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KAILASA OHIO, USA on 3/24/2021

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Photograph of a temple shrine room set up for a Diwali puja. In the centre, a large life-size printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban, saffron robe with a red and gold shawl, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers sits on a magenta cushioned seat; this is a printed depiction, not a person. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a shell (conch) and a brass bell rest on a silver tray, yellow and white chrysanthemums are in a vase, an open book lies on a wooden stand, and gold sandals are placed on an orange cloth. Two deity murtis draped in orange silk with flower garlands flank the scene. Steel bowls of savoury snacks and sweets are arranged on trays on the floor, and a plate of vegetable offerings sits on a red cloth. The cutout is a depiction of the person shown.2020-11-14November 14 20212021-11-14KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 12/14/20202020-12-14A large printed photograph of a smiling man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes stands behind a decorated ritual arrangement. The turbaned figure has his right hand raised in blessing, wears gold necklaces and bangles, and is shown from the chest up on the backdrop. In front, a gold-toned deity murti is dressed with red and pink flower garlands, a strand of gold beads, a crescent moon ornament and rudraksha beads, seated on a red cushion. A small gold Ganesha figure stands at the right edge, and yellow marigold garlands hang at the left. The poster figure is a backdrop portrait with no readable caption.2021-03-01Kailasa hosur July 7th 2021A photograph of a life-size cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament, wearing a rust-orange robe, layered pearl and red bead malas, gold necklaces and gold armlets, seated in a meditative pose with one hand raised. In front of the cutout stand three golden deity murtis on a red and gold patterned cloth, garlanded with orange, red and green flower garlands and pink roses, with scattered flower petals and a pink gerbera at the base. The wall behind has a white sign with partial lettering. No physical people are present.2024-08-10A ritual altar with a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe, adorned with gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, his hands raised in blessing. In front stand gold-clad murti figures draped with yellow and pink flower garlands, a gold throne-shaped stand heaped with flowers, and a brass tray holding a white-flowered offering. A laptop screen is visible at right. The portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present, and the altar is set on a red cloth.2021-06-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/4/20212021-07-04KAILASA SINGAPORE on 4/3/20212021-04-03Altar display in a temple hall with red drapes. Several decorated deity murtis and statues stand in a tiered shrine, adorned with flower garlands and gold ornaments. At right, a large life-size printed portrait of a bearded man in orange-red robes, a rudraksha-style necklace and a red turban with a tilak is shown with arms open, labelled as a portrait, not a physical person. Below the altar are offerings: a pineapple, bananas, fruit and sweets on a red cloth, brass plates, oil lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel. No physical people are visible.2019-10-26KAILASA HOSUR 3 AUGUST 2021A photograph of a shrine table set before a large printed cutout portrait of a seated, smiling man in a red turban, red robe, multiple rudraksha-style bead malas, a gold pendant and a red stone necklace, holding a trident and a flower; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Beside it a book with a cover lettered in English sits on the table. In front, a silver tray holds a floral arrangement of red and yellow roses with a pink flower and green leaves, flanked by two silver lamps, with a wooden elephant figurine, a brass vessel and a brass lamp on the table, and a gold-bordered maroon cloth beneath. Maroon and gold draped fabric and a decorative arch of gem-like panels frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2021-08-01