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9 November 2024

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A photograph of a shrine altar with three deity murtis (metal or gilded figures) standing under an ornate golden arch, decorated with pearl and bead necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and a pink cloth. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a pink garment and red beaded necklace; the figures on either side wear headdresses and jewelled ornaments. Small brass figures and yellow flower petals are scattered on the altar ledge, with multicolour marigold garlands hanging behind. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reading Sep 11, 2024 10:48:16 PM appears in the bottom right corner.A blurred, dimly lit photo of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated in the centre, draped in yellow fabric and framed by a silver-coloured arch. Flanking figures in silver necklaces and red-and-maroon garments stand on either side, and multicoloured garlands in orange, white, yellow and green hang from the shrine. Brass oil lamps with small flames sit in the foreground, and a timestamp Sep 11, 2024 10:52:12 PM appears in the lower right corner. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.A blurred, dimly lit photograph inside a shrine showing silver-clad deity murtis decorated with garlands in yellow, red, green and white, and a silver-ornamented figure seated under a silver arch-shaped canopy on a golden platform. Oil lamps glow at the lower left and lower centre, and a red cloth covers the altar in front. No physical people are clearly visible in the frame.

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KAILASA AVADI On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a shrine altar with three deity murtis (metal or gilded figures) standing under an ornate golden arch, decorated with pearl and bead necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and a pink cloth. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a pink garment and red beaded necklace; the figures on either side wear headdresses and jewelled ornaments. Small brass figures and yellow flower petals are scattered on the altar ledge, with multicolour marigold garlands hanging behind. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reading Sep 11, 2024 10:48:16 PM appears in the bottom right corner.A blurred, dimly lit photo of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated in the centre, draped in yellow fabric and framed by a silver-coloured arch. Flanking figures in silver necklaces and red-and-maroon garments stand on either side, and multicoloured garlands in orange, white, yellow and green hang from the shrine. Brass oil lamps with small flames sit in the foreground, and a timestamp Sep 11, 2024 10:52:12 PM appears in the lower right corner. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.A blurred, dimly lit photograph inside a shrine showing silver-clad deity murtis decorated with garlands in yellow, red, green and white, and a silver-ornamented figure seated under a silver arch-shaped canopy on a golden platform. Oil lamps glow at the lower left and lower centre, and a red cloth covers the altar in front. No physical people are clearly visible in the frame.
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KAILASA CHINESE-WORLD On 11/9/2024

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A standing man with a shaved head and a bare chest, wearing a white dhoti, presses his palms together in namaste before a shrine table. Behind him a large backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain face in warm sunlight. On the table sit a statue of a seated saint in a red-maroon shawl with a turban and flower garlands, flowers, fruit, brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, and a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN on a tiger-striped cloth. A framed picture of a goddess with a lotus stands to the left, and a framed photo of a seated figure stands at the right. The man is a devotee or priest, not identifiable as the a person from appearance; his shaved head and white attire do not qualify.A screenshot of a YouTube livestream video player showing a grid of about thirty small video tiles, each labelled with a KAILASA centre name such as Toronto, Guadeloupe, Malaysia, San Diego, Taiwan, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Ohio, Los Angeles, Thiruvanmiyur, Rajapalayam, Madurai, Coimbatore, Poonamallee and St. Louis. Most tiles show temple shrines decorated with deity murtis, kalasha pots, flower garlands, oil lamps and gold-trimmed backdrops. Several tiles show a person in white or saffron clothing with a shaved head, and one tile shows a seated figure in a red and gold robe beside a decorated peetha. The player controls and a red progress bar are visible along the bottom, with the caption In the Presence of the Divine: Encounter Paramashiva's Ultimate Manifestation.
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KAILASA COIMBATORE On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a decorated altar in an indoor room with a red-draped throne-like seat. Above it hangs a framed portrait of a man in orange robes seated in meditation pose, labelled with a sign reading KAILASA COIMBATORE, with rudraksha beads and pink flower garlands. Beside it, a standing figure in a red turban, red robe and multiple garlands, with raised hands, is seated near a copper-coloured shiva lingam on a green cloth. Brass and gold ritual items include a gold ornate frame, a brass plate of yellow marigold petals, lit oil lamps, a small bowl of kumkum, and flowers. A peacock feather fan leans on the left.
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KAILASA GOYAVE, GUADELOUPE On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a home shrine set up for puja, with no people visible. At the centre stands a large printed cut-out figure of a man wearing a tall orange-and-gold turban, a red garland and layered ceremonial necklaces, in front of a silver-patterned backdrop. Around it are framed photographs, a framed certificate in an orange frame, potted plants and orange heliconia flowers. A table draped in pale yellow cloth holds silver ritual objects and a small deity murti. A second table with a red cloth holds brass plates with an oil lamp, pink flower petals and a green fruit. A sign reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE BAIE-MAHAULT. A pair of wooden sandals sits on a plate, with a book bearing a portrait photo nearby.
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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a round steel thali tray holding seven small steel bowls of food offerings. Clockwise from the top are cashew nuts, sliced mango, a dark curry, flatbread (parathas or rotis), a small cup of water in the centre, and sliced banana. A jewelled ornament with red and green stones and pearls sits at the right edge against a dark surface. No people are visible.A metal deity murti, dark bronze-toned, stands in front of a red and gold silk backdrop. It wears an ornate gold crown set with red, green and clear stones, layered jewelled necklaces with pearl drops, a red mark on the forehead, and a maroon silk skirt with a dark teal upper cloth. Its raised left hand holds a ritual vessel, and the right arm hangs at the side. No living people are visible.A bronze standing murti of a child-form deity, adorned with a tall jewelled gold crown set with red, green and blue stones, a maroon turban-like cloth beneath it, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure wears layered jewelled necklaces with red, teal and blue gems, a red and gold sari-style cloth with a blue border, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while the other hangs open. Behind it stand a golden throne-like peetha draped in red and gold ribbons and red flower garlands, with scattered red petals on the dark floor.A close photograph of a pair of golden metal padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a gold and magenta zari-bordered cloth, decorated with bright pink oleander flowers and red rose petals scattered around them. No people are visible; the padukas are the central object, presented as a ritual offering.A photograph of a bronze Shiva lingam-style sacred object on a stepped square yoni-like base, decorated with pink and red flower petals, a deep maroon silk cloth draped across the base, and a double strand of white, red and green stone-studded garland. Behind it stands an ornate gold repoussé metal backdrop with carved figures and floral scrollwork. No people are visible.
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KAILASA KASHI On 11/9/2024

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Golden shrine room with a seated golden statue of a man in an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded garland of white and maroon flowers, ornate silver-and-gold chest piece, and maroon dhoti, seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests. Behind and beside him stand several other golden seated figures on red-cushioned thrones, including a four-armed deity murti in pink-red garments and a crowned figure in a silver headdress. Brass vessels and a small brass lamp sit on a black shelf at left, with a brass plate holding wooden sandals or padukas at the base. A wooden sign at right reads KAILASA KASHI BHARATH. A timestamp in the corner reads 12 Sept 2024 5:35:29 am Lahori Tola.
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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA On 11/9/2024

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A nine-tile video call grid of people joined remotely for a KAILASA Los Angeles session. The centre-top tile shows a printed or on-screen image of a figure with a large black crown-like hair style, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, seated on an ornate golden throne with hands raised in blessing; this is a depiction. Other tiles show participants: an older woman with glasses in the top left, an older man in a white shirt, a woman in a yellow top seated in meditation pose, an older man in a black shirt with palms pressed together, a woman in a red top with palms together, a woman in a white top with palms together, and a smiling woman in a red top with a bindi on the bottom right. A woman in the top right wears a grey top with a background of framed pictures.A shirtless priest in a white dhoti and white head-cloth performs alankaram and ritual worship before three deity murtis in a decorated shrine. The central golden-hued deity wears a tall gold crown with a teal and yellow cloth, a rudraksha-style necklace, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff; flanking figures wear embellished garlands, jewelry and silver-patterned adornments. The shrine is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and pink flowers against a red backdrop and gold carved panels. The priest holds a lamp near the figures, with white sacred ash marks on his arms and chest.A young priest in a white turban with a white and gold-bordered dhoti stands bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas and white markings on his forehead and arms. He holds a brass bowl of pink flower petals and sprinkles them over a golden kalasha-shaped vessel decorated with white and red garlands, placed on a tray beside a sign reading KAILASA LOS ANGELES. In front, a silver-decorated object hangs on a rod above a tray, adorned with garlands. Gold-carved pillars and a red cloth backdrop frame the scene. No a person candidate is clearly visible.A photograph of two ceremonial pot-shaped kalasha vessels resting on a brass tray set on a red cloth. The left vessel is gold-coloured with a pointed finial, the right one covered in silver and white embellishment with a pink gemstone at its centre. Both are draped with white jasmine garlands and red-and-white floral strands. A brass rod with a decorative finial lies across the tray. Behind them, ornate garlands, a green and pink silk garment and a partially visible white-clad arm and tray-holding hand suggest a ritual setting, possibly alankaram or abhishekam preparation. Ornate carved wooden furniture is at the right edge.A temple shrine with several deity murtis adorned with flower garlands in yellow, orange, pink and white, and a gold-trimmed backdrop with red drapery. A man stands at right with hands folded in namaste, wearing a white turban, bare chest, white dhoti and a rudraksha mala. He stands beside a white paper sign on a stand reading KAILASA USA LOS ANGELES. In front, brass oil lamps, a lit flame, a brass kalasha and garlanded ritual objects sit on a red-covered altar. Hindu puja setting.A shirtless young man in a white turban and white dhoti with gold border stands at a gold-ornamented altar, holding a brass bowl of pink flower petals with his right hand while performing a ritual. He wears rudraksha and white beaded malas, with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arms. In front of him, a gilded kalasha-like metal form adorned with white and red garlands sits on a brass tray, and a second jewelled silver-and-gold deity murti in a crown-like headdress sits on a brass plate covered by a red cloth. A white sign reading 'KAILASA LOS ANGELES' is behind him beside gold filigree pillars and a red curtain.
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KAILASA MALAYASIA On 11/9/2024

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A golden statue of a seated figure in a pink and magenta silk garment with gold zari border, wearing a magenta turban with a jeweled ornament and a large ornate jeweled necklace with a central medallion. The statue raises one hand in blessing and rests the other on the lap, and is seated on a gold throne with ornate embossed panels and a jeweled back. Garlands, a brass lamp and other deity statues appear in the background. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and the statue's identity is not established by any visible text, so a person is depiction only if an appearance-based candidate qualifies; here the cues are a statue with distinctive adornments and a magenta turban, presented as a depiction.
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KAILASA OHIO, USA On 11/9/2024

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A shaved-headed...A golden statue seated on a throne-like pedestal in a temple shrine, depicting a figure in red and gold silk clothing with a green and gold turban, gold necklaces and a large gold pendant, holding a golden staff with the right hand raised in blessing. Yellow and multicolored garlands drape the figure. Behind it stand two dark-faced deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban with a crescent ornament and a trident, the other wearing a tall crown. A printed sign reads KAILASA OHIO. Small offerings including a clay pot, coconut and rice sit at the base of the platform.
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KAILASA OTHER - MY KAILASA IS NOT IN THIS LIST On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a devotional altar set up before a cut-out or printed portrait of a smiling figure seated on a red velvet gilded sofa. The portrait wears a maroon turban, a maroon and gold brocade garment and a garland of orange and white marigolds with rudraksha beads, and raises one hand in blessing. A paper placard in front reads Whyalla Australia. In the foreground stands a large brass bowl on a golden pedestal holding a pair of black wooden sandals with brown straps, surrounded by yellow flower petals. Brass figurines of deities, a brass kalasha-style lamp, a small oil lamp and brass dishes sit on a tray over a red patterned rug. No physical people are present.
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KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM On 11/9/2024

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A selfie-style photo taken indoors in a temple shrine. In the foreground a bare-chested man with a short-cropped head, a red tilak mark on his forehead, a thin white cord and a dark bead pendant at his neck stares at the camera. Behind him stands a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a green and gold cloth, set on a silver-framed niche draped with pink and orange fabric and a striped blue, orange and silver ornamental cloth. A white printed sign reads KAILASA RAJAPALAYAM. A brass bowl sits at the left edge and green and yellow cloth lies on the floor. A timestamp bar at the bottom reads Thursday, 12 September 2024 05:39AM.
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KAILASA ROTORUA, NZ On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a small room used for a meditation session. A man in a grey t-shirt and dark trousers, wearing glasses, sits with eyes closed on a black leather armchair at left. A woman in a teal-blue jacket and dark trousers sits upright on a white plastic chair in the centre. A woman in a bright pink jacket and dark trousers sits on a white plastic chair at right. A red patterned rug covers the floor, and a dark red sofa sits against the back wall beside a teal curtain. A framed black-and-white photograph hangs on a low shelf at left, and a small orange and red decorative hanging is visible at the top left. No deity image or a person depiction is clearly identifiable.
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KAILASA SAN DIEGO, USA On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a cutout or standee of a seated figure in a red turban, red robes, rudraksha malas and a white flower garland, holding a trident and raising one hand in blessing, placed in a corner altar. A handwritten pink paper sign reads "KAILASA SAN DIEGO". The altar has a white marble Ganesha, a golden yantra plate, brass deity figures, a red-clothed figure, bananas, a brass plate of cash and offerings, a kalasha-style brass vessel and a bowl of red kumkum on an orange cloth. The figure is a printed image, not a physical person, so no appearance-based identification is made.Overhead view of a home-altar puja arrangement on an orange and red cloth. A large gold-framed plate sits at the top, engraved with a yantra and a red kumkum dot at its centre. On a round brass tray, a yellow banana rests on a pair of beige sandals, with rudraksha beads, folded paper money and a small brass container nearby. A bowl of red kumkum powder sits in the foreground beside a yellow candle and a copper cup. Other items include a gold sri yantra plate, rudraksha malas, a dark wooden pedestal, and flower garlands. In the lower right, a framed photograph of a smiling woman in orange with red bindi and beaded necklace is partly visible. A red-and-white backdrop with draped fabric occupies the upper area. No people are physically present in the scene.
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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA On 11/9/2024

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A golden deity murti is seated on a throne within a gilded arch, draped in red and orange silk and adorned with garlands of orange marigolds and white and red flowers. The figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a jeweled necklace and a red-and-gold headdress. In front, a brass pot and offering trays with a green silk cloth, ceremonial items, and a brass lamp stand are arranged on an orange cloth. A framed placard on the right reads KAILASA SAN JOSE. No people are visible in the scene.Photograph of a temple ritual in a hall with magenta curtains and a gold arched shrine framing a deity murti adorned with a crown, jewellery and garlands of white and red flowers. Two men stand before the altar performing an abhishekam-style offering. The man on the left, seen from behind, is bare-chested in a cream dhoti with a red border and holds a brass vessel and lamp over the deity. The man on the right, bare-chested in a white dhoti with a saffron-yellow shawl, rudraksha malas and his hair in a topknot, holds a silver tray. A brass oil lamp and small brass vessels sit on a blue cloth in the foreground, with smoke rising in the air.A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. Two bare-chested men in white dhotis stand before a shrine. The man on the left wears a yellow shawl over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala, and holds a silver vessel. The man in the centre wears glasses, a red-bordered white dhoti and a gold chest ornament, and pours liquid from a small ladle into a brass cup. Brass trays hold oil lamps, a small bell-shaped lamp, bowls of offerings, and a brass plate. Behind them stands a gilded arched niche with garlands, a deity murti in blue and gold, and colourful figurines in pink and blue saris, with a blue cushioned platform below. A maroon curtain and a striped pillar frame the scene.Photograph inside a shrine room with deep red curtains and a blue draped altar. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis perform worship. The man on the left, with a topknot, orange shawl and gold necklaces, holds a silver plate with a conch-shaped object. The man in the centre, wearing glasses and a gold chain, rings a brass bell and holds a small lamp. Before them stand a dark-skinned deity murti crowned with a gold crown and draped in garlands, and two seated bronze-toned deities adorned with white and red flower garlands, one holding a trident. A brass lamp and a brass vessel sit on a pink-covered table, and a lit wick lamp stands nearby.A photograph inside a temple-style hall with magenta drapes and a painted yellow and blue banner at left. A bare-backed priest in a cream dhoti with a red and gold border stands at left, reaching toward the head of a golden deity murti seated on a blue cloth, with flowers and a small crescent-shaped ornament visible. Beside it sits a second gilded murti in red and orange garments with a tall crown, both decorated with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. Behind them an ornate golden arch frames a dark-faced deity murti in a silver and pink garment with a tall crown. A brass bell and a small lamp stand at lower left, and a blue and orange cloth covers the platform.Two shirtless priests perform worship at a temple shrine before deity murtis. The priest on the left, bent forward with bare torso and cream dhoti, lifts a silver vessel toward a bronze murti of a goddess in a red sari and crown, garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers. The priest on the right, bare-chested with a long topknot, a yellow-and-white cloth over his shoulder, and rudraksha beads, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, a dark-faced deity in a tall crown and a silver-gilt arch stands in a gold-and-blue shrine, and a dark blue-skinned murti in turquoise-and-pink silk with pearl necklaces stands at the right. Red curtains and painted blue-and-yellow pillars frame the scene. The image is a photograph of a temple puja.
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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA On 11/9/2024

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Overhead photo of a large white round platter holding eleven small stainless steel cups arranged in a ring around a central cup of plain white rice. The surrounding cups hold different rice preparations: one with lemon-yellow and tan rice, one with shredded white coconut, one with orange carrot pieces, one with yellow corn kernels, and several with mixed rice showing green chilies and black mustard seeds. The platter rim shows red and gold patterned fabric.A video-conference screenshot in a grid of participant tiles. Top left, Rani Iyer (Enricher) sits indoors in a dark blue top with pink floral embroidery, with a small lamp and wooden shelf behind her. Top right, Cecily Eruthayam (External) sits outdoors against a blue sky and palm trees, hands joined in namaste. Middle left, Rupa Shah (External) smiles in a pink top. Middle right, Abhijit (Unverified) wears a blue tiger-print shirt. Bottom centre, Pallavi (Unverified) wears a pink top. A muted tile labelled Radha Rajwar-Chit shows a small circular avatar. A small inset in the bottom left shows a golden framed image of a seated figure in saffron-and-red clothing flanked by gold kalasha-like ornaments, labelled as a live broadcast with 'PSM Tech Team' text.Close-up photograph of a deity's ornamented silver footwear or padukas set on a brass plate, framed by an arch of orange marigold garlands and white jasmine garlands. A jewelled rosette with red, green and white stones sits at the top. Pink and red rose petals and a pink rose are scattered at the base on a red satin cushion with gold rose decorations. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a bronze-toned metal deity murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall conical crown with pearl and jewel ornaments and a red vertical tilak on the forehead. A green satin cloth drapes the body, layered with red beaded necklaces, a gold heart-shaped pendant set with red stones, pearl strands, black beaded chains and an ornate gold and stone waist and chest piece. A thick garland of deep red fabric petals encircles the shoulders, and a large red rose is held at the side. Yellow chrysanthemum and white flowers appear in the background beside gold decorative metalwork.Close photo of a silver-toned statue, a figure in a black turban with a red tilak on the forehead, wearing a magenta silk garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large red-and-maroon fabric garlands. A large red flower sits at the shoulder, with yellow marigold garlands and a gold-toned hand visible at the right edge. The statue is a figure rather than a living person, so no physical people are present.Close-up photograph of a deity murti's head and shoulders draped in a yellow silk cloth with a dark green border. A large red flower sits at the top, encircled by a garland of white blossoms with orange accents. A jeweled gold pendant set with white, green and pink stones hangs from the garland, with a gold flower or diamond-like centerpiece. The upper portion of a metal crown or headdress is visible above. A white and gold embroidered cloth lies beneath.
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KAILASA SINGAPORE On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a temple shrine with three large deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall black crown, green and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and green garlands, with a snake and a small flame motif near his shoulders. The figures to his left and right wear red and gold garments with tall ornate headpieces and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a cobra-like emblem. In front, smaller murti including a seated figure in red and gold and a fierce multi-armed figure are arranged with brass oil lamps (diyas), a brass kalasha with a mango-like fruit, a bell and a small offering tray on a patterned rug. Two brass lamps hang from the upper corners of the wall.
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KAILASA SRIPURAM On 11/9/2024

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Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine. A golden seated figure with a red turban, red robe and layered jeweled necklaces and white garlands sits centrally with its hand raised, with a pink-flower offering plate, lamps, a silver crown and green and orange cloths before it. Behind is a black stone deity murti with a crown and garland under a gold arch with a hanging lamp. To the left a boy in orange cloth and bare chest stands with palms pressed together in namaste. To the right two boys in white dhotis and bare chests stand near a hanging sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD. Brass lamps line the walls. Three physical people are visible.A temple interior with a polished dark floor and gold-finished columns and arches. A bare-chested young priest in an orange cloth sits on a low wooden stool, holding a small lamp near brass vessels and a copper pot. Two boys in white dhotis, one with a rudraksha mala and bare torso, sit nearby; one holds a brass plate with pink flowers. Behind them, three colourfully dressed deity murtis in red, green and blue sit under gilded arches, with potted plants and small offering pots. At the right, a large painted statue in pink robes, a red turban and a long garland of white and pink flowers sits on a gold-trimmed throne with a cushion, its hand raised in blessing. Brass lamps and bowls stand on the floor.A photograph of a young person in orange-saffron sannyasi clothing, with an orange dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala and white markings on the forehead and arms, standing beside a golden seated figure. The golden figure wears a deep red turban, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, white flower garlands and a red shawl, and a lit oil lamp (deepa) is held between them. Behind them stands a dark deity murti with a silver crown and garlands under a golden arch. In front are brass plates of pink rose petals, small brass cups, a silver crown-shaped object and a lit oil lamp. A white banner on the right reads KAILASA and HYDERABAD.A photograph inside a gold-trimmed shrine where a golden seated statue of a man in a red turban, layered garlands and gold ornaments is the focus, placed before a dark deity murti with a white flower garland. A sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD stands beside the statue. In front, a shirtless priest in an orange cloth wrap leans toward offerings, and a young boy in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a small lamp. Brass plates hold pink flower petals, a lit oil lamp, bowls and a folded silver-and-red cloth with green and orange garments. Hanging oil lamps and gold lamp stands surround the shrine.Inside a shrine, a shirtless young priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl drapes a garland and orange cloth over a black stone deity form of Shiva in a gold arch. In front, a golden statue of a seated figure wears a maroon turban, layered gold necklaces, white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, with one hand raised in blessing. A small boy in white dhoti stands at right with palms joined. Brass plates hold pink rose petals, lamps and small brass vessels, and tall brass lamp stands flank the scene. A white banner reads KAILASA HYDERABAD. The statue is a statue, not a living person, so the living people are the priest and the boy.A photograph inside a gold-framed shrine niche with a dark backdrop. A bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a lit flame lamp toward a seated golden-bodied deity murti with a red turban, layered gold jewellery and white flower garlands. Behind it stands a dark deity form with a crown and colourful silk drapes. Trays of pink flower petals, brass bowls, small oil lamps and a kalasha sit before the murti. A printed sign on the shrine reads KAILASA HYDERABAD, and the image carries a timestamp of 11-Sept-2024 and Hyderabad, Telangana. Tall brass oil lamp stands flank the niche.
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KAILASA ST. LOUIS, USA On 11/9/2024

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A small altar table draped in a red and maroon woven cloth with cream geometric patterns. Centre stage is a bronze-coloured standing statue of a saint-like figure in a maroon wrap and maroon turban with a pink flower, wearing a jewelled belt, beaded necklaces and a raised right hand, set on a lotus-patterned pedestal. To the left is a glass vase of white hydrangea and a green potted grass plant. To the right is a pink terracotta shrine carved with a seated Ganesha, with a small clay oil lamp beside it and another lamp on top. Behind is a yellow wall with a white paper sign reading KAILASA ST LOUIS. No people are visible.
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KAILASA Selayang, Malaysia On 11/9/2024

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Top-down photo of a pair of wooden paduka sandals decorated for worship, set on a dark stone base on a brass tray. The sandals are adorned with white and yellow chrysanthemums, red roses, a long white jasmine garland and green leaves, with purple, orange and maroon flowers scattered around. Green cloth with gold border lines the tray. Two small coconut-shaped offerings with red and yellow markings sit near the base. No people are visible.
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KAILASA Sierra Leone On 11/9/2024

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Close-up photo of small brass deity figures on a red cloth in front of a larger ornate metal pedestal. On the left stands a brass figure of a flute-playing deity in a flowing dhoti and shawl. In the centre sits a brass Ganesha figure on a coiled base. On the right is a polished brass shivalinga on a matching base. Scattered pink petals and red rose petals surround the figures. No people are visible.A silver-toned statue of a standing male figure in saffron-orange robes, draped with a dark rudraksha mala and a saffron shawl, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden trident with a pink flower garland. The statue stands on a copper lotus pedestal before a dark maroon draped backdrop, surrounded by red flowers, pink blossoms and small brass deity figurines in the foreground, with a brass oil lamp at the right edge. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.A golden metal statue of a bald figure in orange saffron robes stands against a maroon cushioned backdrop. The statue wears layered rudraksha and dark bead malas around its neck, raises its right hand in a blessing gesture, and holds a golden trident decorated with pink flowers and an orange tassel. This is a statue, not a living person, and the statue's identity is not established by any visible text.
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KAILASA Singapore On 11/9/2024

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A woman in black athletic clothing with a patterned headband performs a side plank yoga pose on a patterned rug, one arm raised holding a black dumbbell overhead. Behind her, a large cutout of a smiling bearded man wearing a red-and-orange turban, layered red and white garlands and beaded malas raises one hand in blessing. A framed print to the right shows a figure holding a trident inside a circular frame. A pink embroidered cloth covers a table in the lower left, and a white electric fan and curtains stand against a pale yellow wall.A woman with a long dark braid performs a standing forward bend in black athletic clothes on a patterned rug in a home room. Behind her, a large printed cutout of a smiling man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and layered flower and gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing, stands beside a framed trishul-and-circle image. A pink embroidered cloth covers a side table with a small photo and a red tilak-marked portrait, and a peach-coloured cloth covers another table at right.
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KAILASA THIRUCHENGODE On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall. At the centre sits a dark-blue painted murti of a deity, dressed in red silk with a red turban, a layered white and red beaded necklace, and a golden waist belt, framed by an arched golden canopy hung with marigold and yellow garlands. To the left stands a life-size cutout of a smiling man in an orange-red robe and turban, wearing rudraksha beads and a garland of white and red flowers; he is a depiction, not a physical person. To the right is a framed black-and-white portrait of a bearded man seated with a mala, and a brass trident leans beside the shrine. A small brass oil lamp burns in the foreground, and a placard reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. A timestamp overlay reads 12-Sep-2024 05:43:05.Indoor shrine photo showing a dark blue-grey seated murti in a gilded arched niche draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands, wearing a red and gold dress, red turban, and a white beaded necklace with gold ornaments. A small lit oil lamp, incense sticks and brass puja vessels sit on a cloth in front. A sign below reads KAILASA THIRUCHENGODU ERODE. To the left stands a cutout portrait of a smiling man with orange robes, rudraksha beads and garlands, and a black-and-white framed photo of an older bare-chested man with a mala sits to the right beside a golden trident. Other figures in blue and red drapes appear at the edges.
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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA On 11/9/2024

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A shirtless man in a teal and gold turban and a yellow dhoti stands in a temple room holding a brass multi-wick oil lamp with three lit flames before him. Strings of rudraksha beads hang on his chest, and white markings are on his forehead and arm. Behind him is a gold-framed shrine with a seated deity murti under red curtains and marigold garlands, and a black stone Shivalinga with a yellow cloth and flower garland sits to the left. Beside the shrine stand a dark standing deity figure in a gold arch and a red-clothed figure. A red-draped table holds brass plates of flower petals, and a yellow-covered table holds bananas, oranges, mangoes and other fruit. The scene is an aarti offering at a Hindu temple with a visible exit sign.A bare-chested priest in a saffron-yellow dhoti and a teal-and-gold turban holds a brass aarti lamp with three lit flames in front of a shrine. He wears a rudraksha mala and white sacred ash marks on his chest and arm. Behind him a golden deity murti stands beneath a red curtain, with a Shiva linga draped in orange and red garlands and a red-cloth altar with brass vessels, rose petals and fruit in the foreground. An illuminated exit sign is visible on the right wall.A shirtless priest with a shaved head, a blue silk headband and a saffron-yellow dhoti stands with his back to the camera, waving a lit lamp arathi toward deity murtis on a decorated altar. The murtis are adorned with white and red flower garlands and orange marigold necklaces; one central figure wears a tall crown and white dhoti while a companion figure sits beside it. In front, a red-draped table holds brass plates with bananas, oranges, pears, flower petals and brass bowls, and a long rod hangs across the frame. Behind the altar stands a maroon curtain, a gold figure of a cobra hood, and a red EXIT sign on the wall, indicating a temple setting for puja.Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a gilded canopy framed by red drapes and garlands. A seated golden deity murti with a crown-like headdress stands in a niche at the centre, flanked by golden makara-style pillars. In the foreground, a black stone Shiva linga draped in a yellow cloth and marigold garlands sits on a black-and-white tiled platform, with brass bowls and a lamp nearby. On the left, a painted Ganesha idol wears a red cap. On the right, a bare-chested priest with white forehead markings, a turban and a rudraksha mala holds a ritual implement in a yellow dhoti, with a second person in green partly visible beside him. A small sign on the right reads KAILASA TORONTO CANADA.A photo inside a temple hall with a gold-trimmed shrine and white marble floor. In the foreground a bare-chested priest with a shaved head and blue head cloth, wearing a yellow upper cloth with green border and white dhoti, stands with his back to the camera holding a long ceremonial rod toward two metal deity murtis seated on a gold ornate throne, decorated with white and orange garlands. In front of the throne sit a red-draped table with a brass plate and offering bowls, and a yellow-draped table holding bananas, oranges, mangoes and apples. To the right, a black deity murti in a gold arched niche wears a red-purple sari and garlands. An exit sign hangs on the wall, and ceiling beams are visible above.A temple shrine photograph showing a black stone linga-style deity murti, dressed with a silver face ornament, rudraksha-style necklaces and large garlands of red-orange and white flowers. A brown and gold cloth drape with a temple motif covers its base. Two small metal statues stand on the marble floor, one in dark red with a rudraksha mala and one in a yellow saree with a gold crown, flanking a purple silk cushion with gold trim. In front, brass trays hold flower petals, a flower garland, a steel bowl of yellow food offering, a brass lamp with a lit flame, incense sticks and copper cups. Gold lion-like sculptures and a red cloth hang on the sides. No people are visible.
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KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO On 11/9/2024

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A photograph of a temple altar set up against gold silk curtains, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the drapery. Three metal deity murtis stand on ornate gold-and-silver pedestals over a green silk cloth patterned with peacock motifs and pink accents. The central figure is draped in orange cloth and heavily adorned with layered necklaces and a large jewelled collar. The figure on the right is a crowned, multi-armed form in orange and gold ornaments, and the figure on the left is a smaller standing murti in a decorated garland. A stainless steel tray holds small vessels and offerings in front. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set against gold draped curtains. A paper sign taped to the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On a dark stone slab sits a copper-toned central lingam-style base or pedestal with red and yellow flowers and green leaves, flanked by two smaller copper-toned deity murti, one at left and one at right, each decorated with red ixora and yellow flowers. White flowers and scattered petals lie on the slab and floor, and a small silver bowl in front holds cut banana and fruit pieces. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set against gold satin drapes. A small printed white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs at the top centre. On a dark raised platform stand three metal deity murtis: a standing figure on the left wearing a rudraksha-style garland and a crown-like head covering, a central seated figure draped in yellow silk with a jewelled necklace and silver-trimmed hem, and a seated figure on the right holding a small lamp in one hand, wearing a crown and a red-and-gold skirt with ornate beaded adornments. A small steel bowl with red flowers sits on the floor in front of the platform. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine set up against gold silk drapery. A white sign reading "KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO" hangs on the curtain. An orange brocade cloth with gold embroidery covers the altar table, with three raised wooden platforms holding three deity murtis decorated with yellow and red flowers, marigold garlands and white blossoms. A garland of red, green and orange flowers hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set up in front of gold silk curtains. A white paper sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO in black capital letters. The altar is draped in orange and gold embroidered cloth with red and green borders. Three small deity murtis stand on brass-framed platforms: a standing figure on the left, a seated figure in a yellow garment with a red flower crown and a gold necklace in the centre, and a figure with a crown and yellow and white flowers on the right. Red and yellow marigolds and white and yellow blossoms surround the murtis. A silver bowl of white offerings sits in the foreground, with a red cloth and flower-decorated arrangement beside it. No people are visible.A blurred photograph of a shrine table draped in red and gold embroidered cloth in front of gold satin curtains. Three small figures sit on wooden platforms, each decorated with marigold and yellow flowers and red blossoms; the central figure wears a yellow garment and a red crown-like headpiece, while the flanking figures are smaller murtis in brown and gold. A round brass-like tray in front holds small bowls of offerings. A white paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No physical people are visible.
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KAILASA UTTARAHALLI On 11/9/2024

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A small shrine niche interior with a golden-yellow painted wall. Four arched alcoves with ornate silver-toned frames and magenta cloth backdrops hold dark stone murtis. At left, a black Ganesha-form murti wears a yellow marigold garland. Next, a black linga with a horizontal white-and-red tilak stripe sits on a peetha draped in red cloth, with a yellow flower garland. Third, a dark standing deity murti in teal and orange dhoti-style cloth wears a yellow marigold garland and holds a trident-like object. At right, a dark murti in an orange sari-style garment wears a pink garland. A golden seated figure in meditation pose, wearing a pink garland, sits in front on a pink ledge with brass oil lamps and scattered petals. No physical people are visible.A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling man stands in a gold-painted room with a red floor. The cutout wears an orange-and-yellow turban with a red bindi, an orange-and-yellow shawl, and a long garland of red, white, yellow and pink flowers over rudraksha beads, with a gold pendant necklace. Behind it, a seated man in an orange turban and pink garment holds a pink flower and wears a garland. To the right, a brass oil lamp burns on a red ledge, and in the foreground brass bells, a conch and kumkum dishes sit on a white tray. Shelves on the left hold steel containers and bottles.A black stone Ganesha murti sits in a gilded arched niche lined with deep maroon cloth inside a temple shrine. The deity has four arms and an elephant head with a jeweled forehead ornament and red bindi markings. It wears a yellow marigold garland, a red and white jeweled necklace, and an orange cloth draped over its lap. Green grass blades and a mango leaf spray decorate the top of the arch. A smaller gold-toned Ganesha figure with a red flower stands at the lower right on the floor. Rose petals are scattered across the red-painted floor, and the walls are gold-painted. No people are visible.Photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch, draped in an orange-and-red silk sari with gold border and a magenta flower garland, with gold necklaces and a yellow flower on its head. A maroon cloth backs the niche against a yellow wall, with a red plinth in front and a blue water container and metal vessel to the right. No people are visible.A black stone murti of a standing deity stands in a shrine niche before a gold-leafed wall and a silver-toned arch with floral carving. The figure wears a tall crown with a white and red band, gold earrings and a gold necklace, and is draped in a teal dhoti with a yellow border and a rust-red patterned cloth. A thick garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red flowers hangs from the neck to the knees, and a sprig of green leaves is tucked at the left side. Rose petals and marigold petals lie on the red floor below the black pedestal.A golden statue of a seated male guru with a light turban and a pink garland of flowers, raising one hand in blessing, placed on a red-painted pedestal in a shrine. Behind it stands a black shivalinga topped with a yellow marigold garland and a red flower, flanked by ornate silver arched niches, with a trishul and a decorated kalasha to the right. Brass oil lamps, a bell, and trays of rose and marigold petals sit on a white cloth in the foreground, with an orange cloth nearby. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are shown.
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KAILASA Whyalla Australia On 31/10/2024

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A photo of a worship setup in front of two large life-size printed cutouts of a smiling man in maroon-red turbans and matching red robes, both with hands raised in blessing and garlanded with red, orange and white flower malas. The cutout on the right holds a golden vessel with a rose. In front, on a brass tray, rest a pair of black wooden sandals with brown straps and gold ornaments, flanked by small gold deity figurines, a brass kalasha-style cup, a brass tray of camphor-like pieces, and a wooden box. No physical people are present; the figures are printed depictions.

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