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5 January 2026

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05 January 2026 SPH Live Darshan

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ADIKAILASA On January 5, 2026

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Interior shrine photograph showing a golden-framed altar with several dark metal murtis, adorned with multicolour garlands of red, green, yellow and white flowers. Central seated figure in green and gold garments with a turban and heavy jewellery is a statue, not a living person. A large polished black stone or metal deity murti with a golden face-shaped mask and rudraksha beads sits centrally, garlanded. In front, a blue-draped table holds brass puja vessels, a conch shell, bells, a lamp, a plate of red flower petals and small cups. A sign reads KAILASA OHIO USA. No living people are visible.
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KAILASA HOUSTON USA On January 05, 2026

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Photograph of a shrine room at KAILASA Houston with a gilded deity murti standing before a golden arch and red backdrop, adorned with a white and gold garland, blue cloth and gold jewellery. Red, green and orange decorative banners flank the shrine, and a yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. In the foreground stands a life-size printed cutout of a smiling man in a red turban, red robe, rudraksha mala and flower garland, raising one hand in blessing, seated before a yellow patterned cloth. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person.A photograph of a shrine at KAILASA Houston USA. A gilded deity murti in a tall ornate golden arch stands on a black platform, with white dhoti, blue upper cloth, floral garlands and gold ornaments, and one hand raised in abhaya mudra. Red velvet drapes and tall colourful decorated banners frame the scene. A silver bowl and orange cloth sit on the platform. A printed life-size cutout standing in front shows a smiling man in a red-and-maroon turban with a bindi, red robe, rudraksha mala, floral garlands and a yellow patterned cloth, raising one hand. Swamiji (probable) is described as the printed cutout, a depiction, with a red turban, rudraksha mala, garlands and ornate gold necklace.
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KAILASA Houston On January 5, 2026

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A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-colored sandal-shaped padukas placed on a red silk cloth on a stainless steel table. Red rose petals and small gold cups sit between the padukas. Maroon drapes and a grey floor are visible in the background, along with a silver bowl at the right edge. No people are visible.A photograph of silver bowls on stainless steel trays, filled with rice-based food offerings: rice with orange chilli powder, rice with mixed peanuts and tempered spices, rice with grated coconut, curd rice, and small cups of sugar, jaggery or dates and a golden liquid. A red cloth and a gold-coloured deity murti or decorative item appear at the upper left, and a silver lamp or ritual vessel sits at the bottom edge. No people are visible.A photograph of a bronze-toned statue of a standing figure with long dark hair wrapped under a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold coin necklace. The figure wears a white dhoti with gold borders and raises one hand in blessing while holding a jewelled staff. It stands on an ornate pedestal before a heavily gilded, repoussé metal backdrop with a carved panel showing seated figures. Red rose petals and a yellow flower are scattered on a metal surface in front. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.A close photograph of a tiered bronze-gold yantra-shaped stand, the Shivalinga base, on a stainless steel tray during a puja. A gold snake ornament and a small red bead sit atop the stepped base, and red rose petals and green leaves are scattered around it. A small silver cup of water sits to the right. At the top right, a figure in white dhoti with a red-and-gold border and a long gold bead chain is partly visible, standing or seated at the altar. Behind is an ornate repoussé gold-toned panel with a carved deity pair. A maroon cloth with gold embroidery lies at lower left.A small metal murti of a standing figure stands on a gilded pedestal before an ornately carved golden throne-like backdrop with a crown above. The figure wears a white dhoti with pink-red border, an orange-brown upper cloth with gold trim, gold chain and jewelled earrings, and holds a ceremonial staff. Scattered red rose petals, an orange rose and green leaves lie on a stainless steel table, with a dark maroon velvet curtain behind.
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KAILASA Madurai On 1/5/2026

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A photograph of a long steel buffet counter with gold-coloured trim serving free lunch at an Annadanam in a marble-floored hall. Several stainless steel chafing dishes hold cooked white rice, red curry, brown chickpeas or lentils, a creamy yogurt-style dish, and other items. A tin pot with a ladle holds a red curry. Three men sit on the floor along the left wall behind rope barriers and brass posts, two in pale shirts and one in a checked shirt, and a few standing people are partly visible behind them. Framed posters on the wall show a crowd and food imagery. A blue timestamp overlay reads 5 Jan 2026 2:34:03 pm, Annadanam Lunch, and #Kailasa Madurai #LunchFull.A photograph of a free lunch serving line for annadanam in a plain indoor dining hall with wooden cabinets and shelves. In the foreground, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands behind a steel tray counter, ladling food from a steel pot. Beside him a woman in a pink blouse and green sari serves from stainless steel containers. On the right, a woman in a red blouse and green patterned sari holds a steel plate of white rice and curry. Other men and women stand or sit along the counter waiting, with a few in white and striped shirts. Timestamp overlay in blue reads 5 Jan 2026 3:07:11 pm, Annadanam Lunch, #Kailasa Madurai #LunchFull.A photograph of a serving line for lunch annadanam inside a bright hall with ceiling lights and wooden shelves holding clay pots. In the foreground a man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti with an orange border holds a steel plate with white rice while serving. To the right an elderly man in a beige shirt and white dhoti with an orange border stirs food with a ladle from steel containers along the counter. Behind them several more people in shirts and saris stand along the line. Steel serving trays of curry line the counter. A blue timestamp reads 5 Jan 2026 3:06:52 pm, Annadanam Lunch.Blurry photograph of people seated on the floor of a yellow-walled hall during a free meal service. Several diners sit cross-legged on white floor mats, each with a metal plate and a small steel cup; a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits in the foreground serving or eating, and an elderly woman in a purple sari eats at right. A standing man in a white shirt stands at left. Framed printed posters with orange and red imagery hang on the wall behind them, and wooden shelves stand at upper left.A photograph of a serving line during an annadanam lunch in a dining hall. On the left, a man with grey hair in a white shirt and white dhoti stands behind steel chafing trays, using a ladle to serve food. Beside him a woman in a green and pink sari serves from the line. A man in a checked shirt reaches over the trays with a serving spoon, and a woman in a yellow apron over a pink top holds out a steel plate of rice and curries at right. Other men and elderly people queue or wait along the counter, some in teal and white shirts. Wooden cabinets with red clay pots stand on the left wall and recessed ceiling lights are overhead. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads 5 Jan 2026 3:07:15 pm.Daily Annadanam lunch service in a marble-floored hall with yellow walls and framed posters. Seated on the floor in rows, several people eat from steel plates of food, including an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti in the foreground, a man in a lilac shirt, an older man in a white shirt and an older woman in a purple sari. A woman in a green blouse and dark green sari stands and walks past, and a child sits among the diners. Framed posters on the wall show a crowd of saffron-robed people with the word Sannyas. A timestamp and overlay text read Annadanam Lunch. No a person candidate is clearly visible.
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KAILASA REUNION FRANCE On Jan 05, 2026

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A close photograph of a small golden murti dressed in white silk with a teal and gold brocade border, wearing a teal and green ornate headdress with a peacock-feather ornament and a pearl and crystal jewelled necklace. The figure is decorated with pink and orange plumeria flowers, a green satin garland with marigolds, and rudraksha malas hang at the upper left and right. Yellow and pink flowers fill the foreground, and a patterned cloth and a red and gold backdrop surround the figure. No physical people are the main subject; a partial hand appears at the right edge.A small golden-bronze statue of a smiling figure, dressed in a white garment with a green and gold brocade sash, wearing a green turban decorated with a peacock-feather motif and sparkling crystal embellishments. The statue wears layered pearl and crystal garlands, red pompom tassels, a large crystal-studded pendant on the chest, and pink flower petals, and holds a golden object at its side. It stands on a gold base in front of an ornate carved pink and teal wooden door. No physical people are present, so the figure is a murti depiction.Indoor shrine set up in a room with floral patterned curtains and warm blue fairy lights. A seated figure in a red-brown turban and red-and-white robe, wearing a multicoloured flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits cross-legged on a red-draped platform behind a tray of yellow flowers and a small image. In front stand a gold-and-brown ceremonial deity murti decorated with a yellow cloth and garland, a lit candle on a patterned floor mat, oil lamps, fruit and brass offerings. A gold sign reads KAILASA LA REUNION. A framed printed image of a temple deity and orange flower arrangements complete the scene, with a gold arched niche holding small deity figures above.A small golden murti or statue wearing a green and gold brocade headdress decorated with a peacock-feather motif and silver crystal embellishments, draped in white cloth with a green and gold border, and adorned with pearl and crystal necklaces, pink and red pompom tassels, and pink frangipani flowers. It stands on a silver tray decorated with yellow allamanda and pink frangipani flowers and purple petals, with a red cloth beneath and a red-and-gold backdrop of garlands and rudraksha beads behind it. Flower-offering arrangement suggests puja decoration, with no visible people in the frame.A split-frame screenshot from a live broadcast. On the left, a bearded man in a red and gold turban with pearl and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne with peacock-feather decorations, bare-chested, wearing a gold necklace, a peacock-feather shawl, gold armbands and red wrist threads, his palms raised in greeting. On the right, a smaller inset shows two women standing before a shrine with a framed deity picture and flowers; one wears white and folds her hands, the other wears a red top. A caption reads 'KAILASA's Temples Worldwide'.
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KAILASA Salem On January 5, 2026

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A photograph inside a temple shrine at KAILASA Salem during an abhishekam-style ritual. In the foreground, a metal bell is held up by a person's hand at the left edge, wearing white. Two small bronze deity figures, one standing and one in orange-red cloth, flank a conical stone shivalinga-like form on a wooden stand, with a lit oil lamp glowing before them. Brass pots and a brass bowl sit on the floor to the left, and small oil lamps are scattered nearby. Behind, several black stone deity murtis are dressed in pink, blue and white garments, with ornaments and a gold-decorated arch. A timestamp in the lower right reads 05-Jan-2026 6:55:15 am Salem and the KAILASA SALEM label. No people are clearly visible except the partial hand and white clothing at the edge.A shirtless priest in a white dhoti stands at left, holding a brass bell in his right hand and a small offering dish in his left, performing puja in a temple shrine. Before him on a low wooden table are a small brass pyramid-shaped yantra or meru, two golden standing figures, a lit oil lamp, and brass pots and bowls. Behind them stand dark-stone deity murtis: three figures dressed in blue and pink skirts with crowns, and a central figure in white garments with a crown. A green canopy shades the central shrine arch, and gold-framed arches frame the altar. Shimmer-lit walls and an orange cloth hang at right. The timestamp reads 05-Jan-2026 6:55:08 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.Photograph inside a temple shrine. A shaved-headed older priest, bare-chested with a white dhoti and a sacred thread, lights an oil lamp with a bell in his other hand. Before him on a low wooden table stand small copper figures, a golden pyramid-shaped sri yantra, and brass pots with flowers. Behind them, dark-skinned deity murtis in blue, pink and white garments, adorned with jewellery and garlands, stand in gold-framed niches beneath a green umbrella. A timestamp reads 05-Jan-2026 6:54:04 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.A photograph inside a temple shrine in Salem. On the left, a bare-chested priest with a red rudraksha mala and white sectarian markings on his arms holds a bell in his right hand while leaning toward a brass platter. Before him stands a low wooden table with brass pots, a golden shrivelled pyramid-shaped object, and two small brass figures with orange garlands. Behind them, three black deity murtis are framed in gilded arches: the central figure wears white and gold vestments and a crown beneath a green umbrella, while the flanking figures wear blue and pink skirts with gold ornaments. Orange cloth hangs on the right and a timestamp reads 05-Jan-2026 6:53:52 am Salem.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing abhishekam being performed on bronze deity murtis. A dark arm of a person pours a liquid from a vessel over a bronze standing figure on the left and a bronze figure draped in orange cloth on the right, with a golden shri yantra-like pedestal in front. Behind them, a white-clad deity murti with yellow flower garlands is seated on a golden throne, flanked by figures in pink and blue draped cloth. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot and a yellow flower on the floor are visible, with a kolam pattern on the floor. Timestamp reads 05-Jan-2026 6:52:30 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.A photograph inside a temple shrine at KAILASA Salem. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at left with his arms extended forward, performing an offering toward the altar. Behind him, a central deity murti in white and gold garments with a crown stands within an arched niche under a teal canopy, flanked by two figures in blue and purple skirts. Brass pots, a small gold pyramid-shaped object, and a standing brass figure sit on a wooden table in the foreground. A yellow sign reads KAILASA SALEM and BHARATH. The timestamp reads 05-Jan-2026 6:52:35 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.

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