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9 June 2024

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A standing bronze deity murti on a stone pedestal inside a temple shrine. The metal figure wears a red and gold patterned skirt, a yellow-green shawl, layered white and green stone necklaces and a jewelled crown with a tall finial, and holds a ritual vessel in one hand. An orange silk cloth lies at its base, and a green and pink silk-clad figure stands behind. No people are visible.Close-up photo of a brass Shivalinga on a stepped yoni-peetha base, set on a brass platform. The linga is smeared with red kumkum and has a white and yellow offering on top, and a gold-and-red garland with white and red stone ornaments is draped over the base. A red and gold brocade cloth wraps the base. Behind is ornate gold-toned temple metalwork. No people are visible.A top-down photo of a pair of silver-toned sandals or padukas resting on a gold shimmering cloth. In front of them, a silver tray holds a large yellow rose, scattered orange and white rose petals, two small silver cups containing red-tinted powder (kumkum), a small gold ornament, and a folded gold-and-red cloth piece. No people are visible. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering of flowers and kumkum before the paduka.

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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 6/9/2024

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A standing bronze deity murti on a stone pedestal inside a temple shrine. The metal figure wears a red and gold patterned skirt, a yellow-green shawl, layered white and green stone necklaces and a jewelled crown with a tall finial, and holds a ritual vessel in one hand. An orange silk cloth lies at its base, and a green and pink silk-clad figure stands behind. No people are visible.Close-up photo of a brass Shivalinga on a stepped yoni-peetha base, set on a brass platform. The linga is smeared with red kumkum and has a white and yellow offering on top, and a gold-and-red garland with white and red stone ornaments is draped over the base. A red and gold brocade cloth wraps the base. Behind is ornate gold-toned temple metalwork. No people are visible.A top-down photo of a pair of silver-toned sandals or padukas resting on a gold shimmering cloth. In front of them, a silver tray holds a large yellow rose, scattered orange and white rose petals, two small silver cups containing red-tinted powder (kumkum), a small gold ornament, and a folded gold-and-red cloth piece. No people are visible. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering of flowers and kumkum before the paduka.Overhead photo of two round stainless steel thalis set on a dark tiled surface, filled with vegetarian food in small steel bowls. The left thali holds chickpeas, a mixed vegetable pickle, a white yogurt-based dish, a crumbly rice preparation, fried fritters, cubes of paneer, and a little dish of chickpeas. The right thali holds bright yellow sweet or spiced rice, pieces of cooked cauliflower, stacked thin brown flatbreads, folded roti or paratha, and small round balls. No people are visible.A photograph of a bronze or metal murti of a standing sage-like figure in a shrine. The figure wears a dark maroon turban with a gold and jewelled ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, and a red and gold garland of hibiscus and silk flowers. Its bare-chested torso bears a long red jewelled necklace, and it wears a brown-red silk dhoti edged with magenta and gold border. Its raised right palm is in abhaya mudra while the left hand is extended downward. Red and gold silk drapes hang behind it, and rose petals are scattered on a glass-topped altar in front of a gilded throne with red hibiscus garlands above. No physical people are visible.
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KAILASA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA On 6/9/2024

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A screenshot of a Zoom video meeting grid showing participants in separate tiles. Top left, a woman with hair in a bun and glasses sits on a brown sofa, labelled Navamoney Aghora ShivaShakti. Top centre, a woman with glasses and dark hair in a patterned top is outlined in yellow, labelled Nithiyaa. Top right, a smiling woman in a blue top, labelled Ma Turiyajnana. Middle left, a tile showing a ceiling light, labelled Ma Nithya Shambhuva Nanda. Other tiles show a purple square with the letter k, labelled kamalaiji muthalia, and two plain name-only tiles, Perimala Devi and Vijaya Munusamy. Participants' cameras are shown with video-off icons on several tiles. No a person candidate is visible.
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KAILASA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA On 6/9/2024

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A seated statue, not a living person, depicts a smiling figure in a red and gold turban with a pearl-and-jewel ornament and tassels. It wears a red silk garment woven with gold motifs, a gold-and-green brocade waist sash, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a green shawl draped over one arm. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the other rests on the lap. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the left, and marigold garlands decorate the dark background with ornate golden metalwork at the right. The statue is a deity murti in a shrine setting.A seated metallic murti of a deity-like figure, rendered with a smiling face, closed eyes and a red vertical tilak on the forehead, sits in a lotus-style pose against an ornate dark metal throne arch. The figure wears a red and gold brocade outfit with a golden sash at the waist, layered pearl and gem necklaces, jewelled armbands and a red and gold turban with a jewelled ornament. A green shawl drapes over the shoulders, and the raised right hand shows an abhaya-style gesture. Marigold and white jasmine garlands hang above and around the throne, and oil lamps burn on either side against a red cloth. This is a deity murti rather than a living person.A photograph of a dark-stone murti of Ganesha seated on a black pedestal against a dark red drape. The deity wears a red and gold headdress with a jewelled ornament, gold necklaces and a large layered gold-tone garland with a pendant, and a blue and red-gold silk cloth draped over his arms. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side. No physical people are visible.A seated statue of a figure wearing a red turban with a gold-trimmed fan-shaped top, a red silk garment with gold zari borders, a gold waist sash, a dark maroon lower skirt, and layered pearl and stone necklaces. The statue has a vertical tilak on its forehead, a raised palm, and a smiling expression. A brass oil lamp with several lit flames stands at right in front of an ornate embossed metal panel, with marigold and other flower garlands hanging in the background. The statue is a figure rendered in painted sculpture, not a living person.A dark-hued Ganesha murti is the main subject, seated and draped in a magenta and gold silk cloth with a blue and red border and wearing a jewelled crown-like headdress with red stones. Its ears, trunk and multiple arms are adorned with gold bracelets and layered jewelled necklaces set with red and green stones. Beside it at lower right stands a golden oil lamp with several lit flames on a lotus-shaped base, against a dark curtained background. No people are visible.A dark-stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated against a black curtain. The idol wears a red and gold brocade cloth draped over its shoulders and a blue-and-red silk dhoti with gold borders. It is adorned with a gold crown with red stone, layered gold and diamond-like necklaces, bangles, and a beaded upper-arm band. A brass oil lamp with several lit flames stands in the foreground on the left, lighting the scene in warm amber tones. No people are visible.
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KAILASA OHIO, USA On 6/9/2024

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Close-up photo of a black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, dressed for Ganesh Chathurthi. The face has white painted eyes and trunk stripes and a gold tilak with red stone inlay on the forehead. A red and green turban with a gold crown ornament sits on the head. Garlands of red, yellow, green and white fabric flowers, interspersed with red roses, white roses and orange roses, drape the shoulders. Jeweled gold-and-red stone necklaces adorn the chest, and a red cloth covers the seat. No people are visible in the frame.A photograph of an altar display inside a temple with gold-framed arched backdrop and gold walls. Central statues include a red-robed figure with orange turban and rudraksha mala, seated and holding a hand raised in blessing, flanked by a black-faced deity with crown and trident and a consort in pink and orange silks. To the right stands a black-faced deity in orange silk with a multicolour garland. In front, a Shiva lingam with golden face and rudraksha garland sits on white cloth, surrounded by trays of fruit, sweets and nuts in steel bowls, brass oil lamps and a small brass kalasha. A white sign reads KAILASA OHIO. No living people are visible.Close-up photograph of a black stone murti of Ganapati, the elephant-headed deity, adorned for worship. The murti wears a red and green turban, white painted tilak and trunk markings, and a gold jewelled necklace set with red stones. Layered garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers and roses drape across the shoulders and chest, and a bright red cloth is visible below. A gold and red decorated ornament sits on the forehead. The background shows draped curtains in warm brown tones.A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark green velvet-draped platform, adorned with a red and green turban-style cloth, red and gold garments, a gold-and-red jeweled chest ornament, and multiple garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the altar. In the foreground stand a small painted Ganesha figurine in orange and red, a brass tray of bananas and oranges, a pineapple, and a large arrangement of apples, bananas, oranges and grapes in a metal bowl. A decorated black lingam-like stone with a jeweled silver collar and pink cloth sits at lower left among flowers. No people are visible.A group of about fifteen devotees poses on a red and cream patterned rug in a temple room with yellow walls and exposed wooden beams. Behind them stand a black Ganesha murti with a red-and-gold crown and garlands, a black deity murti with a tall gold crown and white and orange garlands, and a gilded arch framing more deity murtis. Many women wear red, pink, yellow and gold saris or salwar kameez, some with folded hands in namaskar, and a man in a pink shirt also joins palms. A woman in a red outfit holds a toddler, a seated man holds a small child, and a boy in white sits at the right. Garlands of marigolds hang along the walls, and a brass lamp and a basket of offerings sit on a side table.A group of about fifteen devotees poses inside a temple shrine room with yellow walls and a red patterned curtain. Behind them stand black stone deity murtis of Ganesha, one with a trunk and orange-red cloth, and others draped with marigold and white garlands. Many women wear red, pink and gold saris, and a man in a lavender shirt stands at the back. Several people sit on a red patterned rug, one holding a yellow sweet or flower and another folding hands in namaste. A small child is held by a woman at left. A brass offering tray and plates sit on a green table at left.
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KAILASA ROTORUA, NZ On 6/9/2024

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A photograph inside a small room at a KAILASA centre labelled Rotorua New Zealand. A bare-chested man with short dark hair kneels on a white cloth at left, wearing a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala, with his hands resting in his lap. Behind him a gilded arched frame holds a pair of deity murtis draped in red and orange garlands, on a red-and-gold cloth covered altar. A printed sign reads KAILASA Rotorua New Zealand. Brass and steel ritual vessels, a bowl of orange and pink flowers, a small brass lamp, a cup and a bell sit on the floor and a low red table. Framed prints of a deity and of Shiva hang at right beside orange cloth hangings on the window blinds. A tripod-mounted camera stands in the foreground. The kneeling man is seated, not standing or holding a throne, and his appearance does not clearly match the a person cues, so the candidate is unsure.A top-down photograph of a round metal tray holding about ten small cups and bowls of copper and brass, filled with abhishekam substances: a golden-brown liquid, creamy white milk-like liquids, a dark reddish liquid, a dark brown paste, a dark liquid, and a thick yellowish-brown mixture. A folded printed paper with small text sits at the upper left, and a glass vessel is partly visible at the top. No people are visible, and the tray rests on a white cloth.A close photo of an abhishekam being performed: a hand pours milky liquid from a copper vessel over a small gilt standing deity murti wrapped in red cloth, with the liquid running down onto a polished silver plate. Pink flowers and orange petals rest in the plate. Only the hands and forearms of the officiant are visible, wearing white clothing at the edge. Behind are a red wooden altar and a gold-fringed orange cloth, with painted panels on the altar.Close photo of an abhishekam being performed: a person's hands pour liquid from a copper cup over a small gold-coloured standing deity murti wrapped in a red cloth. The murti stands on a lotus-patterned base in a polished silver thali filled with milk-like liquid, with pink flowers and orange marigold petals scattered around it. Behind, a red wooden table bears children's colourful drawings and a gold-tasselled red cloth hangs in the background. No faces are visible apart from the hands, and no a person candidate is present.Close photo of an abhishekam being performed on a small gold-toned metal standing figure with raised right hand, draped in a red-maroon cloth. A pair of hands pours liquid from a copper vessel over the figure, which stands on a lotus-patterned base in a polished steel tray. The tray holds milky liquid, brownish puddles and pink roses with orange marigold petals. Behind is a red wooden table with gold-fringed brocade hanging and children's paintings. No identifiable person's face is visible; the pouring hands and a white-clad arm at the left edge are partial. Ritual is an abhishekam of a deity murti.A bare-chested man with white vibhuti markings on his forehead and arms kneels in a white dhoti with gold border, pouring liquid from a small brass vessel over a bronze deity murti standing in a silver tray. The tray holds pink and orange flowers. Brass cups, a brass lamp with a lit wick, incense sticks and a silver bowl of petals sit on a copper tray and white cloth nearby. The scene shows an abhishekam ritual at a low red-and-marble altar.
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KAILASA SAN DIEGO, USA On 6/9/2024

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A small home shrine room with two windows covered by white blinds. In the corner, a seated figure dressed in red robes and a red turban, with a white and orange garland and dark rudraksha beads, raises one hand in blessing and holds a trident-like object; the figure is a statue or painted depiction rather than a physical person. A handwritten pink-and-blue sign reading KAILASA SAN DIEGO hangs on the wall. Framed images hang above. A small gold yantra sits before the figure on a red-and-orange draped table with brass plates, a dish of kumkum, and a white Ganesha figurine. On the right, a red-draped shelf holds bronze deity figures including a trident-bearing Shiva form, a Ganesha, a bowl of bananas, and metal vessels. Shelves below hold books, bottles and packets. A steel thali with curries, rice and a copper cup sits on a low table in the foreground beside a laptop.Indoor puja altar in a room with blinds on the windows and a pale green wall. A large cutout or framed printed image of a smiling figure in a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and white flower garland stands at the back, hand raised in blessing; the figure is a depiction, not a physical person. A sign reading KAILASA SAN DIEGO is taped to the wall beside it. A long table draped in red cloth holds brass and gold deity murtis including an elephant-headed Ganesha, a multi-armed deity and a dark bronze standing figure, plus bananas, a brass plate with a yellow sweet, brass cups, a kalasha-style vessel and a small saffron dish. A framed gold-framed Venkateswara-style image hangs on the wall. No physical people are visible.Overhead photo of a round stainless steel thali on a white board. Bowls hold dal in yellow-brown broth, yellow potato curry garnished with cilantro, cumin-flecked yellow rice, plain white steamed rice, a small mound of orange sweet with almond, and a salad of cucumber, tomato and cilantro. A copper tumbler sits at right. Beneath the plate lies a red cloth with partly visible printed script.A corner shrine in a room with cream walls and a window with white blinds. At the centre is a life-size cutout or printed photo of a smiling man seated cross-legged, wearing a red turban, a red-saffron garment, a white-and-red garland, a rudraksha mala, and holding a gold trident in one hand while the other is raised in blessing; a red-orange tilak marks his forehead. The depicted figure is a printed image, not a physical person, and the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable) given the turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and trident. In front stands a gold yantra plate, a white marble Ganesha, small gold deity figures, a golden shrine model, a brass tray with rudraksha malas and small dishes, and a bowl of red kumkum on an orange cloth. A paper sign reading KAILASA SAN DIEGO hangs on the wall, with a gold framed deity murti picture above.Overhead photo of a puja altar set before a large printed portrait of a figure in red and maroon robes, adorned with dark rudraksha mala beads, white jasmine garlands and a gold-rimmed wrist band. In front stands a golden ornate box, flanked by gold lion-like brass fittings on an orange cloth. On a brass plate sit a pair of beige sandals, rudraksha malas, loose rudraksha beads, coins, a white flower and a sprinkle of red kumkum in a bowl. Nearby are a gold sri yantra plate, a dark metal lingam-like base, white and brown deity figurines, and a red and black rudraksha bracelet. No physical people are visible.
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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA On 6/9/2024

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Three women pose smiling in front of a large printed cutout of a bearded man in a red-orange turban, gold garlands and a red-orange robe, one hand raised in blessing, set against an orange draped backdrop with embroidered gold-and-red fan-shaped panels. The woman on the left wears a light turquoise kurta with an off-white dupatta; the woman in the centre wears a green saree with a pink blouse, a red bindi and a dark bead mala; the older woman on the right wears glasses, a maroon blouse and a patterned saree with a white forehead mark. The cutout is a depiction, not a person physically present.Three women stand in front of a large printed portrait mounted on a pale wall. The portrait shows a man in a flowing orange robe with a long rudraksha mala, one hand resting at his side, standing before a leafy tree. On the left, a woman wears a green and red sari with a red bindi and a long beaded necklace. In the centre, a young woman in an orange ruffled dress with layered bangles and a beaded necklace presses her palms together in anjali. On the right, a woman wears an orange blouse with a red and gold sari and orange earrings. All three smile toward the camera.A buffet serving line in a library room lined with dark bookshelves of colourful spines. A sign above reads "grantha samadhi nithyananda jnanalaya". A young woman in an orange ruffled dress and beaded mala holds a plate, while a woman in a yellow polka-dot top with a chain-strap bag stands beside her. An older woman in a maroon top and patterned sari reaches toward shelves, and an older woman in a purple top and plastic gloves serves food from steel pots. Bowls of beans, vegetables, rice, yogurt, sliced banana and fruit sit on the table, with a bunch of bananas on a silver tray.Photograph of women serving food at a buffet table in a library-style room lined with bookshelves. A sign above reads "grantha samadhi nithyananda jnanalaya". On the right, a woman in a purple top and beaded necklace wears disposable gloves and serves from a steel pot; beside her a woman in a teal outfit stands at the table. In the centre, a woman in a white cardigan holds a plate, with another woman in a red and orange outfit and a woman in an orange shawl also at the table. Dishes include rice, curries, sliced bananas and apples, a bowl of white yogurt, and a tray of sweets or dumplings. A child in yellow is partly visible at the left edge.A buffet serving line of devotees at a community meal beside a wall of bookshelves. A woman in a purple tunic with a long beaded necklace and grey hair, on the right, serves food with tongs from a steel pot. A man in a light blue shirt holds a blue-and-white rimmed plate and receives food. Two women stand behind him, one in a yellow top and one in a dark green hooded jacket, watching. The table holds bowls of white rice, mixed vegetable dishes, sliced fruit, bananas on a silver tray, and a glass dish of dumplings. A sign reads grantha samadhi nithyananda jnanalaya above shelves of colourfully spined books.A photograph of a white-draped table laid with an assortment of snacks and food on blue-rimmed paper plates with white plastic spoons. Plates hold nuts such as almonds, pecans and cashews, dried fruits including raisins and dates, cucumber slices, crackers, round sweet balls, and red and dark dried berries. A large blue-rimmed bowl in the centre contains compartments of yellow and orange rice dishes and dark beans. Behind the table are dark wooden bookshelves filled with books, including titles on Sanatana and a person-related subjects. No people are visible in the scene.
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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 6/9/2024

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A decorated shrine with a framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes seated before a tree with aerial roots, one hand raised in blessing, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red bindi. The framed photo is garlanded with yellow and white flower strands and red blossoms. Below it sit an open book on a carved wooden box, folded embroidered cream cloths, a blue and green cloth, and a small printed picture of ritual offerings. In the foreground a dark stone deity murti rests on an orange cloth, garlanded with white jasmine, orange and red flowers. A blue metal lid sits on the floor. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine display with no living people visible. A large gilded halo-shaped backdrop frames a dancing Nataraja-style murti with a trident, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold crown. Flanking the centre are standing statues: on the left a figure in a red-and-white turban with a garland of red and white flowers, and on the right a figure with a silver crown and a white and green garland over green cloth. In the centre foreground sits a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a golden-orange cloth, decorated with a silver-and-jewelled yoke, a white and yellow flower garland and a red marigold garland, with a silver puja tray in front. Small seated and standing figurines, a black-stone figure at lower right, marigold garlands hung from above and lit oil lamps complete the arrangement on a gold-trimmed platform with a white sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE.A four-panel video call screenshot of a remote meeting with participant name labels at the bottom of each tile. Top left: a woman in a maroon and teal patterned top sits before a dark banner with a lotus logo, labelled Rani Iyer (Enricher). Top right: a person with hair covering the face holds palms together in namaste against a beach with palm trees and blue sky, labelled Cecily Eruthayam (External). Bottom left: a woman with eyes closed wears an orange top with green lettering and sits before framed landscape pictures, labelled Rupa Shah (External). No deity murti, abhishekam or homa is shown.Overhead photo of a green ceramic plate holding three stainless steel bowls. The bowl at upper left holds yellow-tinted rice with whole white corn kernels and black mustard seeds. The bowl at upper right holds a dry, crumbly yellow-brown rice preparation. A small stainless steel cup at the bottom center holds a little clear liquid. A red and yellow patterned edge is visible at the top right corner.
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KAILASA SEERAGAPADI On 6/9/2024

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A gilded statue seated on an ornate golden throne with a deep maroon cushioned back. The figure wears a black turban with rudraksha beads wrapped around it, a dark navy garment with small white dots, and a white flower garland with red accents. A long gold sceptre is held in the raised right hand, and a gold pendant with a small framed photo hangs on a rudraksha mala. Flower offerings in orange and red and a fringed decorative cloth sit at the lower right, with a green painted backdrop behind. This is a statue, not a living person, so it counts as a depiction.A golden statue seated on a dark throne-like platform, wearing a black garment, black turban with a white edge, rudraksha malas, and white flower garlands, with the right hand raised in blessing. In front, a dark linga is adorned with pink and green flower garlands, a leopard-print cloth, and a silver necklace, surrounded by rudraksha beads. Above, a golden deity murti with a red turban and multiple arms holds a trident, beside a smaller golden figure in a pink garment. Golden arched frames surround the figures, with gold kalasha pots and decorated umbrellas at the sides, and a banner reading KAILASA SEERAGAPADI PADA beside them.A golden statue of a seated male figure in a black turban and black robe with white dots, wearing rudraksha malas, a long beaded necklace, and a white and red flower garland. The statue raises one hand in blessing and holds a golden staff. Behind it stands a golden deity statue with multiple arms, wearing a blue and red sari-style garment, and a golden arched frame surrounds the seated figure. To the right, a tree-filled backdrop and a red and gold embroidered canopy are visible. In the lower right, a Shivalingam is decorated with pink and green flower garlands, a leopard-print cloth, and a gold ornament, with a rudraksha mala draped on its base. No physical people are visible.A golden statue of a seated figure in a black dotted garment, wearing a black turban with rudraksha beads and a gold ornament, with a white flower garland and a long rudraksha mala around the neck, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden staff. The figure is set in a gilded arched shrine niche with maroon drapery, a gold kalasha-style vessel to the left, a painted leafy backdrop, and a bank of red, pink and orange flower garlands in the foreground. a person appearance cues, shown here as a statue, depiction. A white sign with partially visible printed letters sits at the right edge.A golden statue of a seated guru sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red backrest. The figure wears a black garment with small white dots, a black head covering with a white cloth band and red bindi, rudraksha malas across the chest, long gold beaded necklaces, and a gold pendant. White and red flower garlands drape the shoulders, and a gold ceremonial staff rests against the throne. In the foreground are marigold-orange and pink flowers, a bundle of fibrous material, and a red and white damaru drum. A white banner beside the statue reads KAILA... SEERA... PA..., and a leafy tree and a red-and-gold embroidered umbrella appear in the background.
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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 25/10/2024

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A Zoom meeting screenshot showing a recorded yoga video playing in the shared screen. In the video, two people in orange clothing kneel on brown mats in a yoga pose with hands on the floor, while a figure in orange and a red-and-white garment sits on a gold chair behind a red-draped table with flowers and a vase, flanked by black lamps and beige curtains. A small deity figure appears in the corner. Zoom participant tiles show three video panels at the top and a participants list on the right listing Ma Jadashaktika, Ma Govindaroopini (Host) and iPhone 12 (2). The bottom toolbar shows Unmute, Stop Video, Security, Share Screen, Summary, AI Companion, Apps, More and Leave.
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KAILASA ST. LOUIS, USA On 6/9/2024

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A Zoom video call screenshot with five video tiles and a toolbar at the bottom. Top-left, a woman with dark hair in a black top smiles beside a man seated in the background. Top-right, a smiling woman with glasses and a red bindi wears a dark top and gestures to her chest; beside her on screen is a small figure in a red and white turban with a yellow flower garland and a beaded necklace, appearing to be a depiction or statue. Bottom-center, a woman with reddish hair in a navy top sits on a dark green leather couch with palms pressed together in namaste, a framed picture on the wall behind her. The Zoom interface shows Participants 3 and Record, Share, and End controls.
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KAILASA Selayang, Malaysia On 6/9/2024

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A top-down photograph of a Paduka Puja arrangement: a pair of tan leather sandals placed on a dark textured mat over a red cloth. The sandals are ringed with blossoms in alternating blue, magenta and violet, with a row of yellow marigold garlands along the upper edge and two small brown stone or wooden items near the top. A brass tray edge is visible at the bottom. No people are visible.
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KAILASA THIRUCHENGODE On 6/9/2024

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Close photo of a dark stone deity murti, shown from the chest down, with a raised hand bearing a trident-like emblem and a small white powder mark on the palm. The figure wears a deep maroon silk garment with a gold-bordered edge, a fringe of yellow and orange marigold garlands, a pink flower head garland, and a layered white pearl and jewelled necklace with green and red stones. A gilded carved arch with a peacock-like motif frames the left side. A timestamp reads 07-Sep-2024 19:46:56 in the lower right.A dark blue-grey deity murti seated on a golden throne-niche (peetha) framed by marigold garlands in yellow and orange, with a gold canopy above. The murti wears a red and orange turban with a pink fan-shaped fold, a red silk garment with gold border, layered pearl and bead necklaces with a large central pendant, and a green leaf garland. A red velvet backdrop lies behind the throne. At left edge, a partially visible person in red and orange dress with bangles stands. A timestamp reads 07-Sep-2024 19:46:31 in the lower right.A photograph of a dark-complexioned seated murti dressed in a red silk garment with gold border and a red and pink turban with a fan-shaped top knot. The figure wears layered pearl and bead necklaces, a large jewelled pendant, earrings and a red tilak, and sits on a gold-framed throne with a red velvet back. Marigold and yellow flower garlands drape the figure and frame the throne arch, with green leaf garlands at the neck. A gold canopy with a decorated blue fringe stands above. On the left edge, a large framed portrait of a smiling man with rudraksha garlands and a saffron-orange robe is partly visible. The image carries a camera timestamp overlay in the lower right.A dark-blue stone murti of a deity seated under an arch of orange and yellow marigold garlands, wearing a red and gold turban, a red and gold shawl, a large white beaded necklace, and a yellow flower garland. Its hands are raised in blessing and a golden trishul stands at the right. In front is a tray heaped with yellow flowers and rose petals on a green silk cloth, with a beaded ornament beside it. At the left edge a cutout standing figure wears a saffron garment and rudraksha garlands, and a sign reads Kailasa Thiruchengodu Erode. A framed black-and-white photograph of a seated man hangs at upper right. No physical people are visible.Indoor shrine photograph with gold-painted walls and a gold canopy. At left, a standing statue of a smiling man in a red-and-orange turban, saffron-toned draped garment, and a long garland of white and multicoloured flowers with beaded necklaces stands beside a dark stone elephant-headed deity seated on a pedestal, draped in red and striped silk and garlanded with yellow marigolds. At centre, a dark stone deity murti stands within a golden arched niche framed by orange and yellow marigold garlands, wearing a red cloth, ornate jewelled collar and a pink turban-like headdress. In front sits a brass plate heaped with yellow flowers, and a brass bell, brass trident, brass bowls and small oil lamps are arranged on a cloth. A framed black-and-white photo with a trident hangs at right, and a sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. A timestamp reads 07 Sep 2024.A photograph inside a gold-walled shrine room showing a life-size figure in an orange-and-red robe with an orange turban, rudraksha mala and white flower garland standing beside a dark seated figure with a black elephant-headed image. Flower garlands in orange, yellow and white adorn the figures. Beside them, a central dark deity murti in red silk stands in a golden arched niche decorated with marigold garlands, with a yellow and red flower offering tray placed before it. To the right, a framed black-and-white photograph and a golden trident are visible, and a sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. No living people are visible. The standing figure is a statue or depiction rather than a physical person.
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KAILASA TIRUVANNAMALAI SRI NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI On 6/9/2024

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Top-down photo of a ritual offering on an orange and gold bordered silk cloth. A round metal tray holds halved white coconuts, a bunch of small yellow bananas, a leaf-wrapped packet, red and white flowers and green leaves. Two plastic bottles of orange liquid stand at the top, and a steel tiffin carrier holds a pale yellow rice dish with curry leaves. Scattered petals and a flower lie on the cloth. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a large pan of cooked food, appearing to be a rice-based dish such as pongal or khichdi with pale grains, scattered curry leaves, mustard seeds and small pieces of dried red chilli or spice. A timestamp in the lower right reads 07-Sep-2024 7:56:25 am. No people, deities or a person are visible; the image shows only the food surface.Indoor shrine photograph showing a Ganesha murti in the centre, its body decorated with a pink and magenta flower garland and a golden-orange skirt-like cloth draped below. Behind it stands an ornate gilded arched kiosk. Before the idol, a large spread of food offerings in stainless steel trays and banana-leaf-like green leaves covers the floor: rice dishes, sweets, fried items, pulses and fruit. A small oil lamp burns at the front edge. A sign reads KAILASA TIRUVANNAMALAI SRI NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI. A framed painting hangs at left and a golden canopy sits at right. No people are visible.A photograph of an offering spread laid on a green cloth and orange-red mat before a deity murti draped in a gold-and-orange silk garment, with a pink cloth on a stand behind it. Six stainless steel trays hold cooked rice dishes in yellow, white, orange and brown tones, including a pale kheer-like sweet, a plain white rice and a spiced pulao. Banana leaves hold fruits and sweets, including lemons, grapes, nuts and fried snacks, and a brass plate holds burning incense, a lit oil lamp and flowers. A white sign on a stand reads the centre's name. No people are visible.A photograph of a standing bronze-coloured statue, a murti of a figure wearing a red and gold turban, layered gold necklaces, a magenta and yellow flower garland and a red dhoti with gold border, holding a golden trident-like staff in one hand. The statue stands on a plinth before an ornate gold repoussé arch with a cobra hood motif above. An orange silk cloth drapes the base. Shelves at left hold brass pots, and a small figure on a pink cloth with green foliage stands at lower left. A white plaque at lower right reads KAILASA TIRUVANNAMALAI SRI NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI. A timestamp reads 07-Sep-2024 4:28:06 am.Indoor shrine photo showing a large golden ornate arch (prabhavali) behind a standing deity murti wearing a red and gold turban, a garland of pink and yellow flowers, and holding a trident, with an orange silk skirt draping its base. In front is a long display of steel trays filled with rice dishes, sweets, lentil preparations and fruit on banana leaves, an annakut offering, with a lit oil lamp and a brass puja plate of flowers in the foreground. A gold palanquin-style canopy stands on the right and a framed painting hangs on the left. A sign reads KAILASA TIRUVANNAMALAI SRI NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI. No people are visible.
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KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 6/9/2024

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A photograph of a shrine room with gold curtains. On the left stands a large life-size cutout depiction of a bearded man in saffron-red robes, a red turban, a flower garland and gold necklaces, hands in anjali mudra, seated on a tiger-skin cushion over a gold-and-red throne seat, which is a depiction rather than a physical person. A sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO above the table and on a placard in front. On the central table covered with a gold cloth are three small deity murtis decorated with marigold garlands and white flowers, with a yellow and red cloth on a wooden tray. Below sit a platter of bananas, a melon, apples, fruit, sweets and dishes of food offerings in steel bowls on a maroon cloth.Overhead photo of a ritual food offering spread on a red and gold embroidered cloth. Many small steel bowls hold fruits including grapes, red apples, blueberries, cherries, lemons, almonds, dates, dried figs, pecans and sweets, with stainless steel plates of bananas, a whole papaya, yellow sweet balls and fried dough pieces, a yellow curry, and orange-yellow fruit garnished with yellow flowers. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a naivedyam offering.A photograph of a home altar setup for KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago's Ganesh Chaturthi offering, with a yellow silk backdrop. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs above, and a long banner with the same text is affixed to a gold-embroidered yellow cloth draped over a maroon table. Three deity murtis stand on gold trays, each garlanded with marigolds and adorned with white and yellow flowers: a small figure in red and orange on the left, a central figure with a red cloth and flowers, and a figure on the right with a red garment and crown-like headdress. Along the front of the maroon-covered table are plates and bowls of offerings: bananas, a large papaya, apples, pears, grapes, blueberries, almonds, dates, sweets, nuts, fresh oranges, and a bowl of curry. No people are visible.A photograph of two women seated cross-legged on a red patterned rug in front of a yellow satin-draped altar. The woman on the left wears a white sari with a white headband, a red tilak on her forehead and a long dark rudraksha mala, with her hands clasped in her lap. The woman on the right wears a coral-pink top and dark trousers with a long braid. Behind them stands a small altar with three Ganesha murtis garlanded with orange and yellow flowers, a red table with fruit, brass bowls, and a sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO. Fruit and a few small brass vessels are arranged on the table.Three deity murtis are arranged on silver-edged wooden platforms over a gold embroidered cloth with sequined and jewel-like borders. The central figure is draped in red cloth and adorned with a garland of orange and yellow ribbon-like flowers, white plumeria and a jeweled necklace. The figure at left, a standing figure in a red turban and orange garland, is adorned with flowers and a chain. The figure at right wears a gold crown and red garments, with orange and yellow garlands and white flowers. Scattered purple, yellow and white flowers and green leaves surround the platforms. Gold drapery hangs in the background.
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KAILASA UNITED KINGDOM On 6/9/2024

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A screenshot of a Zoom video call with a grid of six participant tiles, showing a bald woman with a red bindi and white garment in the top right tile labelled "Kailasa - UK EU AF" with a green "You are screen sharing" banner. Other tiles show a man in glasses and a blue shirt labelled Manoj Talwar, a woman in a blue patterned top labelled Yogaswarupini, a woman with grey hair labelled iPhone (40), a woman with dark hair labelled Hansa Vaghjiani, and a woman labelled Anjali Oza. A small framed picture is visible in some home backgrounds. Zoom toolbar icons and a Windows taskbar run along the top and bottom edges, showing 6 participants and weather of 16°C Cloudy.

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