction rather than a person present. Some tiles carry participant name labels.
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KAILASA SAN DIEGO, USA On 5/9/2024

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A corner altar in a room with cream walls and white window blinds. Seated at the centre is a life-size cutout figure of a smiling man in a red turban, red robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident and raising one hand in blessing; garlands of white flowers hang from his neck. Only a printed cutout is present, so no living person is shown. Before him sit a golden Sri Yantra plate, a brass tray of white chrysanthemums, kumkum and turmeric, and a white marble Ganesha statue on the left. A framed copper yantra and a framed painting of a deity hang on the walls, and a dark murti stands on a red cloth at right. A handwritten pink-and-white sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO.Overhead photo of a home altar set up for worship. A large brass tray holds a pair of cream-coloured sandals decorated with white chrysanthemums, rudraksha beads and a rudraksha mala. Beside it sit a bowl of red kumkum powder, a small dish of yellow turmeric, and a gold-framed sri yantra on an orange cloth. A red and gold polka-dot cloth drapes a dark metal sculpture on the right, and a framed photograph of a smiling man in a red garment lies at the bottom edge. Above, a large backdrop shows a figure in red robes, with garlands and rudraksha malas hanging nearby.
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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 5/9/2024

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a central deity murti in a golden prabhavali (halo) backdrop, adorned with layered gold and beaded necklaces, a crown, and a trident in one hand. Flanking statues stand on pedestals: on the left a figure in red and white turban with white and red garlands, on the right a figure with silver crown and jewelled necklaces holding a lamp, draped in green and garlanded with white and yellow flowers. In front, a black stone Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and white garlands sits on a golden base with a small silver vessel and flower offerings. Red and gold garlands hang from the top corners, a small white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE, and the setting is a dark draped curtain with a gold-trimmed platform. No people are visible.Dark stone murti of deities on gilded pedestals against maroon velvet drapes in a temple room. At left, a tall standing figure with a silver conical crown, white and gold necklaces and a green-and-gold striped garment, framed by a gilded arched torana and a red-and-white flower garland; a small floral offering sits on the platform below. At centre, a figure with a peacock-feather crown and orange cloth, garlanded, beside a small bovine form. Two smaller standing murti flank it, each in a purple-and-red garment with a garland. A small vase with pink flowers sits on the gold platform. No people are visible in the frame.A decorated shrine with a framed portrait of a smiling man seated in meditation in an orange robe, raised right hand in blessing, with a white beaded necklace and red tilak, set against a tree-root backdrop. The portrait is garlanded with white jasmine and yellow marigold strands with red flowers. Below it sit a folded orange cloth, a brown rudraksha mala draped on a dark platter, a small framed picture of a shrine, an open book on a carved wooden box, and cream embroidered cloths. A large floral wreath with red and white blossoms rests on an orange cushion in the foreground. No physical people are present; the portrait is a printed depiction of a man in orange garments.Close-up photograph of a bronze deity's feet, shown with toes and ankles, resting on a metal base. Yellow and red flowers are placed on the feet, a red and blue cloth with tassels drapes over the top, and white and red flower garlands frame the left and right edges. Small pink petals lie on the base. Ritual decoration of a murti during worship.Overhead photo of a large round white enamel tray with a red rim holding about ten small stainless steel bowls of yellow-tinted rice dishes, arranged in a ring around a central bowl of dark brown liquid and a small steel cup. The rice varieties include visible carrot cubes, green peas or corn kernels, chopped green vegetables and leafy greens, all turmeric-coloured. A faded red and cream patterned rug lies beneath the tray and a blue lid is at the upper right. No people are visible; the image shows a community meal of vegetable rice portions served in the style of a thali.
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KAILASA SELAYANG, MALAYSIA On 5/9/2024

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Overhead photo of a floral arrangement on a dark tray covering a red cloth. Two wooden paduka sandals sit at the top flanked by yellow marigold garlands and white chrysanthemums, with red roses, yellow daisy-like flowers, green leaves, a pink bloom and jasmine sprigs decorating the centre. Small brown offerings lie near the bottom. No people are visible; the scene is a paduka puja offering set out on a tiled floor.
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KAILASA SIERRA LEONE On 5/9/2024

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A brass-coloured standing statue of a bald sage with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a maroon robe and layered rudraksha malas with ornamental beads, holding a trident-like staff, placed on an ornate pedestal. Beside it sit smaller bronze figures including a seated Ganesha-style deity, a cutout paper-print photo of a figure in maroon and gold, a plate of yellow offerings, and red flowers arranged on a red cloth. This is a puja display of statues and offerings, with no living people visible.A metallic copper-toned statue of a standing male figure is the central subject, shown with raised right hand in blessing and a trident-like staff held in the left. The figure wears multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a jewelled necklace, with a rust-red shawl draped over the body. The statue stands on a lotus-patterned pedestal among red hibiscus and red flower garlands. Beside it are a small golden Ganesha figure, a brass shivalinga on a yoni base, and a smaller seated copper statue in the lower foreground wearing rudraksha mala. A jewelled green-and-red decorative plaque sits behind the flowers. The arrangement appears to be a home altar or shrine display.Close-up photo of a brass offering plate on a metal tray. Two small brass bowls hold a clear liquid and cut yellow fruit pieces, and a mound of white cooked rice sits beside them. A large red hibiscus flower with ruffled petals fills the right side of the frame. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a food offering as part of a puja.A small metallic copper-toned statue of a figure with a smiling face and a third-eye mark on the forehead, standing before a draped brown-maroon cloth backdrop. The statue wears layered rudraksha malas and sparkling crystal-studded necklaces with blue accents, and holds a gold trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. A large red hibiscus flower sits behind the head. This is a statue, not a living person, so it is depicted rather than in person.A close photograph of a small devotional altar setup. A small brass or bronze Ganesha murti, with an elephant head and seated posture, stands on a silver-toned pedestal with embossed scrollwork. In front is a brass bowl of yellow sweet offering. To the right is a gleaming gold-coloured shivalinga on a round base, and red flower petals or garlands frame the upper edges against a red cloth. No people are visible.A bronze statue of a standing male figure with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a rudraksha mala and multiple beaded necklaces, holding a trident (trishula) in the left hand, stands on a decorated pedestal. Red hibiscus flowers surround the figure, and a maroon draped cloth forms the backdrop. Small brass items sit on a red-draped altar: a figure of a devotee, a small Ganesha, a brass bowl of yellow sweets, and a shivalinga. A brass thali with a diya and white offering sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the central figure is a statue, so no in-person candidate is present.
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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 5/9/2024

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Photo of a temple shrine with three large decorated murtis seated on a golden throne against a yellow-gold wall. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, green silk garment, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a snake-topped staff and a flame-like object. The murti to the left wears a green and red turban, red garment and multiple necklaces; the figure to the right wears a black and red crown and green and red garment. Smaller murtis in red and gold dress and flower garlands stand before them, with a purple arched canopy, brass oil lamps, a silver puja plate holding a fruit and small cups, a lit ghee lamp, a bell, and a bowl of flowers on a red and cream floor rug. These are statues, not living people.A photograph of a temple shrine room with a yellow wall bearing a white sign reading KAILASA SINGAPORE and a red banner reading HAPPY DIWALI at left. Three large decorated murtis stand in the centre: the left figure wears a crown and red garment, the central figure has a green garment and heavy gold necklaces, and the right figure wears a red and green sari-style garment with a crown. Garlands of golden beads hang on each. A green-backed deity murti sits on a throne at left, a smaller red-clad deity stands at right, and a brass oil lamp stands nearby. Offerings on the floor include brass plates, yellow flowers, oil lamps, a kalasha, and a small sacred mound. No people are visible.
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KAILASA ST. LOUIS, USA On 5/9/2024

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A Zoom video call screenshot showing three video tiles and the Zoom control bar. Top left, a man in a white shirt and a woman smile together in a plant-filled room. Top right, a smiling woman with glasses and a red bindi, labelled Gurukul-Debbie Schuehler, sits beside a small framed figure of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a white turban and garlands. Bottom centre, a smiling woman with hair pulled up sits on a dark leather sofa with palms pressed together in namaste, labelled Kathleen Kring. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind her. The bottom bar shows Participants 3, Record, Chat and End controls.

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