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10 May 2024

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A screenshot of a video call grid with eight tiles showing smiling women, several with hands pressed together in anjali. Top left tile shows two women embracing with a small framed deity figure behind them. Top centre tile shows a woman with a red bindi and beaded necklace in a white top beside a bookshelf with figurines. Top right shows a woman in a grey top in a bright living room. Middle row shows a woman in a saree with a tilak and jewelry in a dark square tile, an older white-haired woman in a navy top with hands in anjali, and two women at a window, one in a white tank top with hands in anjali and one in a plaid shirt. Bottom row shows a woman with a tilak and hands in anjali, and a woman in a dark top in a bright room. Eight people are visible in total.A life-size cutout photograph of a smiling man in red-orange robes seated cross-legged in a meditation pose, raising both palms in blessing. He wears a leopard-print turban with a yellow flower, a white and red-pink flower garland with a long strand of rudraksha beads, and gold bangles. A peacock feather fan with a jewelled centre sits at his side. The cutout rests on a golden cushion above a brass bowl with yellow and pink flowers. Brass oil lamps flank it on either side, and a yellow rose lies at the base. Behind is a purple curtain with gold floral pattern. A printed white sign in front reads KAILASA KELAMBAKKAM. No physical people are present.A photograph of a life-size cutout standing against a cream panelled door, showing a smiling man in a red turban with a red bindi, red robes and a long rudraksha mala, raising both palms in blessing. A handwritten paper sign is attached to the door beside the cutout. In front of it stands a small table draped in a leopard-print cloth holding a silver tray with an orange, an apple and a banana, a small brass kalasha-style vessel with spoons, and two brass oil lamps. Two metal deity murtis dressed in red and gold stand on the table, one holding a staff-like object and a flower. The cutout depicts a depiction of Swamiji (probable) from its red turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-red robes, shown on a printed panel rather than as a physical person.

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KAILASA FRANCE On 5/10/2024

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A screenshot of a video call grid with eight tiles showing smiling women, several with hands pressed together in anjali. Top left tile shows two women embracing with a small framed deity figure behind them. Top centre tile shows a woman with a red bindi and beaded necklace in a white top beside a bookshelf with figurines. Top right shows a woman in a grey top in a bright living room. Middle row shows a woman in a saree with a tilak and jewelry in a dark square tile, an older white-haired woman in a navy top with hands in anjali, and two women at a window, one in a white tank top with hands in anjali and one in a plaid shirt. Bottom row shows a woman with a tilak and hands in anjali, and a woman in a dark top in a bright room. Eight people are visible in total.
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KAILASA KELAMBAKKAM On 14/8/2024

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A life-size cutout photograph of a smiling man in red-orange robes seated cross-legged in a meditation pose, raising both palms in blessing. He wears a leopard-print turban with a yellow flower, a white and red-pink flower garland with a long strand of rudraksha beads, and gold bangles. A peacock feather fan with a jewelled centre sits at his side. The cutout rests on a golden cushion above a brass bowl with yellow and pink flowers. Brass oil lamps flank it on either side, and a yellow rose lies at the base. Behind is a purple curtain with gold floral pattern. A printed white sign in front reads KAILASA KELAMBAKKAM. No physical people are present.
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KAILASA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA On 5/10/2024

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A photograph of a life-size cutout standing against a cream panelled door, showing a smiling man in a red turban with a red bindi, red robes and a long rudraksha mala, raising both palms in blessing. A handwritten paper sign is attached to the door beside the cutout. In front of it stands a small table draped in a leopard-print cloth holding a silver tray with an orange, an apple and a banana, a small brass kalasha-style vessel with spoons, and two brass oil lamps. Two metal deity murtis dressed in red and gold stand on the table, one holding a staff-like object and a flower. The cutout depicts a depiction of Swamiji (probable) from its red turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-red robes, shown on a printed panel rather than as a physical person.A small household altar photographed on a leopard-print cloth. Two bronze-finished murti figures stand side by side: on the left a child-like figure in a red turban with pearl ornament, red satin garment, beaded necklaces and a raised hand; on the right a deity murti in a red sari-like drape with gold embroidery, a jeweled crown and a green-and-red beaded garland, holding a tall green stalk. Behind them a large printed image shows a seated figure in red robes with a rudraksha mala, and a small locket pendant hangs from the mala. In front are a silver pot with spoon, a silver bowl, a red apple, an orange, a silver flower-shaped incense holder and an oil lamp. No people are visible.
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KAILASA OHIO, USA On 5/10/2024

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A photograph of a golden-toned statue of a seated female deity, adorned with a jeweled crown set with a red stone, ornate gold and gemstone necklaces, and a bright orange and magenta silk sari with a lime-green lower garment. The statue is garlanded with red and pink roses and green leaves, with a green toy parrot perched at its left side. Behind it are marigold and white flower garlands in orange, yellow and white, along with gold-embroidered red and orange fabric. The figure's right hand rests open on its lap, and its eyes are closed in a serene expression. This appears to be a decorated murti in a worship setting, consistent with an alankar display.
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KAILASA PORUR On 5/10/2024

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A small home shrine photographed at dusk, with no people present. A brass pedestal with a golden bowl-shaped top is draped in a dark blue cloth edged with gold leaf motifs and garlanded with yellow marigolds. Behind it, a framed picture shows a multi-tiered temple gopuram, and a brass deity murti stands on the left beside a figure in a red-and-white painted print. A small brass lamp with a lit wick sits on a stand at left, a copper plate of marigold petals and a white conch shell lie on the wooden shelf, and a red oil lamp burns in the foreground beside a whole pear and a copper tray scattered with petals. A timestamp reads Chennai Oct 6, 2024 05:29:36.A photograph of a shrine dominated by a large printed portrait of a smiling figure in a red-orange robe and matching turban, seated cross-legged with raised palms, wearing a white and red garland and red beaded bangles. In front, a gold-and-brass bowl holds a pair of grey sandals on a white cloth, decorated with yellow marigolds. Gilded throne-like side panels frame the setup. Lower left shows a framed deity image with a lit oil lamp and a small figure, plus marigolds. A smaller cutout portrait of a similarly dressed figure with a garland stands at the right edge. No living people are visible; the portrait cannot be assessed for identity from appearance here, so it is described by role only.
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KAILASA SAN DIEGO, USA On 5/10/2024

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A corner altar set up in a room with a window of blinds. At the centre is a life-size cutout or printed image of a smiling seated figure in a red turban and red robes, with a red tilak, rudraksha mala and white flower garland, holding a trident and raising one hand in blessing; this figure is a depiction, not a physical person. Below sits a gold yantra plate, a white marble Ganesha, a small gold-toned deity figure, a brass plate of bananas, apples, a pink flower and rudraksha beads, a bowl of red kumkum and a small brass cup on an orange cloth. A red-and-white dressed black Ganesha-like figure stands at right. Framed Tirupati-style Venkateshwara painting and a framed gold yantra hang on the wall, and a paper sign reads KAILASA SAN DIEGO.Overhead photo of a home altar set up for puja. A golden framed yantra plate sits at the top on an orange cloth, with a pink rose on it. A large brass tray holds three yellow bananas, two red apples, rudraksha malas, a pink flower, small coins and folded banknotes. A bowl of deep red kumkum powder sits in front, with a dish of almonds and a gold sri yantra plate to the left. A small framed photograph of a smiling person appears at the bottom edge, and a red-clad figure stands at the right edge. A pink and white garland drapes behind, under a large red backdrop. No people are physically present.
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KAILASA SEERAGAPADI On 5/10/2024

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Two-panel graphic comparing a living man and a golden statue for a Navaratri Day 3 post. Left panel: a bearded man seated on a red-velvet throne with ornate gold carving, wearing a black crown with a red-and-gold ornament, a red-maroon silk garment, layered gold necklaces, a large pink-and-gold pendant and gold armbands, making a mudra with one hand. Right panel: a golden statue of a figure with a black headdress bearing a white crescent moon and red flowers, wearing a green-and-white flower garland, a maroon garment and a teal-blue background, beside a gold throne and a hand in gesture. A red banner labels the top with KAILASA seeragapadi, another red banner at the bottom reads Navaeathri day3, and a white cloth with partial letters sits at the right edge. Left panel shows a person on a throne; right panel a statue.A photograph of a golden statue of a seated deity murti in a gilded arched shrine at KAILASA Seeragapadi. The central figure has a black head covering with a crescent ornament and red flower accents, a maroon garment, a green and white garland, a rudraksha-style necklace, and a raised right hand in abhaya gesture, resting on a cushioned seat with a leopard-print cloth and floral garlands in front. Behind it, a smaller golden figure in a red turban and a second figure in pink attire stand within the arch. Flanking the shrine are ornate decorative canopies. A printed sign reads KAILASA SEERAGAPADI. No people are visible.A golden statue of a seated figure with a black crescent-moon-crowned headdress and dark maroon garment, wearing a green and white garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and a raised right hand in abhaya gesture, seated on a gold ornate throne with a leopard-skin cushion and flower offerings below. Behind it stands a gilded deity murti with a red turban and a second golden figure in pink with a crown. A sign reads KAILASA SEERAGAPADI, and a timestamp reads 05-Oct-2024 15:42:13 Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues or artwork.A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like altar at KAILASA Seeragapadi, decorated with garlands of green, white and red flowers and a leopard-skin cloth below. Above, a second golden murti with four arms, holding a trident-like staff, and a pink-clad figure stand within a golden arch framed by red-and-gold ceremonial banners with peacock-like emblems. A brass kalasha stands at left, and a white sign reads KAILASA SEERAGAPADI. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.A blurred photograph of a golden statue of a seated sage in a maroon robe with a white and green flower garland and a black turban-like headpiece with red and white markings, one hand raised in blessing. Behind it are a gold arch, a teal cloth backdrop and a painted green forest scene. Gold-framed decorative items and flower garlands are in the right foreground. The statue is a murti, not a living person, and no identity is asserted. A timestamp reads 05-Oct-2024 15:40:30 with the location Tamil Nadu and kailasa seeragapadi.A photograph of a golden statue of a seated figure in a shrine, wearing a black turban with red and white flower decorations and a red bindi. The figure has a maroon robe with gold border, a green and white garland of flowers around the neck, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. A small drum rests beside the figure. Behind, a gilded arched niche holds a golden deity murti with a trident, adorned with a red and white garland and a blue cloth backdrop. Smaller dark statues and a printed backdrop of green trees are visible at right, with a partially visible sign reading KA and SE. Fresh flower garlands in pink and yellow hang in the foreground. A timestamp reads 05-Oct-2024 15:40:26 Tamil Nadu kailasa seeragapadi.
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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 5/10/2024

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Photo of a temple-style shrine in a room with yellow walls. Three large metal deity murtis dressed in green and gold garments and heavy garlands of white flowers and green leaves sit on a raised platform, with a smaller red-clothed deity murti to the left under a garland, and a smaller figure to the right on a side table. A sign on the wall reads KAILASA SINGAPORE. A red and white banner reads HAPPY DIWALI. Brass oil lamps hang from above, and offerings of oranges, bananas, a pot, brass vessels and flower garlands sit on low tables and a red patterned floor mat, with scattered petals. No people are visible.A photograph of a silver-faced murti of a deity seated in a temple setting against a yellow wall. The figure wears a black crown with gold and jewelled ornaments and a crescent-moon motif, a gold-and-jewelled necklace, and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses, yellow roses and green leaves. A gold brocade shawl with purple floral patterns and teal borders drapes the figure, and a silver hand with a red stone rests at the side. Beside it, a second statue in green and gold attire is partly visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.A photograph of a standing metal deity murti. The murti wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with red and green stones, a long pearl-and-gold ornament, and a thick garland of white jasmine, red roses and yellow roses. Its raised hands are visible on either side, and rose petals are arranged at its feet on a silver base. A gold-and-maroon silk cloth and a yellow satin backdrop frame the figure against a yellow wall.A photograph of a shrine set against a golden-yellow wall, with three large metal-toned murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The central deity is crowned and holds a ritual object in one hand, with a tall ornate crown, multiple garlands of yellow and red flowers, and green-and-gold draped cloth. The two flanking figures wear similar garlands, one with a white vertical tilak, and sit on golden-green cloth. In front, smaller figures, a lion-mounted image, offerings of fruit, brass oil lamps, a kalasha, brass bowls and a plate of flower petals are arranged on a red-cloth altar, with a patterned rug below. No living people are visible.Overhead photo of a decorated square wooden puja tray with painted red, gold and white floral motifs. On the tray sit a brass plate of fresh fruit with a red apple, an orange, green grapes and a yellow flower, a small silver bowl of white liquid, a brass cup of amber liquid, a copper vessel with a wooden ladle, a brass incense holder with two incense sticks, and a brass spoon. Below, a dark ornate bowl holds a few white sugar cubes. A patterned rug and a red cloth surround the tray. No people are visible.
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KAILASA Salem On 5/10/2024

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A photograph inside a temple hall with yellow-gold walls and arched niches holding deity murtis, one above shows a large figure with a pink-and-white draped backdrop. Three people stand with hands folded in prayer: an adult woman in a blue saree and a girl in a dark blue kurta with a long side braid, and a small child in a pink dress. To the right, a long table draped in maroon and gold cloth displays a Golu arrangement of many painted clay dolls and figurines, with a blue-robed figure at center. Brass plates, oil lamps and a kalasha sit on the floor and steps, indicating puja. A printed timestamp reads Oct. 6, 2024 6:11:10 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.Interior of a temple hall with gold-painted walls and a corrugated metal roof, with ceiling fans. A central shrine niche with a pink backdrop holds a seated deity murti decorated with garlands and a trident, with a placard reading "KAILASA SALEM BHARATH" beside it. Flanking niches hold dark-stone and painted deity murtis with garlands, including figures in blue and white. A woman in a navy blue sari with flowers in her hair stands in prayer with her back to the camera before the steps of the shrine, where brass lamps, plates and offerings sit. At the lower right, a display of painted clay dolls and figurines is arranged on a red cloth. A timestamp reads Oct. 6, 2024 6:12:48 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. Two other partially visible people with folded hands stand at the left edge.A photograph of a gold-coloured ritual arrangement on a large brass tray set on a concrete floor. Two metal figures stand on a pedestal: a male figure with a raised right hand and a red tilak on his forehead, and a female deity murti in a red draped cloth holding a small vessel, with a red mark on her forehead. Beside them is a white-and-gold layered sri yantra-style meru structure with a yellow flower on top. Yellow flowers, a small lamp-like object, a black stone, and a small bowl of white liquid are also on the tray. No physical people are visible, and the figures are statues. The floor has painted floral designs and there is a timestamp reading Oct. 6, 2024 10:19:22 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a golden ritual arrangement placed on a brass tray on a concrete floor, with a decorative painted kolam design behind it. At the centre is a gilded stepped sri yantra meru-shaped base, beside a gilded standing male figure with a raised right hand and a gilded female figure draped in a red and gold sari, holding an object at her side. Yellow flowers and red kumkum or tilak marks adorn the figures. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the left edge. In the background, small decorated figurines sit on wooden platforms. A timestamp overlay reads Oct. 6, 2024 10:24:32 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a rural landscape with a dirt track curving through a plot of cleared red earth, bordered by low wire fencing and small potted or young palm plants. Dense green trees and shrubs cover a rocky hillside behind, with bare boulders visible at the crest under an overcast grey sky. A pinkish-red building wall sits at the right edge. A timestamp in the lower right reads Oct. 6, 2024 9:26:37 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people, deities, or ritual activity are visible, so the page's Kolu or Navaratri context is not shown in this frame.A golden statue of a seated figure is the main subject, placed on a gilded lotus pedestal in front of a golden arch and magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears a brown headdress with a jewelled ornament, a maroon and gold brocade garment with a green blouse, layered white and multicoloured bead necklaces, and a long rudraksha-like cord; it raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Marigold and purple garlands and white plumeria flowers adorn the statue. A brass kalasha, a small brass lamp and a brass bell sit on the pedestal, and a gold lamp stand flanks the base. A plaque on the right shows a smiling saffron-turbaned figure's portrait beside the caption KAILASA SALEM BHARATH. The statue is a depiction, so no physical people are present. A timestamp reads Oct. 6, 2024 9:39:38 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA TANJAVUR On 5/10/2024

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A black stone standing murti of a deity is the main subject, dressed in a green and gold-bordered garment with a green and pink crown-like headdress set with jewels. It wears layered pearl and jewelled necklaces and a long garland of pink and yellow flowers, and its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure stands on a dark pedestal before a gold-painted wall with a maroon cloth valance above. A red base plaque is printed with the name KAILASA THANJAVUR. Beside the base sit a yellow flower and a brass bell, and a date and location timestamp is overlaid on the lower right. No physical people are present.A photograph of a dark stone standing statue of a deity murti in a shrine against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a tall green and gold cylindrical crown with pink and silver trim, a red tilak on the forehead, a large garland of pink and yellow flowers, a silver necklace with green stones, and a green and gold-bordered dhoti with a golden shawl draped over the arms. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra. A small wooden platform in front bears a red and white sign and a silver bowl with a flower, and a timestamp overlay reads Oct 6, 2024. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a white draped platform inside a temple-like room. The figure wears a tall silver-and-red crown, large jewelled earrings, an elaborate jewelled collar in green, blue and red stones, and a yellow silk skirt with red and green borders over a magenta blouse and green sleeves. It holds a dagger-like blade in one raised hand and a small oil lamp in the other. Yellow and pink flower garlands drape the figure and the seat. Behind it hang green and pink triangular pennants and a framed picture of a temple shrine. A timestamp reads Oct 6, 2024 5:52:22 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of two decorated murti statues in a shrine against a gold-painted wall. On the right stands a tall black stone deity figure with a green and silver crown, a raised right hand, a pink and white flower garland, a silver chest ornament, and a gold-bordered green and yellow shawl over green dhoti. On the left, a seated figure in a yellow and green sari with pink blouse, jewelled silver crown and a large beaded jewelled collar is adorned with yellow and pink flower garlands. A red placard in front reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a brass bell lies at the base. No living people are visible.Photograph of two sculpted deity murti in a temple shrine against a gold-painted wall with a red and gold cloth valance above. A tall dark stone figure stands on the right with a tiered crown in green, pink and silver, a silver necklace, pink and yellow flower garlands, a green dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, raising one hand in abhaya gesture. To the left a seated figure in a yellow and pink garment with green sleeves, jewelled breastplate and silver crown sits on a white cloth. A small brass vessel rests on the floor below a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. Camera timestamp overlay in the corner.A photograph of a deity murti seated against a grey wall, dressed in a green silk sari with gold border and a pink and purple blouse. A tall gold-and-gem crown, gem-set necklaces and a large jewelled chest ornament adorn the figure. Garlands of yellow marigolds and pink flowers frame the murti in an arch. In one hand it holds a silver ladle, in the other a brass bowl with red offerings. To the right a partial figure in yellow and white stands near a lit oil lamp. A printed timestamp reads Oct 5, 2024 8:07:57 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA THIRUCHENGODE On 5/10/2024

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Indoor shrine photo with a central dark-skinned deity murti in a golden arched niche with red velvet backdrop, garlanded with orange, yellow and green marigold flower garlands, wearing a green and gold sari-like garment and silver ornaments. To the left stands a life-size cutout-style figure of a woman in orange and red sari with a garland, beside a seated dark Ganesha-like murti in red and gold cloth. To the right is a blue-draped seated murti holding a trident-like staff. A framed black-and-white portrait labelled as a printed photo hangs at upper right. A sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. Oil lamps burn on the floor before a cloth with a brass bell, small bowls, and a stainless steel tray with offerings.Photograph of a shrine room with a central dark-faced deity murti in a green sari-style garment, a red-and-gold patterned cloth and a gold arch hung with marigold garlands, wearing a silver-and-gold necklace and a red bindi. A small sign in front reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. Beside it stand a black Ganesha statue in a striped cloth, a standing statue of a woman in an orange-red sari with a rudraksha garland, and a blue-robed figure with a trident. A framed black-and-white portrait on the wall shows a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala. In front, a copper lamp with a lit flame, brass bells, small bowls and a tray of food offerings are arranged on a cloth over a striped mat. A timestamp reads 06-Oct-2024 13:25:33. No living people are visible.Indoor shrine photo at a KAILASA Thiruchengode temple setting. Centre: a black stone deity murti standing in a gold arched niche, draped in green and gold cloth with orange-and-yellow marigold garlands, a silver-patterned chest ornament and a trident beside it. Left: a life-size cutout figure of a smiling man in an orange-and-red turban, orange-red dhoti and white and red flower garlands over a rudraksha mala. Right: a seated black stone murti in a blue cloth and a small red-clad figure. Behind, a framed black-and-white photograph of a bearded sadhu. In front on a striped cloth: a brass bell, small brass dishes, a lit oil lamp, a brass plate with lamps and a cup of offering. A sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE.
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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA On 5/10/2024

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A photograph of a ritual gathering in a large hall with yellow walls and exposed ceiling lights. In the foreground, several seated devotees with palms pressed together in anjali mudra: a woman in a cream and gold saree with a red border, a woman in a blue and orange saree with a red bindi, and a woman in white. Behind them, more devotees sit on mats in saris of teal, purple and green, and standing onlookers stand near the doorway. A figure in an orange dhoti and bare-chested stands at left near a hanging green cloth. Brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) with floral offerings sit on plates on the floor, and a decorated altar with deity murtis and flowers stands at right. A television screen on the left shows a video call.A photograph of a Hindu temple ritual in a hall with a gold-carved shrine at right, featuring a lion-like gold sculpture on a pillar. A woman in an orange and green silk sari with a red-brown patterned blouse stands in the centre holding a gold ritual vessel. To the right, a man with bare upper body and white dhoti with orange border, with white tilak markings, tends a gold lamp with a lit flame on a tray. Behind him, a woman in a green and maroon sari stands beside a table draped in purple and magenta cloth laden with fruit, bananas, pineapple, grapes, rice, brass bowls and flower petals. Seated devotees in the background, some with folded hands, fill the room under overhead lights, and a row of red and black statues sits near the back wall.Indoor photo of a devotional gathering in a large hall with yellow-ochre walls and exposed ceiling ducts. In the foreground, several women sit on mats with palms pressed together in namaste; one wears a red-and-gold sari, another an orange-and-blue sari, and another a white sari. A man in a white t-shirt sits beside them. Brass oil lamps (deepas) with flowers stand on the mats. Behind them, rows of seated devotees watch. On the right, a decorated altar holds a deity murti with garlands and fruit offerings, and a stepped tiered display of red-and-black figurines stands along the wall. A television screen on the left shows a video call.Photograph inside a temple shrine room with gold-carved walls and a sign reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. A woman in a green and maroon silk sari stands at left, bending over a table of offerings, pouring rice or grain into a brass vessel. Beside her, a woman in a green sari with gold border holds a small brass lamp. At right, a bare-chested man with white tilak on his forehead and a white dhoti with orange border holds a brass implement during puja. The table holds fruit including bananas, oranges, grapes and a pineapple, brass plates with rose petals, a brass kalasha-style lamp, and a coconut-shaped offering. Red and black decorative items hang on the back wall, and marigold garlands decorate a deity murti at right.A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark stone deity murti standing in a gold arched niche, wearing a gold crown, red cloth, and garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Beside it, a second altar holds dark stone figures dressed in pink and red cloth with garlands. A woman in a green and maroon sari, seen from behind, performs a ritual with a lamp near the shrine, while a woman in an orange and green sari stands at right observing. A printed sign reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA. In front, brass plates hold fruit, flowers, pineapple, grapes, and a brass kalasha-like vessel on a purple cloth, with oil lamps nearby. An exit sign is visible on the wall.A dark stone deity murti. A shirtless priest with white markings on his chest and arm, wearing glasses, points toward the murti while holding a green sugarcane stalk. Flower petals lie at the base of the murti against a red backdrop and ornate gold metal panels.
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KAILASA UTTARAHALLI On 5/10/2024

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Overhead view of a shrine with no visible living people. Centre: a gilded statue of a seated figure in a golden turban with a white flower garland and yellow marigolds, raising one hand in blessing, with a red ornament on the chest. Behind it, a magenta cloth backdrop and striped textiles frame the statue. To the left, a dark stone murti of an elephant-headed deity wears a white and red garland and an orange cloth. On the white ritual table in front: a brass bell, small brass bowls, a folded orange cloth, a brass plate of marigolds and flowers, a small brass lamp with a lit oil flame, and a metal cup. Two brass oil lamps burn beside the statue, and a brass bowl of fruit including bananas and dragon fruit sits at lower left.A golden statue of a seated guru figure is decorated for worship on a shrine. The figure wears a golden turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, a red and gold ornate pendant, and rudraksha-style beads, with a raised right palm in blessing. White and yellow marigold garlands drape the statue, and yellow and orange flowers are scattered on the base. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and behind is a pink and gold draped throne with a bronze-framed backdrop and a brass ritual drum-like object. This is a statue, not a living person, and no printed name is visible.A photograph of a life-size cutout standing figure beside a seated figure on a blue draped table in a room with golden walls. The standing cutout wears an orange and yellow turban, a saffron and yellow dhoti-style garment, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold ornamental pendant, and a large garland of red, white and yellow flowers. A seated figure in a red turban and red garments with a garland, holding a pink flower and raising one hand in greeting, sits on a white plastic stool with a blue brocade cloth. The cutout bears a strong resemblance to the appearance cues of the Swamiji candidate, with saffron clothing, a turban and rudraksha malas, though the figure is a printed cutout rather than a physical person.A black stone murti of an elephant-headed deity, seated on a pedestal and framed by an ornate gilt arch. The figure wears an orange-and-gold silk cloth and a large jewelled necklace with a blue and red centrepiece, and a jewelled crown-like ornament sits on its head. Yellow and red flowers and white jasmine garlands drape over the shoulders and arms, with a green grass sprig held in one hand. Scattered flower petals and blossoms lie on the base and floor, and the murti is set before a maroon backdrop.A dark stone Shiva lingam is decorated for worship on a magenta cloth-draped seat set in front of an ornate silver-toned arched frame. Yellow marigolds and red roses form a garland around the lingam, with a gold and red-flowered ornament at its top, a white flower garland at its base and a striped magenta and orange cloth draped over the seat. A trident stands to the right beside a decorated brass kalasha pot with colourful beadwork, and loose flowers lie on the cloth. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a yellow wall. The figure wears a tall crown marked with a horizontal tripundra, a red bindi, a gold chain with a pendant, and a saffron-orange dhoti with green and gold border. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers hang around the figure, and fresh flowers lie at its base on a dark pedestal. No people are visible.
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KAILASA VANIYAMBAI On 5/10/2024

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A photograph of a home puja room decorated for Navaratri with a golden-yellow tiered display of many small clay and painted doll figurines, garlanded with marigold and green leaves. In the centre, a deity murti in orange garments sits on a golden platform surrounded by oil lamps, bowls of flowers and fruit, and a kalasha. A woman in a maroon saree with gold border stands at right, lighting a lamp on a shelf lined with figurines. Two seated devotees in white and dark clothing sit at left, and a woman in an orange-brown kurta and a child sit at right. A white rangoli with a swastika decorates the floor. No one can be identified as a person.A home shrine photographed indoors against a turquoise wall with a wooden floor. On the left, a large cutout backdrop of a multi-armed, multi-headed deity with a golden halo sits behind a seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a long beaded mala, seated on a small table draped in leopard-print cloth. Beside it, a standing cutout portrait of a smiling figure in a red-and-pink robe and a red turban with white flower adornments wears a white garland and an orange marigold garland. An oil lamp burns on the table among flowers and small offerings. To the right, an ornate brass shrine frame hangs with a bell-trimmed edge and marigolds, and a brass lamp and plates of flowers and offerings sit on a mat on the floor.Indoor shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden-look floor, showing a Navaratri-style golden-somanid display. A large golden deity murti with many arms sits on a throne at left, a portrait-style figure in red and orange garments with a white turban and marigold garland stands beside it, and a tiered Golu-style display of small dolls and figurines in red, pink and green decorates the centre under garland strands. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor, with a brass tray of flowers, pink petals in a bowl, a plate of fruit and a small book in front. A sign reads KAILASA KORATTUR. No people are physically present.A photograph of a devotional puja inside a room with pale teal walls and a wooden floor. Several women sit on the floor in saffron, purple and yellow sarees, along with a man in a white shirt and cream dhoti seated at the left. Before them is a white rangoli kolam with a lotus and swastika design, and brass plates hold fruit, flowers, betel leaves and lit oil lamps. A tiered display of many small colourful deity figurines decorated with marigold garlands stands at the back, alongside a larger seated deity murti under a gold canopy. Framed portraits hang on the left wall, and a hanging sign reads KAILASA KORATTUR.A photograph of a devotional puja inside a small room with turquoise walls. Devotees sit on the floor in a circle around a central puja arrangement with lit oil lamps, brass plates of fruit and flowers, and a decorated deity murti in orange and gold dress. Behind them a tiered shelf display is covered with small figurines and marigold garlands, and a wall shelf holds more figurines. A woman in a purple sari sits near the back and leads the rite, and a woman in a brown sari with a young child sits to the right. A man in a white shirt and a man in a green kurta sit on the left, and a girl in a green dress with a white flower in her hair stands at the right foreground. A white rangoli kolam decorates the floor. No printed text or a person depiction is visible.
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KAILASA Whyalla Australia On 5/10/2024

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A seated figure on a red velvet and gold-trimmed settee smiles and raises one palm in greeting. He wears a mustard-gold head wrap with a red bindi, a mustard-gold silk garment with a grey-gold border, and a long garland of white flowers alternating with orange and red blooms and green leaves. A white placard reading Whyalla Australia sits on his lap. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a pair of dark wooden padukas with brown straps, surrounded by scattered white and pale pink petals. A red bolster lies to the right against a grey wall.

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