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10 September 2024

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A woman with light blonde hair, a red bindi and layered rudraksha malas stands at left in a white sari with a gold border, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside her, a shrine holds a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban and an orange robe, with a garland of pink flowers and pearl strands; the portrait is labelled in print at the top edge. Two gold-toned deity murti stand on a red wooden stand draped in gold brocade, one green-clothed with a garland. Lit oil lamps, a brass lamp, a pink lotus-shaped candle and fresh flowers complete the altar. A tall gold pole holds a multicoloured saffron, red, green and blue flag with elephant motifs.A woman with blonde hair pulled back, wearing a white sari with gold border and a yellow blouse, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and a red tilak on her forehead, stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside her a flag on a tall gold pole hangs on a white wall, with orange, green and red panels bearing elephant motifs. At right a framed printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange-red turban with a crest, wearing layered garlands of pink roses and pearls and gold ornaments, sits on a table draped in gold-and-maroon brocade. Small deity murti in green and gold garments and garlands sit before him. Lit oil lamps, a pink lotus-shaped flame candle and a brass bowl with offerings are on a side table, and a red-and-green cloth hangs down near the table.A photograph of a home shrine with three small gilded metal deity murtis on a red wooden platform, dressed in green and gold garments with red and white flower garlands and pearl strands. Behind them is a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban, wearing ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, bangles and an orange-red shawl, his right hand raised in blessing. A lit pink lotus-shaped candle sits in the lower left, and an orange and green flag hangs at the upper left. No physical people are present; the portrait is a printed depiction and the statues are not living persons.

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KAILASA Adikailasa AK On 9/10/2024

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A woman with light blonde hair, a red bindi and layered rudraksha malas stands at left in a white sari with a gold border, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside her, a shrine holds a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban and an orange robe, with a garland of pink flowers and pearl strands; the portrait is labelled in print at the top edge. Two gold-toned deity murti stand on a red wooden stand draped in gold brocade, one green-clothed with a garland. Lit oil lamps, a brass lamp, a pink lotus-shaped candle and fresh flowers complete the altar. A tall gold pole holds a multicoloured saffron, red, green and blue flag with elephant motifs.A woman with blonde hair pulled back, wearing a white sari with gold border and a yellow blouse, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and a red tilak on her forehead, stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside her a flag on a tall gold pole hangs on a white wall, with orange, green and red panels bearing elephant motifs. At right a framed printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange-red turban with a crest, wearing layered garlands of pink roses and pearls and gold ornaments, sits on a table draped in gold-and-maroon brocade. Small deity murti in green and gold garments and garlands sit before him. Lit oil lamps, a pink lotus-shaped flame candle and a brass bowl with offerings are on a side table, and a red-and-green cloth hangs down near the table.A photograph of a home shrine with three small gilded metal deity murtis on a red wooden platform, dressed in green and gold garments with red and white flower garlands and pearl strands. Behind them is a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban, wearing ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, bangles and an orange-red shawl, his right hand raised in blessing. A lit pink lotus-shaped candle sits in the lower left, and an orange and green flag hangs at the upper left. No physical people are present; the portrait is a printed depiction and the statues are not living persons.A photograph of a small gilded metal murti standing on a golden pedestal, dressed in a green brocade garment with gold patterns and a gold sash, wearing an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, layered pearl and stone necklaces, and a white garland with a white rose at its base. Its hands are raised in blessing poses. Behind it, a large framed image shows a figure in orange-red robes with gold jewellery, and a red and gold patterned cloth covers the altar surface. Pink flowers lie at the lower right. No physical people are visible.A small golden deity murti stands on a gilded base at the centre of a shrine, dressed in a green silk garment with gold brocade and wearing a red and gold crown set with a red stone. It is draped with rudraksha and pearl malas, red flower garlands and a single green chrysanthemum. Behind it, a large framed portrait shows a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a tiger-skin cushion and a bowl in hand. A green-clad person's sleeve appears at the right edge, and loose white and pink petals are scattered on a red and gold altar cloth.A woman in a gold blouse and white sari stands at a shrine table draped in gold and maroon brocade, lighting a small pink oil lamp with her right hand. Behind the lamp stands a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban, layered pearl and flower garlands, and a gold-trimmed saffron cloth, with his palm raised in blessing. Beside him are two small deity murti in garlands, one in green and gold. Vases of orange and pink flowers and a marigold garland arrangement sit on the right, and a red and orange banner hangs on the left wall with a sign reading KAILASA GENEVA. One person is physically present, and the figure in the portrait is a depiction.
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KAILASA BADEN, SWITZERLAND On 9/10/2024

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A selfie-style photo in a small room with a shrine. Behind a red and gold brocade-draped table stands a large framed depiction of a bearded man in a red turban, wearing layered garlands, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with a hand raised in blessing; a paper sign on the wall reads "KAILASA GENEVA". On the table sit a deity murti group with flower garlands, a brass plate with marigolds, pink petals and a leopard-print cloth. Two women are in the foreground: on the left, a smiling woman with a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a white garment; on the right, an older white-haired woman in a white top with a red tilak and a rudraksha mala. Orange and maroon cloths hang on the poles at the sides.A selfie-style photo of two women kneeling on a wooden floor beside a puja setup in a home shrine. The woman on the left, with a hair bun, red bindi and rudraksha mala, wears a cream and gold shawl and smiles at the camera. The older woman on the right, with white hair, a red tilak and a long rudraksha mala over a white top, rests her hands together. Between them are brass puja vessels, a small oil lamp, metal bowls with petals, and offerings. Behind them, a shrine table draped in red and gold brocade holds a garlanded tray with marigolds and pink flowers, and deity murti and framed images sit under glass on a shelf above.A shrine table draped in a gold and maroon brocade cloth holds three small golden metal figures of seated deities, each draped with orange and red marigold garlands. Behind them stands a large printed cutout of a bearded man in a maroon turban with a crest, wearing a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded malas and an orange shawl, hands raised in a blessing gesture; the printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person. A white sign reads KAILASA GENEVA, and a glass vase holds pink and white flowers. In the foreground on a red cloth, two ornate pieces of stone-and-metal wrapped in red and orange garlands are decorated with pink rose petals and a yellow marigold. No people are visible.A close overhead photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandal-shaped foot ornaments on a maroon cloth and red gold-patterned fabric. Each paduka is decorated with red and yellow marigold-style garlands tied with red ribbon, pink silk flower petals, a yellow chrysanthemum, and small metal bells attached along the sides. A leopard-print pouch sits in front. The gold-bordered cloth behind suggests a ritual setup for a Guru Paduka Puja. No people are visible.
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KAILASA CHINESE-WORLD On 13/10/2024

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A photograph of a puja set-up in a yellow-walled room. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, holding a tray toward a framed deity image of a goddess in red and pink. On the right, an altar draped in gold-patterned cloth holds a stack of wrapped packets, flowers, brass lamps and a framed portrait of a bearded man in saffron-toned clothing with a garland of flowers. A large backdrop shows snow-covered Mount Kailash. A white sign on the altar reads KAILASA TAIWAN.A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, extending his right arm over an offering table. In front of him are stacked white packets, a brass plate and steel bowls. Behind the table a large mountain backdrop shows snowy peaks, and a printed portrait of a man with a brown turban, rudraksha mala with red flower garland, and blue shawl sits at right, with a deity mural of a goddess seated on a pink lotus beside it. Small brass figurines and a lamp sit on the altar. A paper sign reads KAILASA TAIWAN. The printed portrait is a depiction, not a physical person.A priest with bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border and a sacred thread, lights a small oil lamp held in his right hand before a shrine. On the shrine, a framed image of a goddess seated on a pink lotus with lotus flowers in her hands is flanked by a yellow panel. Behind is a large mountain backdrop with snowy rock faces. At right stands a printed cutout portrait of a bearded figure in an orange turban and blue shawl, with a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala; the printed portrait is not a physical person. Stacked white packets form a pyramid at left, with a small brass lamp and figurines on the altar and a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN in front.A shirtless man in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at the left, reaching toward a framed devotional print of a goddess seated on a pink lotus with lamps at her sides, draped with a red and gold cloth. Beside it, a large cutout portrait of a smiling bearded figure in an orange-and-blue shawl, wearing a gold crown-like headdress and a red and white flower garland with rudraksha mala, is set against a painted snow mountain backdrop. A small altar holds a deity murti, brass lamps, flowers and a framed photo. In front, stacked white packets are arranged on a gold-bordered cloth beside a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN.
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KAILASA CHINESE-WORLD On 21/10/2024

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A shrine arrangement in a tiled room with a large mountain backdrop printed on fabric, showing rocky snowy peaks. Central on a dark-red cloth draped over a tiger-stripe pattern is a brass tray with lamps, flowers and small offerings. A cardboard cutout and a framed printed portrait show a turbaned figure in saffron-and-white clothing with a multi-strand flower garland and a gold necklace, seated with raised hand; he is a depiction, not a physical person, and no in-person identification is made. To the left is a framed deity image of a goddess seated on a lotus, with a small kalasha-style figure and a golden yellow-and-maroon brocade cloth on a low table in front. Potted green plants, white orchids and a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN stand before the altar. No people are physically present.
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KAILASA CHINESE-WORLD On 9/10/2024

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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands barefoot in a yellow-walled room, holding a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. The shrine altar is draped in gold and maroon cloth with a small sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN. A large backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain above a seated figure in saffron-coloured turban and robes with a green-and-red garland, and a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda hangs on the left wall. A deity murti with red and gold decoration sits beside brass lamps, flowers and offerings. Purple cushions lie on a patterned rug at the lower left.A young man stands barefoot in a yellow-walled room, bare-chested with a white dhoti and a cord around his neck, holding a small brass oil lamp aloft in his right hand as an aarti. Beside him a round wooden table holds ritual items. At the back a shrine table draped in gold-embroidered cloth and maroon fabric holds brass vessels, a bowl, framed photographs and a white paper sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN, with white lilies in a vase. Above it hangs a large backdrop of a snow-capped mountain peak with a bright sky, and before it sits a framed portrait of a figure in white and blue wrapped with a garland of flowers. A deity murti in red and pink stands among green leaves, and a smaller framed portrait hangs on the left wall. Floor cushions and a patterned rug lie in the foreground.A photograph of a shrine room with yellow walls and a large backdrop of a snow-covered mountain peak in warm sunlight. A bare-chested man with short dark hair stands at the left in a white dhoti, palms pressed together in namaskar, with a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. On the altar draped in red and gold cloth, a sign reads "KAILASA TAIWAN"; there are flowers, brass deity figures, a framed portrait with garlands, and a small framed picture. A small framed image hangs on the left wall, and cushions lie on the floor.
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KAILASA COIMBATORE On 9/10/2024

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A small shrine corner with a framed portrait in a gold frame, garlanded with flowers and a rudraksha mala, showing a figure in orange robes seated before green foliage, with a second smaller framed photo on the right wall. Beside it stands a life-size figure in a red turban, pink-red robes and flower garlands, seated on a green cloth with a gold-and-brown shrine piece, a metal-cast deity murti under a gold arched canopy, marigold and rose petals, a brass oil lamp burning, small brass vessels, a steel tray of flowers, and a printed photo on the floor. Red cloth drapes the walls and a peacock-feather fan stands at left. No living people are present.
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KAILASA FRANCE On 9/10/2024

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A video-call grid screenshot of five participants from a Zoom-style session. Top right, a woman with large black-framed glasses, a red bindi and dark necklace sits before a shelf holding a small figurine of a seated saffron-robed figure with a red turban and flowers. Middle left, a woman with long dark hair presses palms together in anjali against a plain wall. Middle right, a woman with curly hair and glasses wears a grey t-shirt; behind her stands a figure in a saffron-orange cloth and dark garland beside an altar with lamps. Bottom left, an older woman in a pink floral top sits before white lattice and hanging plants. Top left, a partially visible woman stands by a wooden door. Bottom right shows a small gold-crowned portrait thumbnail of a face with a crown.
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KAILASA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA On 9/10/2024

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A home altar photograph showing two bronze-toned deity murtis in front of a large red fabric backdrop with a printed image of a seated figure in red robes. The figure on the left is a small standing murti with a maroon turban decorated with white pearls, wearing a cream and gold garment and holding one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a yellow embroidered sari with a veil and a red and gold headdress, carrying a small object and draped with rudraksha beads and a multicolored bead garland. Two yellow painted elephants flank the right murti. A rudraksha mala hangs at the top of the backdrop with a small round pendant bearing a photo of a smiling woman. In front, a silver plate holds an orange, an apple and a banana, with a pink rose, a silver oil lamp with a lit wick, a small silver pot and a silver cup with a spoon. The table is covered with a leopard-print cloth.Photograph of a home temple altar set against a cream panelled door. A large cut-out life-size figure of a smiling man in a red turban, red robe, and multiple rudraksha malas and beaded red wrist bands sits cross-legged with palms raised, a red bindi and vibhuti on the forehead. A small paper sign reads Melbourne Home Temple. In front, on a leopard-print cloth, stand two gold-coloured metal deity murti dressed in yellow and green garments, one holding a flute, with an orange, an apple and a banana on a steel plate, a pink flower, a brass kalasha and an oil lamp. The figure cut-out is a printed image, not a physical person, so no people are present.
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KAILASA OHIO, USA On 9/10/2024

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A photograph of a black stone murti of a four-armed goddess, identified by its iconography as Lakshmi in alankar, seated and richly adorned. She wears an ornate silver-and-gemstone crown, layered diamond-like necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament, and an orange silk sari with a green and gold border. Garlands of yellow and pink roses and red-orange marigolds with green leaves hang around her and drape from the sides, with a pink flower garland across her chest. Her hands are decorated with silver and jewelled hand ornaments. Behind her are more marigold and rose garlands against a beige wall. No physical people are visible.A dark stone deity murti of the goddess Lakshmi, decorated for Lakshmi Alankar, seated centrally against a plain wall. She wears a tall jewelled silver crown, large silver-and-stone earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a jewelled pendant. She is draped in a mustard-yellow silk sari with a green and gold zari border. Pink roses, yellow marigolds and red-green-white ribbon garlands hang around her and frame her sides. Two hands show raised palms with jewelled ornaments, and behind her are colourful garlands and embroidered cloth hangings in teal, red and blue. No people are visible.A photograph of women seated on red and patterned rugs in a temple hall with a wooden floor, arranging flowers on a white cloth for a garland. A woman in a blue embroidered blouse and red skirt smiles toward the camera, while others in red, green and white garments sort rose petals, stems and yellow flowers from clear plastic containers. One woman in a patterned top works on a garland of pink and yellow blooms. Behind them stand large painted deity murti with colourful fabric backdrops, a flat-screen television and a laptop on a green-draped table. A woman in a light sari sits reading a book at left.Indoor temple shrine photographed head-on, with several dark stone or metal murtis dressed in silk and garlanded with marigolds and flower strands. On the left, a tall black deity figure wears a golden crown and a red-and-gold dhoti with many necklaces. Centre stage, a gilded arch frames a pair of deities, a seated figure in a golden-yellow sari beside a standing figure in orange and red, with a shivalinga-like black form and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand in front. On the right, a dark murti in a yellow and green sari with a lotus-shaped offering, and another in blue silk with a gold crown. Brass oil lamps stand on tall stands and a standing sign reads KAILASA OHIO. Red curtains and maroon drapes frame the room.Four young girls sit together smiling for the camera in a bright yellow-walled room with a red fire extinguisher on the wall. The girl on the far left wears a peach and gold embroidered salwar kameez with a matching dupatta. The second girl wears a teal and red embroidered traditional outfit with a red skirt, and a small red mark on her forehead. The older girl behind wears a blue and gold patterned dress with a gold necklace. The youngest girl, seated in front, wears a turquoise embroidered outfit with a gold chain and holds a plush toy, with a small red mark on her forehead. Green palm fronds, red flowers and a gold vase decorate the background, and a purple curtain hangs in a doorway.A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden seated statue in the foreground, wearing a yellow and green silk garment, a jewelled crown and layered gold and red-stone necklaces with pink flower garlands, raising its right hand in blessing. Behind it stand two dark-faced deity murtis under a golden arch with a blue backdrop: one holds a trident and wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, the other wears a red-and-gold ornate robe and a tall jewelled crown. Yellow marigold and white flower garlands drape the shrine, a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands in front, and brass lamps and a striped cloth hang at the sides. No physical people are visible.
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KAILASA OTHER - MY KAILASA IS NOT IN THIS LIST On 9/10/2024

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A life-size figure seated on a red velvet sofa with gold trim, wearing a mustard-yellow turban and a mustard-yellow silk shawl with gold motifs over a light pink garment, with a red-orange-white marigold garland and rudraksha beads. The figure has palms pressed together in greeting. A white card labelled "Whyalla Australia" sits on the lap. In front, a brass bowl on an ornate brass pedestal holds a pair of wooden sandals surrounded by yellow chrysanthemum flowers, with more yellow flowers at the right edge. The figure appears to be a statue or waxwork rather than a living person, and the carpet is red with patterned borders.
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KAILASA PONDICHERRY On 9/10/2024

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A young girl sits on an ornately carved wooden bench with a white cushion in a room with a green wall and a white marble floor. She wears a red blouse, a green and gold patterned skirt, a white jasmine flower garland, a gold headpiece with a forehead ornament, a nose ring and bangles. She is seated with her feet bent, apparently dressed for a festival performance or ritual.
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KAILASA SAN DIEGO, USA On 9/10/2024

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A life-size cutout figure of a smiling man in a red turban and red robes sits cross-legged in a corner altar, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden trident. He wears a dark rudraksha mala and a white flower garland. In front of the cutout is a gold framed yantra, a bowl of bananas, rudraksha, pink flowers, coins and a small kumkum dish, plus a white marble Ganesha, a gold Meru style shrine and a dark deity figure draped in red. A framed Tirupati style painting hangs above, with a copper yantra panel beside it and a pink handwritten sign reading KAILASA SAN DIEGO on the wall. Sunlight comes through venetian blinds.A home shrine photographed from above. A large framed photograph of a seated figure in red and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands dominates the back. In front is a gold-framed square plate engraved with a yantra, flanked by two small gold figurines. A brass tray holds bunches of ripe bananas, rudraksha beads, a pink rose, a folded pile of US dollar bills and a small lamp, with a bowl of red kumkum powder and a dish of nuts in the foreground. Small white and golden deity figurines, a black stone lingam with a red thread and rudraksha, and a gold-rimmed sri yantra plate sit on an orange cloth. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SEERAGAPADI On 9/10/2024

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A two-panel graphic side by side. The left panel shows a bearded man seated on a red cushioned throne before ornate gold carved panels, smiling and raising his right palm in blessing. He wears a gold jewelled crown with a red gem, a white tilak with red bindi, an orange silk garment with a red border, a large pink and white jewelled pendant, layered gold coin necklaces and gold bangles. The right panel shows a gold-painted statue of a female deity seated on a gold throne, wearing a black crown with red flowers, a yellow and pink sari, green and red garlands, and raising her right hand in blessing; a red hibiscus sits in a leopard-print basket before her, and gold statues of other deities stand behind. The left panel is a depiction of a seated figure rather than a physical person in the scene.A two-panel graphic comparing two images. The left panel shows a bearded man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a golden crown, saffron-orange silk dhoti and shawl, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a large pink-and-gold pendant, and raising one hand in blessing. The right panel shows a gilded murti of a goddess seated on a golden throne, with a black hair bun adorned with white flower ornaments, a red bindi, a green garland and red garlands, and a pink-and-yellow sari, with one hand raised in blessing.A two-panel collage. The left panel shows a bearded man seated on a deep maroon velvet throne with gilded carved wood behind him, wearing a gold crown, a blue-and-white forehead marking, a saffron-orange silk dhoti and shawl with gold border, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a large pink-and-white pendant, and bangles, raising one hand in blessing; the figure shows distinctive ceremonial adornments and a crown, so this is a probable Swamiji depiction on a photograph. The right panel shows a gold-painted deity murti seated on a gilded throne, wearing a black hair crown with red and white floral ornaments, a yellow and pink silk sari, a green garland and red garlands, with hibiscus flowers and a brass plate of offerings in front. Collage of photographs with no physical people beyond the depicted figures.A golden deity murti seated on a throne-like peetha within a gilded arched niche, wearing a yellow-orange sari with a pink border and a tall black hair crown adorned with red and white flowers and gold ornaments. The murti holds its right hand raised in abhaya mudra and has a green garland and red and yellow flower garlands draped across its body. Offerings of red hibiscus flowers and a leopard-patterned cloth sit at its base. Behind it, another golden figure in a blue and pink costume holds a staff, and maroon and gold ornamented canopies frame the scene. To the right, a white sign reads KAILASA SEERAGAPADI, partially cut off. The photo carries a timestamp of 9 Oct 2024 and Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with a carved arch. The figure has a golden face, a black bun with flower and pearl decorations, and wears a pink and orange sari with a green garland and red flower garlands around the neck. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and red flower offerings lie in front, and a brass oil lamp sits at the base. Behind it, a painted backdrop of green trees and a decorative red-and-gold canopy panel are visible. At the lower right a white sign reads KA SEE partly visible. A timestamp reads 9 Oct 2024 10:59:14 Tamil Nadu kailasa seeragapadi.A photograph of a golden statue seated on an ornate gilded throne at KAILASA Seeragapadi. The figure wears a black turban-like headdress decorated with small white and red flower ornaments and a pendant, a yellow-orange garment with a magenta-pink border draped over the body, and multiple garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of green trees and a red-and-gold emblem, and a dark figure with a decorated headdress sits at the right edge. Offerings and a brass lamp lie in front. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no people are physically present. Timestamp reads 9 Oct 2024 10:59:11, Tamil Nadu, kailasa seeragapadi.
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KAILASA THIRUCHENGODE On 9/10/2024

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Photo of a dark-stone deity murti seated in a padmasana-style pose inside a shrine, draped in a pink silk cloth with a jeweled white beaded collar, a sparkling crown, and a beaded red-and-green sash. Orange and yellow marigold garlands hang across the figure and gilded arch. Beside it, a standing cardboard-style cutout figure wears a red-orange saffron garment with a rudraksha and flower garland, and a framed black-and-white portrait of an older bearded saint with a mala hangs on the wall at upper right. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on the floor in front. A white sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. No people are physically present.A photograph of a shrine with a dark-skinned deity murti seated on a golden throne-like seat with a red cushioned backrest, dressed in a pink silk garment with silver and jewelled ornaments and a tall ornate crown, garlanded with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the right, a framed black-and-white portrait of a bearded sannyasi in a white shawl is hung on the wall, and a life-size cutout of a standing figure in saffron-red robes with rudraksha mala and a white garland stands at left. A brass plate holds a lit oil lamp in the foreground, and a white sign reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. No physical people are present in the scene.
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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA On 9/10/2024

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A photograph of a community hall with wood-effect flooring and a drop ceiling of fluorescent lights. Many people are seated on folding chairs and on the floor, holding paper plates and eating. Women wear saris in pink, teal, purple and green, and a woman in white and orange sits on the floor in front. Standing figures in white and at the back move near a food counter, and a large framed image of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the far wall beside a leafy plant and gold curtains. A flat-screen TV on the right shows a video, with a laptop and a small orange-draped table holding booklets. The scene suggests a shared meal in a satsang-style space.A photograph of a seated group of devotees eating from paper plates in a carpeted community room with beige walls, a drop ceiling and fluorescent lights. In the foreground, women in saris sit on folding chairs: one in a green and pink sari with gold trim, another in a teal outfit with a beaded necklace, two in purple and blue silk saris with gold borders, and one in a white sari with gold border. Behind them, more seated guests eat, and at right people stand near a buffet table with steel pots. A bookshelf and framed pictures are visible at left.Indoor photo of a meal being served in a carpeted hallway-style room with drop ceiling, fluorescent lights, a bookshelf and framed pictures on the walls. Many women and some men sit on cushioned chairs and benches holding paper plates of food, while a woman in a black top and cream pants carries a plate at left. Visible clothing includes a blue and purple sari, a white sari with gold border, a teal salwar outfit and a yellow-green sari. A standing fan sits at left.A photograph of a person's hands holding out a white disposable plate of South Indian vegetarian food. The plate holds lemon-coloured tamarind rice garnished with curry leaves and roasted nuts, two white idlis, a yellow vegetable curry, a brown spiced dish, and a serving of chickpeas. The wearer has a red thread bracelet on one wrist and dark painted nails, and the floor is light wood with grey chairs behind.Indoor scene in a community hall with a wood-look floor and a red exit sign on the wall. A framed portrait labelled "Nithyananda" hangs on the wall, garlanded with red, orange and white flower strands. The portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes with a long beaded necklace, one hand raised in blessing, before a tree-root backdrop. Beneath it, a woman in a purple brocade blouse and blue sari with gold bangles ladles food from a large steel pot at a serving counter, while a woman in a striped black-and-white top serves from the right. Several people stand in a line on the left, including a man in a plaid shirt and an older man in white, waiting to be served.A serving line of steel pots holding curry, rice and other dishes on a counter in an indoor room with beige walls, a red EXIT sign and a fire extinguisher. A woman in a blue silk saree with a purple blouse, gold necklace and earrings, and a red bindi, ladles food onto a white plate. A younger woman in a striped top and glasses holds a plate in the foreground. An older woman in a black cardigan and a man in a white shirt and an older man stand behind the counter holding plates. On the right, a framed portrait labelled "Nithyananda" shows a figure in orange robes with a mala, decorated with marigold and floral garlands. Two people wait in the background.
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KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 9/10/2024

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A photograph of a temple altar arrangement against gold drapery with a white paper sign reading "KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO" hung above. Three decorated stands hold a golden standing figure on the left, a white Shiva lingam wearing a jewelled gold necklace and blue and gold ornaments in the centre, and a golden deity with a crown and a raised hand on the right. The altar cloth is red with gold peacock-feather embroidery. In front, a stainless steel tray holds a glass of milk, a small metal bowl, a sweet, and a red flower. No people are visible.A small shrine set against gold silk drapes with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the fabric. On a dark wooden board sit three copper-toned murtis, a central stepped peetha or shivalinga-style base flanked by two standing deity figures, all decorated with red ixora flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. A steel bowl of sliced banana and fruit sits in front, with scattered red petals on the pale stone floor. No people are visible.A temple shrine photographed with no people present. Three statues stand on a dark wooden platform before gold satin curtains. On the left is a small standing statue of a figure in a rust-red turban with a garland and ornate necklaces. In the centre is a deity murti draped in yellow cloth and layered with gold jewellery and blue-and-red gemstone adornments, its face covered. On the right a seated gold deity figure holds a raised hand and sits beside a smaller figure, decorated with a crown and ornaments. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO is pinned to the curtain above. In front on the floor sit a steel bowl with red kumkum and a brass plate holding kumkum and a red powder offering. A red floral garland hangs at the right edge.A photograph of a temple altar set against gold shimmering drapes. A printed white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the drape at centre. On an orange and gold embroidered cloth sit three raised platforms decorated with red flowers and green leaves. At the centre is a deity murti with a gold and jewelled covering and red flowers on its head, flanked by a small brown figure holding an object on the left and a pair of gold-adorned deity figures with red flowers on the right. A red and green flower garland hangs at the upper right. No people are visible.A golden metal statue of a standing figure on a gold pedestal is the central subject, dressed in a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament at the forehead, a maroon garment and heavy gold and jewelled necklaces with pearl and coloured-stone pendants. Lavender flowers are placed in its raised hands. Red-orange ixora flowers and green leaves are heaped at its base on an ornate maroon and gold embroidered cloth, with an orange gold-embroidered cloth behind and a gold curtain as backdrop. No people are visible.A decorated Shiva lingam-style sacred form on a tiered altar, draped in a saffron-yellow cloth and adorned with layered silver-white and blue jewelled necklaces, a blue central pendant and a crown of red ixora flowers. Lavender flowers and more red blossoms are placed on the ornate gold and red embroidered altar cloth in front of a gold drape. No people are visible in the scene, and the setting suggests a temple worship arrangement.
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KAILASA VANIYAMBAI On 9/10/2024

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Indoor shrine photograph in a mint-green room. On the left a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated figure in orange robes with rudraksha beads, hands in meditation. Behind it is a framed image of a figure in white with a red-cushioned throne. A printed white paper sign reading "KAILASA KORATTUR" is taped to the wall above. On the right a large cutout depicts a multi-armed deity murti with a halo of many faces and a golden seated figure beneath, garlanded with white flowers and a marigold garland. Beside it, a life-size printed cutout of a figure with a red-and-gold headdress, rudraksha mala and orange marigold garland. A brass oil lamp, a lit diya, a brass plate with offerings and a tray of fruit sit on a white lace-edged table. No physical people are present.A decorated indoor shrine room with turquoise walls and a wooden floor, set up for Navaratri. On the left, a golden ornate deity murti with multiple arms sits on a draped table beside a standing statue of a robed figure wearing an orange-and-red turban and a rudraksha mala, seated near an empty ornate golden chair. A tiered display in the centre holds many small colourful figurines and garlands, with a deity in orange and red at its base. Brass plates, a kalasha-style vessel, lamps and offerings sit on the floor, and shelves on the right hold rows of small clay figures lit by string lights. Signs reading KAILASA KORATTUR hang on the wall. No living people are visible.A close-up photograph of a bare-chested man with a shaved-looking head, a red tilak on his forehead, and a thick rudraksha mala and pendant around his neck, holding a lit oil lamp in his right hand toward the camera. Behind him is a blue wall with a paper sign reading KAILASA KORATTUR and a garland of red, white and purple flowers. Three framed images stand on a leopard-print cloth: on the left a standing portrait of a figure wearing a red turban with white flowers, pink-orange clothing, a garland of orange marigolds and rudraksha beads; in the centre a multi-armed deity murti in a golden halo with a red turban-crowned figure seated before it wearing a floral garland; and an ornate gold and black shrine frame on the far left decorated with yellow and white flowers. Lit oil lamps sit before the central figure.
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KAILASA VILLENEUVE, FRANCE On 9/10/2024

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A split-screen video call grid beside a small altar. On the left, three deity murtis draped in marigold and white flower garlands stand on a maroon cloth, with a steel bowl of white curd rice and a small dish of ghee in front. On the right, nine video tiles show participants in their homes. Several women smile and hold small lit oil lamps toward the camera, and one man in glasses holds a lit lamp. A woman in a red top smiles in another tile, and a few tiles show a child, a person in a dark top, and a woman with curly hair. No a person candidate is visible.

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