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21 September 2024

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A Zoom video call screenshot showing a shrine set up for a remote puja. The main view shows an altar draped in red and tiger-striped cloth in front of a large mountain backdrop with snowy peaks. A framed image of a goddess in red and gold sits to the left, flanked by a pink lotus print and small framed pictures. A statue of a bearded sage in a red shawl and white dhoti, garlanded with flowers and rudraksha beads, stands at centre. Offerings include fruit, flowers, brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and a plate of food. A blue placard on the altar reads KAILASA TAIWAN. Three thumbnail video feeds across the top show KAILASA TORONTO, KAILASA Porur and Kailasa Singapore, with shrines and people visible in them. The lower-left tile is labelled Kailasa Taiwan, and the Chinese-language interface shows a pin control and Zoom Workplace branding.A video call grid of participants making heart hand gestures, shown beside a photograph of three decorated deity murtis on an orange cloth. The left murtis wear crowns and garlands with pink and purple flowers; the central figure is blue-grey with a peacock feather behind, and the right figure wears a colourful turban and necklaces. The grid has about a dozen small video tiles: women and a few men in home settings, some with bindis and rudraksha-style beads, one tile showing a stone Shiva statue, and a silver heart graphic. Several tiles show people in saffron or white clothing. The screen shows an online devotional gathering.Indoor photo of a golden shrine room with gilded arched niches. In the centre, a golden statue of a seated man in a maroon robe, rudraksha-style beaded garland of white and red flowers, a maroon turban and a patterned embroidered chest ornament sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, one hand raised in blessing. Behind it, a larger statue of a four-armed deity murti in red and pink garments and a silver-coloured crown holds objects in its hands. Flanking niches hold smaller seated figures, a brass lamp and bell on a side table. A sign reads KAILASA KASHI BHARATH. The timestamp reads 21 Sept 2024 5:30:56 am, Lahori Tola. Statues only; no living people visible.

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KAILASA CHINESE-WORLD On 20/9/2024

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A Zoom video call screenshot showing a shrine set up for a remote puja. The main view shows an altar draped in red and tiger-striped cloth in front of a large mountain backdrop with snowy peaks. A framed image of a goddess in red and gold sits to the left, flanked by a pink lotus print and small framed pictures. A statue of a bearded sage in a red shawl and white dhoti, garlanded with flowers and rudraksha beads, stands at centre. Offerings include fruit, flowers, brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and a plate of food. A blue placard on the altar reads KAILASA TAIWAN. Three thumbnail video feeds across the top show KAILASA TORONTO, KAILASA Porur and Kailasa Singapore, with shrines and people visible in them. The lower-left tile is labelled Kailasa Taiwan, and the Chinese-language interface shows a pin control and Zoom Workplace branding.
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KAILASA DORDOGNE On 21/9/2024

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A video call grid of participants making heart hand gestures, shown beside a photograph of three decorated deity murtis on an orange cloth. The left murtis wear crowns and garlands with pink and purple flowers; the central figure is blue-grey with a peacock feather behind, and the right figure wears a colourful turban and necklaces. The grid has about a dozen small video tiles: women and a few men in home settings, some with bindis and rudraksha-style beads, one tile showing a stone Shiva statue, and a silver heart graphic. Several tiles show people in saffron or white clothing. The screen shows an online devotional gathering.
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KAILASA KASHI On 20/9/2024

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Indoor photo of a golden shrine room with gilded arched niches. In the centre, a golden statue of a seated man in a maroon robe, rudraksha-style beaded garland of white and red flowers, a maroon turban and a patterned embroidered chest ornament sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, one hand raised in blessing. Behind it, a larger statue of a four-armed deity murti in red and pink garments and a silver-coloured crown holds objects in its hands. Flanking niches hold smaller seated figures, a brass lamp and bell on a side table. A sign reads KAILASA KASHI BHARATH. The timestamp reads 21 Sept 2024 5:30:56 am, Lahori Tola. Statues only; no living people visible.
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KAILASA PONDICHERRY On 20/9/2024

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A photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine niche, adorned with garlands of white jasmine, pink and magenta flowers, green leaves and a string of green beads, with a green and gold cloth draped over it and a maroon-and-gold turban on its head. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side and small flames flicker on the altar ledge, which is strewn with yellow marigold petals. In front, on a red cloth, banana leaves hold offerings of fruits including oranges, limes, bananas, apples and onions, along with lentils, grains, a small mound of white rice, sweets and a tray of cut fruit. Candles burn on the leaves. No people are visible.
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KAILASA PORUR On 20/9/2024

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A photograph of a shrine room with a large life-size printed portrait of a smiling man seated cross-legged, wearing a red-orange robe, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a garland of red and white flowers, with raised hands holding a red flower. In front stands an ornate gold-coloured bowl-shaped pedestal draped with dark blue fabric trimmed in gold, holding flowers, a folded cloth and a small red object. Smaller framed deity images, brass figures and a copper tray of purple flowers and a small lamp flank the altar. A timestamp in the corner reads Chennai Sep 21, 2024. No live people are visible.A close photograph of a home shrine altar with a large polished brass lingam-base or yoni pedestal draped with a dark blue cloth edged in gold leaf motifs, adorned with purple flowers and rudraksha beads. Lit oil lamps with flames sit on brass plates at the front, with a brass tray of flower petals and a conch shell nearby. On the left a small framed deity image and a painted calendar-style poster of a multi-armed Hindu deity appear, and at the right a framed picture of a standing figure wearing a garland and a bare-chested sannyasi-style devotee-like figure is shown. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Chennai Sep 21, 2024 05:32:02 in the lower right corner.A photograph of a shrine corner in a wooden-panelled room. A large printed cutout portrait of a man seated in lotus pose, wearing a red turban with a vermilion dot on the forehead, an orange-red robe, a brown rudraksha mala and a multi-strand garland of red and white flowers, with bangles on his wrists, raises both hands in blessing. He is labelled by no visible caption. In front, a brass bowl holds flowers, a folded cloth and offerings, flanked by gold-embossed panels. At lower left stands a small framed deity image with a tiered temple-like backdrop and figures, beside a small metal deity figure. At lower right a framed picture shows a bearded man with a garland and a goddess-like figure. A bare light bulb and wires hang on the right wall. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person, and no physical people are present.
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KAILASA SEATTLE USA On 21/9/2024

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A photograph of a group of dark stone navagraha murtis arranged on a gold-covered platform before a deep magenta velvet curtain. Each figure wears red flower garlands and red ribbons tied at the head. The central figure is draped in a yellow-orange cloth and wears a white and red flower garland, with a red tilak on the forehead. Red rose petals are scattered on the platform. Name placards in front read BUDHA and KETU, with another placard partly visible at the bottom. On the right stands a silver arched frame edged with green foliage and a gold pedestal. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a round brass tray. The silver footwear is engraved with floral and leaf patterns and has inset stones at the heels. A ring of orange marigold flowers and a jeweled garland of green and red stones surround them, with three red roses placed on the sandals and a white jasmine garland and red flower strand hanging above. The tray sits on a yellow and green silk cloth over a red patterned rug. No people are visible.Dark stone Navagraha murtis arranged on a gold-glitter cloth with scattered red rose petals, set before a deep maroon velvet curtain. The central figure is a seated four-armed deity murti labelled SHANI, wearing a red and white garland, a gold-and-white necklace and a dark dhoti-like cloth. Flanking murtis wear red and white garlands, green and red ribbons, a purple and blue sash and orange cloth. A tall cobra-hooded murti stands at the right, and a dark screen sits at the upper left. No people are visible.A temple shrine displaying several black stone murtis decorated with red and white flower garlands, red ribbons and white cloth. Two central murtis wear blue and green silk cloths and bead necklaces, with a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on the forehead. Red rose petals lie on a gold-covered altar platform. Behind them, a pink curtain and additional deity figures and a kalasha-style setup are visible in the background. A small name placard is visible at the bottom of the frame. No people are visible.A woman in a white and yellow sari with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi stands behind a group of dark black stone deity murtis on a gold-glittered platform before magenta velvet drapes. She reaches toward the figures and holds a small red object in her right hand, appearing to perform abhishekam or puja. The central murti is a seated figure with a crown-like headdress, and several standing sculptures surround it. A gold ornate frame stands at the right edge, and a small oil lamp sits on the platform near the base.A metal deity murti stands on a gold-covered pedestal in front of a magenta velvet drape, with a brass arch frame behind it. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a green and gold silk sari, layered white and red beaded necklaces, and is draped in pink and red flower garlands with green leaf strings.
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KAILASA SEERAGAPADI On 20/9/2024

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A photograph of a gold-trimmed shrine niche filled with deity murtis, with no living people visible. At left, a black Ganesha murti wears an orange cloth and a yellow marigold garland. At centre, a seated murti in blue and purple garments sits within a gold arch, with a golden deity murti above it and a shivalinga with a silver face, rudraksha mala and flower garlands in front. Two black murtis in red and orange garments stand at right. Brass oil lamps flank the base, and a backdrop shows a painted forest scene. A timestamp reads 21 Sept-2024 10:44:03, Tamil Nadu, and KAILASA SEERAGAPA.A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a temple shrine. The figure wears a tall gold crown, multiple strands of white pearls and a large gold pendant, and is draped in a sheer gauze veil with red leaf embroidery. Its green and gold brocade garment is patterned with gold borders, and it holds a staff-like rod. A pink rose and a red hibiscus flower sit near it, with green garlands and rudraksha beads visible around the shrine. A timestamp reads 21-Sept-2024 10:43:51 Tamil Nadu, with the words KAILASA SEERAGAPA printed along the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.Photograph of a deity murti dressed in a green garment with a gold jewelled necklace and an orange and green garland, with a white hibiscus-like flower on its head, set before a maroon draped backdrop hung with dark and rudraksha beads and an image of a deity. Purple flowers and petals are scattered around. A printed portrait of a man in saffron garlands, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-orange turban is placed on the floor at the bottom, identified only by the timestamp and KAILASA SEERAGAPADA overlay. A pink rose and a tall decorated stand appear at the right edge.A photograph of a small standing figurine, a sculpted statue rather than a living person, placed in a gold-framed shrine niche. The figure has a brown turban decorated with a white and red flower ornament and a jewelled band, a painted vermilion mark on the forehead, and wears layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armlets. Its right hand is raised in blessing. A large white hibiscus with red centre rests at its feet, surrounded by purple flowers, a red-and-yellow garland and dark rudraksha malas hanging on a maroon satin backdrop. Timestamp overlay reads 21-Sept-2024 10:43:45 Tamil Nadu and KAILASA SEERAGAPA.A photograph of a temple shrine with gold-framed arches and a central deity murti draped in a leopard-print cloth, adorned with green and pink garlands, a gold crown-like headpiece, and a rudraksha mala. A Shivalinga-style stone form sits in front with tilak markings, surrounded by purple flowers and rudraksha strands. Two standing figurines flank it: on the left a figure with a red hibiscus and a bead necklace, on the right a figure in a green and gold dress with a pink rose and a sheer red veil. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a timestamp reads 21-Sept-2024 10:43:39 Tamil Nadu with KAILASA SEERAGAPA visible in the corner. No people are visible.A photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Ganesha seated within a gold-coloured arched frame with embossed floral and foliate patterns. The elephant-headed deity wears an orange-gold silk cloth draped over the head and body, a rudraksha mala crown, and garlands of yellow marigold and red-green flower strands. Two large round eyes with white rims and small decorative white diamond-like ornaments adorn the figure. Four arms are visible, with a few ritual objects near the hands. A maroon curtain with small dots forms the backdrop, and a timestamp reads 21-Sept-2024 10:43:14 Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 20/9/2024

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A photograph of an indoor shrine with a mustard-yellow wall and hanging oil lamps. Several large painted deity murtis stand in the centre, decorated with gold crowns, jewelled ornaments, white and green garlands and blue and gold drapes. A black stone murti wrapped in a pink cloth and green garland sits on a pedestal at left, and a small figure in orange and white dress stands at right. Brass lamps, fruit, flowers and a brass kalasha are arranged on red and maroon cloths on the floor. A small white sign reads KAILASA SINGAPORE on the wall. No living people are visible.Three large painted deity murtis in a temple setting against a golden-yellow wall. The central figure wears a tall black crown with a striped tiger-pattern top, a trident (trishula) in one hand and a rudraksha mala draped over the arm, with a red gem necklace and white dhoti, seated on a gold silk cloth. Flanking figures wear blue garments and ornate jewellery, decorated with garlands, marigolds and gold-bordered shawls. No physical people are visible.A metallic statue of a deity murti, silver-toned, seated in a shrine against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a black crown with red and gemstone ornaments and a crescent emblem, a blue silk garment with gold brocade borders, layered white jasmine garlands, red flowers, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces studded with red and green stones. One hand is raised in blessing holding a small yellow flower, the other rests open at the side. To the right, a blue and gold draped cloth covers another figure. No living people are visible.Close view of a decorated deity murti standing in a shrine, dressed in a blue garment with a maroon and gold brocade upper cloth and a large gold coin necklace with a jewelled silver-toned pendant. A red and white flower garland and red stones adorn the upper body. Its lower body is covered by a green velvet panel edged in gold and silver embroidery, above a silver base with yellow and orange roses placed at its feet. A purple and gold sari border hangs at the right. No people are visible.Overhead view of a ritual offering tray on a silver tray decorated with red and green floral patterns. On a brass plate sit a whole pear, a red-and-yellow apple, three small green fruits, a bowl of white milk or curd, and a yellow flower garland piece. Behind them stand a copper bowl holding a wooden spoon, a brass lamp with a lit flame, and a long brass tool with a floral-engraved handle. A black ceramic bowl with a small burning flame sits on the left on a patterned red and cream rug. No people are visible.
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KAILASA Salem On 21/9/2024

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A golden statue seated on a gilded throne with a magenta silk backdrop is dressed in royal blue garments with gold-bordered shawls and a blue headdress with a gold ornament. Multiple garlands of marigolds, yellow flowers and pink roses drape its shoulders and chest, with a beaded necklace and pendant. Its right hand is raised in blessing. In front, a brass plate holds green fruit, flowers and a lit oil lamp beside a small bowl and brass vessel. A printed sign on the right reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH beside a small portrait photo of a smiling man in orange, with a timestamp reading Sep. 21, 2024 5:32:49 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. Brass trident-topped stands flank the throne.A photograph of a golden statue of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a magenta silk backdrop. The figure wears a blue turban with a red and gold ornament, blue and gold brocade garments, and a dense garland of red, orange, green and yellow flowers over a rudraksha-style necklace. The raised right hand shows a gesture of blessing. Before the statue stand a brass tray with lime fruits, a red and yellow flower arrangement, lit oil lamps, a brass cup and incense, with a brass trident and bell at the sides. A printed sign at right reads KAILASA SALEM BHARATH beside a small portrait, and a timestamp on the image shows Sep. 21, 2024 5:32:56 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.A photograph of a brass abhishekam tray on a concrete floor holding gilded metal murtis. A standing male statue with bare chest and a short dhoti-like lower garment, with a red tilak on the forehead and a yellow flower on the head, stands beside a female figure draped in a red cloth, holding a yellow flower and wearing a crown. A white-and-gold yantra-shaped base, small lamp and footwear-like ornaments sit on the tray, which is wet with milk and water. A copper bowl of white liquid sits at the right. Behind are other gilded murtis on a low platform. The timestamp overlay reads Sep. 21, 2024 8:46:19 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a golden ritual tray in a temple-like hall. On the tray stand a golden sri yantra-style stepped meru base topped with a yellow flower, a golden standing male figure with a yellow flower on his head and his right hand raised in abhaya gesture, and a golden female figure in a red sari with a yellow flower in her hand. A small brass oil lamp burns to the left, with small ritual implements such as a bell and sandals near the base. The floor is decorated with colourful painted kolam-style designs and gold-coloured pedestals stand in the background. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 21, 2024 8:51:52 a.m., Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu.Photo of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange backdrop. Three dark stone deity murtis stand in the niche: the central figure wears a white dhoti, white headdress, rudraksha-style necklaces and holds a trident, flanked by two figures in blue skirted garments with silver crowns and floral garlands. Below sit three small silver utsava murtis. In the foreground on a brass tray are a golden sri yantra-style meru, a golden standing figure with a flower, a golden female figure in a red sari with a yellow flower, and a small oil lamp burning on a brass stand. A timestamp overlay reads Sep. 21, 2024 8:51:56 a.m., Pka Garden Road, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.Indoor temple shrine photographed with a bright timestamp overlay reading Sep. 21, 2024 10:36:32 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. Three metal deity murtis stand on an orange cloth on a raised platform: a central seated figure draped in a white and red flower garland with a red hibiscus flower, flanked by two standing figures in pink and red garments with garlands. A brass bell, brass lamp with flame, a brass kalasha-style pot, a plate of yellow and red flowers, and incense sticks surround the shrine. At right stands a deity murti in blue and gold garments wearing a pink and purple garland. Orange and gold drapery hangs behind. No people are visible.
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KAILASA Sierra Leone On 19/9/2024

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A close-up photograph of a small metallic deity murti seated on a dark red-brown cushion. The murti has a smooth golden-bronze finish, a tilak-like mark on the forehead, and a raised right hand in abhaya mudra. It wears an orange-saffron garment and a layered garland of silver and blue rhinestone-like ornaments draped across the chest. The figure is a statue, not a physical person.A metal statue of a standing figure with a shaved-looking golden-silver head and a tilak mark on the forehead, dressed in orange cloth draped over the body and flowing at the sides. Multiple layered garlands of white and blue flower-shaped stones hang from the shoulders to the waist, with a dark bead-like pendant at the chest. The right hand is raised and the left hand is extended downward, set on a gold-toned pedestal with ornate engraving against a dark red cloth background. No living people are visible; this is a statue, so the a person field is depiction, though the figure is not clearly identifiable as a person from its appearance alone.A close-up photograph of a golden metal statue of a seated saint, with a shaved head, a smiling face and a bindi-like mark on the forehead. The figure wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and multiple layered necklaces of silver and blue-jewelled stones. One hand is raised in blessing and the other rests at the side. A dark red cloth forms the background, indicating a murti or statue rather than a living person.
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KAILASA TANJAVUR On 20/9/2024

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A photograph of a black stone murti standing on a dark plinth in front of a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a tall green and gold crown with jewelled bands, a red tilak on the forehead, a deep blue silk garment with gold-bordered shawl, and layered pearl and gem necklaces. The raised right hand shows a red mark on the palm. Two tall gold lamp stands with trident-shaped tops flank the figure. Above hangs a maroon and gold silk border. A red plaque on the plinth reads KAILASA Thanjavur. No people are visible.A photograph of a standing dark-stone statue of a deity murti in a gold-walled shrine, with a green and gold crown-like headdress, a purple sari-style garment with gold-bordered shawl, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a raised right hand. Two gilded trident (trishul) stands flank the statue on a black plinth labelled with a red sign reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Sep 21, 2024 5:38:36 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.A dark stone deity murti stands in a gold-painted shrine, shown frontally with its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. It wears a tall green and gold crown with jewelled bands, a purple silk dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, layered pearl garlands and a large jewelled necklace. Two tall gold trident-topped lamp stands flank the figure, and a maroon cloth hangs above. A red sign reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. No people are visible in the scene. The image carries a timestamp of Sep 21, 2024 5:37:35 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA UTTARAHALLI On 20/9/2024

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A black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal inside a shrine, draped with a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a red and gold cloth, a white and red tilak on the forehead, and a multi-coloured necklace with a square pendant. Green grass blades are tucked beside the figure. A gilded ornate arch frames the murti against a maroon backdrop, and the red-painted floor is in front. No people are visible.A large life-size cutout standing figure in an orange turban and orange saffron-toned robes with a yellow sash is draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers, with rudraksha beads and a gold pendant on the chest. Bangles are worn on the upper arms and wrists. Behind it, a seated woman in a maroon-and-gold headpiece and white flower garland holds pink flowers beside a blue embroidered cloth. The wall is gold-toned, with a small shelf and plastic containers at lower left. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram hall.A photograph of a life-size cutout or standee of a seated figure against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a red and gold patterned turban with a gold chain ornament across it, a gold-and-red dhoti-style garment, and is draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses and marigolds. Gold bangles, a gold pendant necklace with rudraksha-style beads and green stones are visible. The figure raises one hand in blessing and holds a pink flower stem. Yellow and red flowers are arranged at the base. No physical people are present in the scene; the figure is a printed depiction on a standee and cannot be identified from appearance. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: a rich red turban, ornate gold jewellery and garlanded ceremonial dress.A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch. The figure wears a garland of yellow marigolds draped over the shoulders and a white jasmine garland across the chest, a copper-toned necklace, and a blue and purple patterned dhoti with an orange sash. A white flower decorates the crown and a red-and-white tilak marks the forehead. A small bull figure stands beside the legs, and marigold blossoms and red flowers rest on the pedestal. The background wall is gold-painted.A photograph of a gold-painted statue of a seated sannyasi-style figure with a turban, red tilak on the forehead, rudraksha and red-stone necklaces, and a raised right hand in abhaya mudra. The statue is draped in thick yellow marigold garlands with red rose accents and a white flower at the turban. Behind it stands a dark Shiva linga with a white and red decorated front and a silver trident. A brass hand bell and small brass oil lamp sit on white tissue on the red floor, with a decorated kalasha-style pot at right. No living people are visible.A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated in a golden arched niche against a deep magenta cloth backdrop. The murti is draped in a pink and gold silk sari with a gold border and wrapped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds with red roses. It wears a gold crown, a pearl and gemstone necklace with a large purple flower at the chest, and a gold waist chain. Green leaves rise above the head and in the raised hands, which hold a trident-like staff. A single yellow rose lies on the lower right, and the setting suggests a temple sanctum with a puja decoration.
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KAILASA VANIYAMBAI On 20/9/2024

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A selfie-style photo taken inside a small room with mint-green walls and wooden flooring. In the left foreground a shaved-headed man in a plain brown-orange wrap with a rudraksha mala and a small pendant stands close to the camera, with a tilak on his forehead. Behind him, bookshelves hold many books. On the right, a wooden altar table covered with a patterned cloth holds lit oil lamps, a flower bowl with marigolds, and framed religious pictures, including one showing a standing figure in a blue frame. A large gold-coloured ornamental frame or deity murti stands at the right edge, with a sign reading KAILASA partly visible on the wall. Small offerings and a lit lamp sit on a tray in front of the altar.A photograph of a Shiva lingam (shivalinga) in a temple shrine, viewed from above. The black stone lingam sits in a shallow brass tray and is decorated with yellow marigold garlands, pink roses and loose petals, with a small oil lamp burning at the base. Behind it stands an ornate embossed silver-brass backdrop with floral and foliate repoussé work, flanked by silver leaf-and-bead garlands on dark blue velvet. No people are visible. A kalasha-like brass object is partly visible at the bottom edge.Overhead photo of a home puja set-up on a woven mat over a wooden floor. A brass plate holds a small clear crystal shivalinga on a yoni base, with a lit oil lamp beside it. A printed cutout of a saffron-robed figure with a crown-like headwrap, rudraksha-style beads and raised hand stands behind the altar, above a brass-framed shrine. Brass bowls, a conch shell, a small bell and an incense holder are arranged around. Offerings include a brass bowl of almonds and dates, a bowl of white grains, and a plate of yellow marigolds with a pink rose. Rose petals are scattered on the floor.A photograph of a shrine room with a mint-green wall and wooden floor. On a low dark table draped with leopard-print cloth sits a large printed cutout of a seated figure in orange-red robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing, wearing a red turban; behind it is a gold-framed backdrop showing a multi-headed, many-armed deity murti in a golden arch. A small oil lamp burns before the cutout and yellow marigold garlands are draped around it. To the left hangs a printed poster of Ganesha seated with a laddu, and a sign taped to the wall reads KAILASA KORATTUR. To the right an ornate gold-and-brass throne-like seat is decorated with yellow flowers, and a framed picture labelled PARAMAHAMSA is on the wall. A puja tray with coconut, nuts, flowers and small brass vessels and a lit lamp sits on a mat on the floor. No people are visible.

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