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14 September 2024

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A bronze-toned metal murti of a smiling sage-like figure stands at the centre, shown bare-chested with a deep red-brown turban topped by a jewelled gold ornament set with a red stone. A red and white gem-studded necklace with a large pendant hangs on the chest, and the figure wears a red and gold woven dhoti-style garment. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra while the left hand rests open at the side. A red kumkum or vibhuti mark is on the forehead. Behind it are gold-toned shrine elements draped with red silk and red flower garlands, with scattered rose and marigold petals on the dark surface in the foreground. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals. Pink flower petals are scattered between the sandals, and two smooth pale stones sit near them. A gold ornamental piece set with white and magenta stones lies across the foreground. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a polished silver thali plate arranged with several small steel cups holding food offerings. Visible items include plain white rice dusted with green powder, fried golden fritters, sliced ripe bananas, a small glass of water, a cup of white milk garnished with yellow flower petals, and rice topped with a dark brown cooked relish. Scattered white tissue paper, petals and a few dried herbs surround the plate on a black surface. No people are visible.

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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 13/9/2024

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A bronze-toned metal murti of a smiling sage-like figure stands at the centre, shown bare-chested with a deep red-brown turban topped by a jewelled gold ornament set with a red stone. A red and white gem-studded necklace with a large pendant hangs on the chest, and the figure wears a red and gold woven dhoti-style garment. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra while the left hand rests open at the side. A red kumkum or vibhuti mark is on the forehead. Behind it are gold-toned shrine elements draped with red silk and red flower garlands, with scattered rose and marigold petals on the dark surface in the foreground. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals. Pink flower petals are scattered between the sandals, and two smooth pale stones sit near them. A gold ornamental piece set with white and magenta stones lies across the foreground. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a polished silver thali plate arranged with several small steel cups holding food offerings. Visible items include plain white rice dusted with green powder, fried golden fritters, sliced ripe bananas, a small glass of water, a cup of white milk garnished with yellow flower petals, and rice topped with a dark brown cooked relish. Scattered white tissue paper, petals and a few dried herbs surround the plate on a black surface. No people are visible.A close photograph of a silver-toned metal deity murti of a goddess standing before a dark stone pedestal, with a red-and-gold silk drape behind. The figure wears a jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red tilak on the forehead, a purple shawl over a green brocade blouse, a rust-orange silk skirt, and layered jewelled necklaces with red stones. Its raised left hand holds a ritual object, and the right arm hangs at its side. No physical people are visible.Close-up photograph of a lit oil lamp with a bright flame in the foreground, set on a silver pedestal. Behind it, pink flowers and an orange cloth are arranged around a small object, with an ornate silver-toned shrine or deity backdrop, a decorated silver structure, and a red and gold garland visible. No people are visible.
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KAILASA KASHI On 13/9/2024

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A golden statue of a seated guru in a maroon robe and saffron turban sits on an ornate gilded throne, wearing layered beaded garlands in white, red and green and a white embroidered chest piece. The raised right hand is in blessing. Behind him, a taller gilded deity murti with four arms and a conical crown sits on a red-backed throne, wearing red garlands. Smaller gilded figures in arched niches flank the scene, and a brass vessel and a brass lamp stand on a shelf at left. A wooden sign at right reads KAILASA KASHI BHARATH. This is a temple shrine interior with statues, not living people.
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KAILASA PORUR On 13/9/2024

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Indoor shrine photograph with a large printed portrait of a smiling person in red and saffron-toned clothing, rudraksha-style beaded mala and white flower garland, one hand raised in blessing, seated on a golden throne-like seat decorated with gold motifs. Before it stands a large brass vessel filled with purple and pink flowers and red blossoms, and small brass pots with flowers sit on the left. A lit oil lamp glows at lower left and a small deity image in a gilded arch appears on the left. No physical people are visible; the figure is a printed portrait.Home shrine photographed inside a dark wooden cabinet. A large cutout photograph of a smiling man in red and orange robes, wearing a red turban with a vermilion dot, layered rudraksha and flower garlands, and red bangles, is raised with both palms open behind the altar. In front, a large gold metal bowl with a gold-and-navy patterned base holds flowers and offerings, flanked by a small brass lamp, a brass kalasha with water, a plate of flowers and kumkum, and a green fruit. A small framed deity image and a standing figure cutout stand to the side. No physical people are present.
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KAILASA ROTORUA, NZ On 13/9/2024

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A photograph of a shrine featuring a golden metal murti of a seated deity pair with a small standing child figure in front. The central male figure wears orange and gold garments with a beaded necklace, and the seated female figure beside him wears an orange and gold sari-style dress with a jewelled necklace. A small red-clad child figure stands in front on the altar. Behind them is an ornate gold arched frame draped with red and white flower garlands. An orange flower offering sits on a red velvet cloth with gold border. A white sign reads KAILASA Rotorua New Zealand. The altar cloth panel below shows printed portraits of a man in a turban, which are depictions rather than physical people.
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KAILASA SEATTLE USA On 14/9/2024

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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and white sacred ash lines on his arms and chest pours water from a brass vessel over a large black Shiva lingam on a black base. A small glass lingam sits on a wooden tray in the foreground, with a steel bowl catching runoff. Behind is a golden gilded backdrop with a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident and garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers, plus a red-turbaned bronze figure and a small pink-clad deity murti in flower garlands. The floor is gold-tiled, and a sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. This shows abhishekam being performed.A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and white tripundra marks on his arms and chest pours liquid from a brass pot over a large black Shivalinga resting on a black peetha. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a trident, adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and red and white garlands, within an ornate golden arched prabhavali. To the left, a bronze statue of a standing figure wears a red turban, teal robe and garlands. Small brass cups, a clear crystal Shivalinga on a wooden tray, and red cloths sit on the gold-flecked floor, marking an abhishekam.A young man with glasses and bare chest, wearing a white dhoti and white horizontal ash stripes on his chest and arms, pours liquid from a golden vessel over a black Shiva lingam on a black peetha. Behind is a golden deity murti with four arms holding a trident, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a red and gold turban and a garland of red roses and marigolds. A smaller deity murti in pink silk and blue garment, with a crown and garlands, sits in front of the golden figure. Flowers and petals surround the lingam and milk-white liquid spreads on the base. Marigold and rose garlands drape the altar frame.A young priest bare-chested in a white dhoti with a gold border pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone shivalinga set on a black pitha base in a temple shrine. He has white ash stripes on his arms and wears glasses. Behind the lingam, golden deity murtis are adorned with red and gold jewelry, white and orange flower garlands, and a kumkum-marked figure in blue and magenta. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE, and a brass tumbler and clear crystal lingam sit on the gold-covered floor with red cloths.A priest in white dhoti with sacred white ash markings on his bare chest and arms pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone shivalinga on a black carved yoni-pitha base. Red and yellow flowers and petals float in the water. Behind it stands a golden deity murti draped in heavy gold and red jewellery and garlands of white jasmine and orange marigold. A clear crystal shivalinga on a wooden tray in the foreground is decorated with yellow flowers and red petals. Gold-flecked floor and red cloths surround the abhishekam.A priest in white dhoti with white sacred ash markings on his arms pours milk from a brass pot over a clear crystal shivalingam placed on a wooden tray with carved floral borders. Yellow and red flowers rest on the lingam. Behind it stands a large black stone shivalingam on a carved black pedestal, adorned with red and white flower garlands. Behind that, a golden deity murti wears layered gold and red jewelled necklaces and garlands. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Brass vessels sit on the floor and a red cloth lies beside the tray. The scene shows abhishekam being performed.
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KAILASA SEERAGAPADI On 13/9/2024

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A photograph of a shrine featuring a dark-stone deity murti at centre, shown with four arms, garlanded with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands, wearing an orange silk garment and a bright orange turban with a white tilak. Flanking it are two smaller dark-stone figures in green pleated skirts with gold borders, crowned with silver-tipped headdresses, also garlanded with yellow and red flowers and wearing gold necklaces. The ornate gold arched frame and magenta drapery form the backdrop, with a brass lamp at the right edge.A photograph of a shrine with three black-stone deity murtis under a golden arch framed by a magenta cloth backdrop. The central murti wears an orange turban, orange and red garments, and a long garland of yellow and orange marigolds with purple and red flowers, and holds a ritual object in one raised hand. Two smaller attendant figures on either side wear green skirts with gold borders, white-tipped headdresses, and yellow marigold garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The timestamp in the corner reads 14-Sept-2024 07:24:13, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.A photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold arch, holding three black stone deity murtis. The central murti wears an orange turban, a white urdhva tilaka, a red and gold garment and a heavy garland of yellow and red flowers, and holds a disc-like object in one raised hand. The two flanking murtis wear green skirts with gold borders, flower garlands and tall dark headdresses with white tilaka markings. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the platform, and a magenta cloth backdrop fills the niche. A timestamp reads 14-Sept-2024 07:24:10 Tamil Nadu in the lower right corner.A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a central Shiva lingam wrapped in green and orange flower garlands and a large brass-coloured base, surrounded by fallen petals. Behind it stands a golden-framed alcove holding a seated deity murti with a crown and a raised hand, and a figure beside it in red and pink. Flanking shrines hold dark stone murtis dressed in red, pink, green and orange garlands and cloth. A white placard on a stand reads KAILASA SEERAGAPADI. A painted backdrop of trees and temple architecture fills the rear wall. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. A golden arched alcove holds a seated golden figure with a maroon cloth and garlands, with a standing golden deity pair above it. A large shivalinga-like form in the centre is draped with marigold and orange garlands and a tiger-print cloth, with a small figure in green and gold beside it. Flanking alcoves hold dark deity murtis dressed in pink, green and orange garments with garlands, and a left alcove holds a figure with a tall silver crown. A white sign reads KAILASA SEERAGA PADI. A forest backdrop panel and scattered flower petals on the floor complete the scene, with a timestamp of 14-Sept-2024 07:23:28 in the corner.A photograph of a Shiva lingam set on a gold yoni base, decorated with a leopard-print cloth, pink and purple flower garlands, green tinsel garlands, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, during an abhishekam setting. Behind it sits a gold-coloured statue of a seated figure in maroon robes with a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and a raised hand, within a gold arched frame. Two smaller deity figures in green garments with orange and teal garlands flank the lingam, and a banner on the right reads KAILASA SEERAGAPADI. A digital timestamp reads 14-Sept-2024 07:23:02 Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.
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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 13/9/2024

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Two life-size figures stand in an ornamented recess against a yellow wall, appearing to be statues or murtis rather than living people. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured turban with a red and green pattern and gold ornaments, a red tilak on the forehead, a red garment and layered necklaces of pearls and gold, and holds a rudraksha mala in the raised hand. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a teal-green blouse and skirt, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a hand in abhaya mudra. Both are framed by green and gold embroidered fabric with gold tassels. Marigolds and red flowers lie at their feet, and a brass tray sits on a small wooden table at the left edge.Close view of a deity murti from the waist down, dressed in a red silk sari with gold brocade borders and a gold-toned lower garment. A layered necklace of large round coin-like pendants hangs at the chest. Beneath the figure is a silver feet-shaped base with yellow and red roses and a yellow flower placed as offerings. The murti is framed by a green velvet panel decorated with silver-toned floral and leaf embellishments and round studs. No people are visible.Three seated devotional statues dressed in ornate silk and jewellery in a temple or shrine room with a yellow wall. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban, a white vertical tilak, a red garment and layered white and gold necklaces. The central figure, taller and crowned, wears a green garment, a jewelled crown and a large floral-patterned necklace. The figure on the right wears a black crown and red garment. All three wear gold-brown skirts and stand within green and gold ornamented backdrops. A hanging brass oil lamp is at upper right, a brass lamp stand at right, and silver ritual objects and a small figurine lie in front. These are deity murti statues, not living people.A temple shrine display with several ornately dressed deity murtis and statues, with no living people visible. Three larger seated figures stand at the back: the left one wears a red and green turban and red garments, the centre one wears a green blouse and gold skirt with a tall crown, and the right one wears red with a dark crown. Each is adorned with garlands and beaded necklaces. Smaller murtis sit in the foreground, including a figure on a lion mount and a black stone linga-like form draped in orange cloth with a blue crown. Brass oil lamps, a lit diya, bells, fruit, flower offerings and a brass lotus bowl are arranged on the carpeted floor and low tables. A hanging banner partly reads 'HAPPY DIWALI' on the yellow wall.
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KAILASA ST. LOUIS, USA On 14/9/2024

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A Zoom video call screenshot with three participant tiles. Top left, a smiling woman with dark hair in a dark top, labelled S Kamat. Top right, a smiling woman with glasses, a red bindi and dark jacket, labelled Gurukul-Debbie Schuehler, gesturing with her hands; beside her, a small figure in a white turban-style head covering, maroon cloth and garlands, whose face is partly visible on a screen and not a clear physical figure to identify. Bottom centre, a woman with hair in a bun, navy top and palms pressed together in anjali mudra, seated on a black leather sofa, labelled Kathleen Kring, with a framed picture on the wall behind her. Zoom controls and a participant count of 3 appear along the bottom bar.
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KAILASA SURYA VAMSA SURANGI SAMRAJYA SARVAJNAPEETAM On 14/9/2024

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A photograph of a deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche on an orange cloth. The murti is decorated with silver and gold ornaments and a striped patterned crown or headdress, holds a trident-like staff on its left, and wears a green and gold striped skirt. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti as a ritual object, consistent with a puja setting.A photograph of a deity murti seated on a decorated throne with an ornate golden arched backdrop. The figure wears a tall blue and silver crown, a silver-and-gold embroidered necklace, and a green silk garment with a pink-and-white border draped over the lap. The murti has silvery arms and a dark face. Garlands hang at the sides of the backdrop, and small bells are visible on the throne. No living people are visible.A photograph of a deity murti seated on a dark pedestal in front of an ornate gilded backdrop with carved golden floral and foliate motifs. The murti wears a tall yellow crown, a green silk sari-like garment with pleated skirt, and jewelled ornaments, and holds a stringed instrument resembling a veena. Orange and red cloth is draped at its base. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a bronze deity murti standing on a lotus-shaped base, with a gold-coloured ornate arch behind it. The figure has multiple arms, a crown and jewelled ornaments, and is draped in pink and green cloth with white flower petals scattered on it. A golden-orange cloth covers the pedestal below. No physical people are visible in the frame.A photograph of a silver deity murti standing before an ornate silver arched backdrop with repoussé floral and scroll motifs. The figure wears a tall silver crown, a silver shoulder-and-chest ornament, and a magenta-pink silk garment draped over a red base. Its raised hands hold silver implements, and the figure stands on a red cloth. The silver frame has a central face-like motif at its top, and a gilded ornamental panel appears at the right edge. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a silver-toned metal deity murti set in a shrine before a draped red and gold backdrop. The central figure stands holding a trident-like staff and wears a tall crown and red garment, flanked by two smaller attendant figures in matching silver crowns with gold lower garments. Arched silver frames surround the three figures. No living people are visible.
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KAILASA TANJAVUR On 13/9/2024

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A photograph of a dark stone statue of a standing figure, shown from the front against a backdrop of draped red, white and yellow cloth. The figure wears a tall green and gold crown with jewelled bands, a red tilak on the forehead, layered white pearl and gold necklaces, and a red and gold garment with a golden shawl across the shoulders. Its raised right hand holds a small pink flower and a red dot. A black pedestal bears a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. Oil lamps stand in the corners of the room. No physical people are visible. This is a statue, not a living person.A photograph of a black stone statue of a standing figure in front of a draped backdrop of yellow, white and red cloth. The figure wears a tall green and gold crown with jewelled bands, a red tilak mark, a red-and-gold dhoti, a gold-bordered shawl draped over the shoulders, layered white pearl garlands and a jewelled gold necklace, and holds a small red flower in its raised hand. A brass lamp sits at the lower right edge. The statue stands on a black pedestal with a red KAILASA THANJAVUR sign and a date stamp in the corner. No living people are visible.
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KAILASA THIRUCHENGODE On 13/9/2024

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Photograph of a shrine interior with a dark blue-skinned deity murti seated within a gold arched niche, draped in red and gold silk, adorned with marigold garlands in yellow and orange, a white beaded necklace, a gold waist ornament and a pink-red turban. A small oil lamp burns in the foreground. To the left stands a life-size cutout of a smiling man in orange and saffron robes with a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a striped turban. To the right is a golden trishula and a black-and-white framed photograph of a bare-chested man with long hair and beads. A printed card reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. A digital timestamp reads 14-Sep-2024 05:30:02.Photograph of a shrine with a dark-skinned deity murti seated in an arched gold niche, dressed in red and gold silk with a red-and-gold turban, a white beaded necklace, and marigold and yellow garlands draped over the arch. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on the floor in front of it, beside brass ritual vessels including a bell, a kalasha-like cup, and small containers on a patterned cloth. A standing gold trident leans beside the shrine. At left, a life-size printed cutout of a smiling figure wearing a red-and-gold turban, a garland of rudraksha and flowers, and orange-red clothing appears beside a dark murti of a seated figure in red and gold. At right, a blue-draped seated murti and a framed black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in white robes hang on the wall. A small placard reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. A timestamp in the corner reads 14-Sep-2024 05:29:55.
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KAILASA UTTARAHALLI On 14/9/2024

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A golden statue of a seated figure in a turban and blessing pose, with the right hand raised, sits on a red-painted raised platform inside a temple shrine. The statue wears a white-and-yellow flower garland and red roses are scattered at its base, with a tilak mark on the forehead. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the platform on white cloths. On a white table in front, a brass plate holds marigolds, red flowers, small brass bowls, a conch shell and a lit lamp, with an orange cloth folded beside it. A deity murti sits on a brown cloth with a small garland. Carved golden doors and a red curtain frame the background, with a trident-like staff at upper right. No physical people are visible.A golden statue of a seated guru figure, wearing a turban and a small red tilak on the forehead, sits in a abhaya-like blessing pose with the right hand raised. The statue is draped in yellow and white garlands of marigolds and jasmine with red roses, and a red-stoned pendant hangs at its chest. Behind it are a maroon cloth backdrop, a red draped seat, brass and ornate silver elements, and a brass oil lamp at the lower right on a red-floored temple setting.A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling figure seated cross-legged against a gold-coloured wall. The figure wears a red and gold patterned turban with a gold chain draped over it, a red and gold silk garment, and a thick garland of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. A gold necklace with a green-stone pendant and a pearl-and-gold choker sit at the neck. The figure raises one hand in blessing and holds a large pink rose. A decorative bracelet appears on the wrist and bare feet rest on the floor. The cutout is a depiction printed on card, not a physical person, and is adorned with flower garlands in a temple-style display.A standing figure in saffron and yellow ceremonial dress, wearing an orange-and-yellow turban with a red bindi, rudraksha malas and a silver pendant necklace, draped in multiple layered garlands of pink, white, red and yellow flowers. Bronze-toned armlets are worn on both upper arms. The figure is posed in front of a gold-painted wall with a wall socket, beside a small shelf holding a pink-flowered garland and a dark embroidered cloth draped over a white stool.A dark stone Ganesha murti is seated on a pedestal inside a shrine, framed by an ornate gold arch and a maroon draped backdrop. It wears yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands, red roses, a yellow flower on the forehead and a red cloth around its lower body. Its four hands hold items including a yellow flower. A smaller painted clay Ganesha figure with a pink and gold cloth sits at its right side, surrounded by scattered red petals. No people are visible.A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a large flower garland of pink petals, yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, a gold necklace, drop earrings, a red rose in the headdress, and a red and green draped cloth around the waist. A small blue cylindrical object hangs at the waist with flower offerings. Red flowers and petals lie on the dais below.
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KAILASA VANIYAMBAI On 13/9/2024

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A small shrine table draped with a leopard-print cloth holds two framed portraits and brass oil lamps with lit flames. On the left, a framed photo labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a long-haired man in orange robes and a beaded necklace seated before a large tree trunk. On the right, a larger framed portrait shows a long-haired figure in white robes with gold trim and a gold necklace seated on an ornate gold throne with a red backdrop. A gold-coloured plaque, shells, a small crystal and yellow marigold petals sit on the table, and a white placard reading "KAILASA" stands at the right edge.A bare-chested man with a shaved head, white and red tripundra markings on his forehead, and a white sacred thread over his shoulder stands in a small home shrine room with turquoise walls. He wears rudraksha malas and a pendant around his neck. Behind him, a golden deity murti with a multi-armed, flame-like backdrop sits on a draped altar, beside a brass peetha with yellow flowers, oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, a framed painting, and a hanging swing decorated with marigold garlands holding a small figure. A paper sign on the wall reads KAILASA KORATTUR. Puja items and a brass plate with lit lamps sit on the floor.
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KAILASA Whyalla Australia On 23/9/2024

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A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling figure in a red turban with a red tilak, seated on a red velvet and gold-trimmed sofa, hands raised in a namaste gesture. The figure wears a green and beige brocade sari with a paisley pattern and a garland of white flowers and orange and red marigolds. A printed white sign on the sofa reads Whyalla Australia. In front, a large brass vessel holds a pair of black sandals with brown straps, decorated with white chrysanthemum flowers, set on an ornate brass pedestal. A gilded deity figure is partly visible at the lower right. The cutout is a depiction, not a physically present person.

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