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25 November 2024

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A photograph of a home altar set up for daily worship, labelled with a sign reading "KAILASA TAIWAN". A large backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain range. At the centre, a life-size cutout of a bearded figure wearing an orange turban, a blue robe and a white and red flower garland sits before the mountain, shown as a depiction rather than a person. A second cutout on the right shows a turbaned figure in red garments with a garland. A framed deity picture on the left shows a goddess seated on a lotus holding lotus flowers. The altar holds brass plates of offerings and sweets, small oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, flowers, a bowl of food, and a gold-and-orange brocade cloth on the floor below. No physical people are visible.A bare-chested man with short dark hair, wearing a pale peach dhoti with an orange border and a rudraksha-style cord, stands at a puja altar and offers a flame or lamp with his right hand. The altar is draped in gold and maroon cloths and laden with fruit, flowers, brass vessels, a small bowl and a kalasha. Behind it a backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain face, and a large portrait of a seated, turbaned figure in a blue shawl wears a garland and a rudraksha mala. Framed photographs and a deity image stand nearby. A white card on the altar reads KAILASA TAIWAN, indicating a Taiwan KAILASA devotional setting for a Laghu Puja.Indoor shrine photo showing a richly decorated altar with a gold arched niche framing a black stone Shiva-Parvati deity murti with a crescent moon and trident, garlanded with white, red and yellow flowers. In front, a seated golden figure in orange-red robes with flower garlands and gold necklaces is shown with raised hand, appearing to be a devotional statue. To the right stands a dark statue of a female deity in a green and gold sari with a decorated headdress. A large lingam covered with rudraksha beads, gold ornaments and a flower garland sits on a white cloth. Brass oil lamps, a bell, a kalasha-style vessel, copper and brass pots, a conch shell, rose petals and small bowls of kumkum and vibhuti are arranged on a brass tray for puja. No living people are visible.

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KAILASA CHINESE-WORLD On 19/11/2024

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A photograph of a home altar set up for daily worship, labelled with a sign reading "KAILASA TAIWAN". A large backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain range. At the centre, a life-size cutout of a bearded figure wearing an orange turban, a blue robe and a white and red flower garland sits before the mountain, shown as a depiction rather than a person. A second cutout on the right shows a turbaned figure in red garments with a garland. A framed deity picture on the left shows a goddess seated on a lotus holding lotus flowers. The altar holds brass plates of offerings and sweets, small oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, flowers, a bowl of food, and a gold-and-orange brocade cloth on the floor below. No physical people are visible.A bare-chested man with short dark hair, wearing a pale peach dhoti with an orange border and a rudraksha-style cord, stands at a puja altar and offers a flame or lamp with his right hand. The altar is draped in gold and maroon cloths and laden with fruit, flowers, brass vessels, a small bowl and a kalasha. Behind it a backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain face, and a large portrait of a seated, turbaned figure in a blue shawl wears a garland and a rudraksha mala. Framed photographs and a deity image stand nearby. A white card on the altar reads KAILASA TAIWAN, indicating a Taiwan KAILASA devotional setting for a Laghu Puja.
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KAILASA OHIO, USA On 24/11/2024

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Indoor shrine photo showing a richly decorated altar with a gold arched niche framing a black stone Shiva-Parvati deity murti with a crescent moon and trident, garlanded with white, red and yellow flowers. In front, a seated golden figure in orange-red robes with flower garlands and gold necklaces is shown with raised hand, appearing to be a devotional statue. To the right stands a dark statue of a female deity in a green and gold sari with a decorated headdress. A large lingam covered with rudraksha beads, gold ornaments and a flower garland sits on a white cloth. Brass oil lamps, a bell, a kalasha-style vessel, copper and brass pots, a conch shell, rose petals and small bowls of kumkum and vibhuti are arranged on a brass tray for puja. No living people are visible.
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KAILASA OHIO, USA On 25/11/2024

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Photograph of a temple shrine room with a gilded arched niche holding a golden Shiva-Parvati murti adorned with garlands of marigold and white flowers. In front, a golden pillar-shaped figure and a large dark lingam dressed with a white and gold cloth, rudraksha beads and floral garlands sit on a dark stone platform. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a bell, brass vessels and a tray of rose petals and offerings lie on a patterned cloth in the foreground. A standing female statue in a green and yellow sari stands to the right beside a red curtain. No living people are visible.
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KAILASA PONDICHERRY On 25/11/2024

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A shrine niche with three standing deity murtis: a dark-haired figure in red and blue on the left, a central four-armed figure in blue robes holding a trident and other attributes with a tall crown, and a figure in turquoise on the right. Below them sits a shivalinga draped in purple and gold cloth, decorated with white flower garlands and a red-pink floral arrangement. A small brass plate with lamps and red petals lies on the floor in front. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM On 15/6/2024

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Photo of a temple shrine with a gilded backdrop and deity murtis. A seated black stone figure wearing an orange-and-gold cloth, a white turban-like cloth, and a beaded necklace is the central image, with a pair of silver padukas (sacred feet) on a red and gold cloth in front. Brass bowls holding turmeric, kumkum, rice and other offerings sit on a brass tray, with a brass bell and a small oil lamp on a purple and green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Standing and seated murtis in green, pink and white clothing and garlands occupy the gilded back platform. No people are visible.A photograph of a golden temple display with a central tiered shrine-like sculpture topped with a red flower, flanked by two standing golden figures holding red flowers on a gold tray. Behind them, draped with purple, pink and yellow cloth, stand decorated deity murti in the background with garlands. A timestamp reads 16-Jun-2024 10:29:57 am. No physical people are visible.A photograph of golden metal figures on a golden tiered base in a temple hall. A small golden standing figure on the left holds a pink flower, a golden tiered pedestal with a pink flower on its top stands in the centre, and a golden female figure in a sari holding a pink flower stands on the right. Behind them, purple and gold draped seats, a golden throne-like structure and other deity murti are visible. No physical people are visible. Green timestamp reads 16-Jun-2024 10:23:49 am.A photograph of a gold-coloured ritual arrangement on a flat tray in a temple hall. At centre stands a tiered gold shivalinga-style pillar with a red flower placed on its top, its base smeared with white milk-like abhishekam residue. Flanking it are two small gold-painted standing figures, the left one holding a red flower and the right one holding a small object, both also streaked with white. Behind them are gilded deity murtis, a gold throne-like altar, purple and pink silk cloths, and brass lamp stands. A timestamp in the lower right reads 16-Jun-2024 10:17:20 am. No people are visible.A small bronze-coloured metal statue of a standing boy figure dominates the foreground, bare-chested and wearing an ornately engraved waist cloth, with one hand raised in blessing and the other held open at the side. Behind it, a gilded temple shrine holds several deity murtis, including a seated figure with orange drapery, and a standing figure at the right in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white garland, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. Purple and magenta silk cloths cover platforms, and a golden trident stands at the left. A bronze tiered stepped base sits at the right edge. A timestamp reads 16-Jun-2024 10:12:01 am.A close-up photo of a gilt bronze Sri Chakra meru-style pyramidal object on a brass or wooden table, with tiered stepped sides and a rounded lower base with fluted bands, topped with a small ornament. Behind it, a shrine is decorated with gold-coloured deity murtis, a deity murti in orange and gold robes, and purple and pink cloth draped over a platform. A partial bronze lamp stand appears at the right edge. Timestamp overlay reads 16-Jun-2024 10:11:56 am. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM On 16/6/2024

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Three small festival murtis (deity statues) displayed side by side on a green cloth at a temple. The central figure is a headless or faceless body dressed in a teal and blue striped silk garment with a gold-bordered hem and a beaded gold necklace, with a red flower placed on top. The figure at left is a lighter-skinned murti in a maroon robe with gold trim, a jeweled crown, a beaded garland and raised hands. The figure at right wears a green and gold brocade skirt, a gold-patterned orange shawl, a jeweled crown and a long beaded mala, holding a red flower. Behind them stands a larger deity figure in a green and pink sari with gold border, and gold ornamental decoration. A timestamp in the lower right reads 17-Jun-2024 5:25:19 pm.A temple shrine display photographed from close range. In the foreground on a gold-edged tray stand two small white and gold figures holding red flowers, flanking a tiered golden and white sri-chakra-style pedestal with a red flower on its top. Behind them, several deity murtis and figures are arranged on purple and magenta cloth-draped platforms, with a gold oil lamp and a figure in saffron and orange robes on the upper left of the shrine. A wooden cabinet with small compartments stands at right. No living people are visible. The green timestamp reads 17-Jun-2024 4:54:50 pm.A photograph of small golden-hued metal figures on a green and gold brocade cloth at a temple shrine. On the left stands a small devotee-style figure in a magenta and gold-bordered shawl, one hand raised in blessing, with a red tilak on the forehead. On the right stands a female figure in a green and gold skirt with an orange-gold shawl, holding a stringed instrument. In the centre a larger figure wears a teal and gold striped skirt with a gold border, its head not visible. Behind them a green and pink silk skirt with gold zari, gold jewelled ornaments and a long black braid hang on a deity figure. Garlands of dried flowers and beaded necklaces lie on the cloth. The timestamp 17-Jun-2024 5:19:25 pm appears in the lower right corner.A photograph of a temple shrine interior with gilded deity figures and a golden sri yantra-style meru base at the centre of a gold-tiled platform. Two golden standing figures flank the base, each holding a red flower; the left figure is bare-chested with a tilak mark, the right figure wears a crown and a dark dress. Behind them a gilded altar holds seated and standing murti figures, a golden lion, and a figure in orange robes at the top right. Purple and magenta cloths cover the shelves, and a silver plate sits at the upper right. A timestamp reads 17-Jun-2024 5:00:02 pm. No living people are visible.Interior shrine photo with a timestamp in green at the bottom reading 17-Jun-2024 4:47:53 pm. In the foreground on a gold-coloured tray stand three gilded metal figures: a small standing male figure on the left holding red flowers, a tiered golden sri yantra-style meru base with a red flower on top in the centre, and a standing female figure on the right holding red flowers, wearing a brown-gold garment. Behind them are purple and magenta cloths on low platforms, a gilded throne-like arch, a lion figure, brass lamps, and several painted deity murtis, including figures in green and pink garments with crowns and garlands. No people are visible; the figures are statues. Pooja items sit on a shelf at right.A screenshot of a messaging-app post in dark mode, showing a news graphic at top with a red banner reading IN A BIZARRE INCIDENT, CALCUTTA HC HAS ASKED ELECTION COMMISSION TO DEPORT TMC MLA RANI SARKAR above a photo of a smiling woman in a dark patterned top with a white and orange-green shawl, hands joined in greeting. Below is a block of Tamil text and a timestamp of 19:15 with emoji reactions. No a person imagery or KAILASA ritual content is visible.
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KAILASA SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM On 18/6/2024

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Close view of a temple altar with a large deity murti dressed in a pink and green silk sari with gold zari borders, adorned with jeweled necklaces, a long black braid and a red flower. Beside it stand two smaller metal figures: on the left a figure in green and gold robes with a crown and pearl garland, on the right a figure in green and gold silk with a red flower and bead necklaces. A green silk-draped base holds a kalasha-like offering with a red flower and gold beaded garland. Background shows gold-finished ornamental metalwork and a garlanded metal figure with raised hands. Green and gold cloth covers the altar, with scattered red petals. A timestamp reads 19-Jun-2024 6:02:38 pm.A photograph of a gilded tiered shrine structure (meru-like pyramid) set on a golden tray at the centre, flanked by two small gold-coloured statues each holding a red flower. The left statue is a bare-chested male figure with a tilak on the forehead; the right is a female figure with a crown-like headdress and a gold necklace. A red flower rests atop the pyramid. Behind, a temple altar shows several painted and gilded deity murtis, one in orange dress, and purple and pink draped cloths. Timestamp reads 19-Jun-2024 5:27:04 pm.Indoor temple shrine photographed from a low angle. In the foreground on a gold-toned tray stand three golden statues: a standing male figure on the left with raised right hand and a red flower on its base, a tiered golden pyramidal meru or sri-chakra-like structure topped with a red rose in the centre, and a female figure on the right holding a ritual object, with a red flower at her base. Behind them are purple and pink silk draped platforms, a golden lion figure, and a larger golden shrine with multiple deity murti including a seated figure in orange and gold. Several painted or sculpted figures in ornate red, green and pink costumes stand in the upper right. No living people are visible.Interior temple photograph of a shrine with gilded altar and golden arches. In the foreground, three metal figures stand on a brass tray: a figure in purple patterned robe with raised hands on the left, a central covered object draped in orange and gold silk with a small cup-like top, and a figure in teal blouse and cream dhoti holding an object on the right. Behind them, purple and pink cloth-draped platforms hold deity murtis, including a standing figure in orange dhoti with a necklace and a seated image in orange with a yellow garland. A lamp stand and a gilded lion figure appear at left. Timestamp reads 19-Jun-2024 5:13:55 pm.Photograph of a golden-toned altar arrangement on a brass tray in a temple. In the foreground, a central tiered sri yantra-style meru structure with a red flower on top flanks two standing metal figures: a male figure on the left holding a red flower, and a female figure on the right in a dark garment with a crown-like headdress, also holding a red flower. In the background, purple and pink cloth draped on platforms, gold-tinted figures and deity murti, and a gold-framed shrine niche on the right. No living people are visible.A photograph of a temple puja arrangement on a purple cloth with a grey runner edged in gold zari. In the centre, a cushion draped in pink and gold brocade with peacock motifs supports two silver vessels with a pink rose. Brass bowls hold rose petals, turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood paste and dates, alongside a brass bell, a small conch, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks and a tray of rudraksha beads. In the foreground a brass tray overflows with fresh red and pink roses. Gold-embroidered draperies and brass lamps stand in the background. No people are visible.
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KAILASA SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM On 23/11/2024

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A photograph inside a temple hall showing a priest seen from behind, bare-backed, wearing an orange cloth draped over the shoulder and orange waist cloth, holding a lit oil lamp toward a golden shrine. The shrine has a gilded arch and trident-topped golden rods, a red curtain backdrop, and deity murtis including a central standing figure with a tall conical crown and garlands, a seated female figure in red garments, and a dark figure in front with rudraksha-like beads and garlands. A golden kalasha and oil lamps stand along the rods, a green cloth covers the platform, and a small offering with a flower garland sits on a blue cloth at the bottom. The scene suggests morning worship; no a person is clearly identifiable from the visible appearance.
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KAILASA Salem On 25/11/2024

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Photograph of an indoor shrine set up for puja, with no people visible. On the left, a large dark statue of a bull (Nandi) stands beside a blue-robed deity murti on a pedestal. A small brass murti is decorated with pink and orange marigold garlands and white plumeria flowers on an orange cloth. Brass plates hold offerings of flowers, fruit and sweets on an orange cloth, with brass lamps and a bell on a white tray in front. At right, a golden throne-like seat (peetha) is draped with a pink velvet cloth, a pink garland and a beaded maroon sash, with a white plumeria flower placed on the cushion. A white-draped table and a small red-clad figure stand beside it. Timestamp overlay reads Nov. 25, 2024 1:34:51 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, Altitude 245.4m, Speed 0.0km/h, Index number 102.A photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The black stone lingam is draped in a red and gold brocade cloth with a white border and topped with a yellow and red hibiscus flower. Green, yellow and red marigold garlands encircle it, and a gold-and-white ornate arch frames the shrine, with an orange backdrop behind. A white cloth covers the base platform, with a decorative gold and silver plate at the foot. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 25, 2024 1:35:42 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu, with altitude, speed and index number details.Photograph of a shrine at KAILASA Salem with a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a red silk cloth and decorated with green and orange-yellow marigold garlands, a white horizontal tripundra mark and a red bindu on its face, set before a gold arched niche with an orange backdrop. The lingam rests on a white cloth draped over a maroon altar panel bearing gold Nandi bulls and a seated deity figure. Around it are brass and gold plates with flowers and offerings, small brass figurines including a standing deity with a red-garlanded figure beside it, and a figure in blue at left. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 25, 2024 1:35:35 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.Overhead photo of a puja arrangement on a stone floor. Two small deity murtis dressed in blue and red garments with flower garlands sit at the top, one on a green cloth. Brass plates hold marigold and rose petals, plumeria flowers, a kumkum-marked brass vessel and a brass oil lamp. An orange cloth lies beneath the offerings. At right, a maroon silk shawl with gold border and a white dhoti with a purple border are draped nearby. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 25, 2024, Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine room with a black Shivalinga wrapped in a red silk cloth and draped with garlands of marigold and green leaves, set on a white cloth with a maroon embroidered runner showing a temple and two bulls. Brass plates hold flowers, oil lamps and ritual items on an orange cloth in the foreground. Small metal deity figures stand on a green-draped stand at left and a gold stand at right, with a gold-framed arch behind. A timestamp overlay reads Nov. 25, 2024 and Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a Shiva lingam with a reddish-orange cylindrical base and a black stone top marked with white tripundra lines and a red dot, adorned with green and orange-yellow marigold garlands and a red flower. The lingam stands within a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop, on a white cloth draped over a platform. A maroon cloth with gold border at the front shows a painted seated deity flanked by bulls. Smaller brass figures and a brass oil lamp with flower offerings sit at the front, and a pair of small deity figures stand on a wooden stand to the right. No people are visible. Timestamp overlay reads Nov. 25, 2024 1:35:10 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA TANJAVUR On 25/11/2024

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A black stone standing statue of a deity murti in a gold-walled shrine room, dressed in a red and green turban decorated with a red flower and yellow garlands. The figure wears layered white pearl and gold necklaces with green stones, a red-gold brocade shawl over a red dhoti, and multiple garlands of pink flowers and yellow beads. The raised right hand is adorned with red and white markings. The statue stands on a black pedestal with a red sign reading KAILASA THANJAVUR, and flowers and petals lie at its feet. A maroon embroidered cloth hangs across the top of the wall. A timestamp in the lower right reads Nov 25, 2024 8:57:59 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.A black stone statue of a standing figure stands against a gold-painted wall, adorned with a pink and yellow flower garland and a red and green turban decorated with a red hibiscus flower. The statue wears layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, a red dhoti with gold-bordered yellow shawls, and a red bindi on the forehead, and raises its right hand in blessing. Red tilaka marks appear on the palm. A red sign at the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a timestamp in the corner reads Nov 25, 2024 8:57:53 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.A black stone murti of a standing deity, adorned with a red and green turban decorated with a large red flower and yellow flowers, white and red tilak on the forehead, layered pink and yellow flower garlands, and gold-and-jewelled necklaces. The figure wears a red dhoti with gold-bordered yellow shawls draped over the arms, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The statue stands in front of a gold-painted wall with a maroon cloth valance. A red plaque on the pedestal reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a timestamp in the corner reads Nov 25, 2024 8:57:45 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.
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KAILASA UTTARAHALLI On 25/11/2024

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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a shrine niche, draped with a yellow cloth around the waist and shoulders, with a red bindi mark on its forehead and a gold chain around the neck. A person's hand, wearing green glass bangles, holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame near the statue during worship. A red cloth hangs above and an ornate gold arch frames the shrine. The statue's base carries faint lettering. Red-painted steps lead to the altar.A photograph inside a small shrine room with red-painted floor and yellow walls. In the foreground, a golden seated statue of a figure in a saffron-coloured turban and wrap sits in lotus-style posture, one hand raised in blessing, with a lit oil lamp held at the chest and a red flower on the turban. Behind it stands a black stone Ganesha murti draped with a yellow cloth and a black Shivalinga on a round yoni-peetha base with a red flower on top, framed by gold arch decorations and maroon fabric. A partly visible hand reaches in from the left, pointing toward the statue. No living people are fully visible.A small shrine corner with a golden seated statue of a sage in an orange-gold wrap and turban, decorated with a red flower and a red tilak, right hand raised in blessing, set on a red-painted pedestal. An oil lamp burns in front of it, and a partially visible arm holding a bracelet reaches into the frame. Behind stand a black stone deity murti with a white flower and a black Shiva lingam on a yoni-pitha base with a red flower on top, framed by gold arch decorations and maroon fabric.Close-up photograph of a black-and-white painted deity murti seated in a temple shrine. The four-armed stone-like figure has a tall ridged crown, a red tilak on the forehead and a red mark on the nose, and wears a gold twisted chain with a pendant. A yellow-orange cloth draped over the shoulders and lap. One hand holds a sword-like blade, and a white flower is tucked near the upper left arm. A maroon cloth hangs behind and a gold-framed panel is visible at the right edge. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark stone or wooden deity murti draped in a yellow-orange cloth, with a gold chain necklace hanging with pendants and a red tilak or kumkum mark on the forehead. In the foreground a brass aarti or oil lamp on a stand holds a bright flame, with smoke or incense drifting upward. White flowers sit near the top left. No people are visible, only the murti, the lamp and the ritual setting.Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a tall tiered crown and a heavy carved necklace. A red tilak mark is on its forehead, a yellow flower rests on the left shoulder, and an orange cloth is wrapped at the waist. Behind it stands an ornate gold arched frame draped with a maroon silk cloth. No physical people are visible.

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