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A puja arrangement in front of a large standing cutout photograph of a smiling man with a trimmed beard, wearing an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament, a multi-strand yellow flower garland, gold bangles and an orange-brown garment, with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the cutout is a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Three small gold-and-orange metal figurines stand on a white patterned cloth, surrounded by yellow and orange marigold petals. In front, a large steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold and black cloth pieces, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate, incense sticks, a handbell, and bowls of rice and orange flowers. The scene is an orange-draped altar with no people visible.

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A photograph of an altar set up before a large cut-out printed portrait of a bearded figure in a brown turban with a gold ornament, wearing a rust-orange robe, layers of gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is labelled on a framed sign reading "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". Three small metal deity murtis in orange and gold garments and crowns stand on a white and orange patterned cloth, adorned with marigold garlands and petals. In front, a large steel plate holds yellow flowers, orange marigolds and a pair of wooden paduka sandals, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate at left, incense sticks, a brass bell and bowls of rice and marigold petals. The table is draped in orange cloth. No physical people are visible.2024-03-09A worship altar arranged before a large cutout printed portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing an orange-brown turban, rudraksha-style gold beaded garlands, gold necklaces and bangles, draped in orange-brown cloth, one hand raised in blessing. A framed sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front stand three small figurines: two in gold tones with crowns and one dressed in green and blue sari-like cloth with black hair, all garlanded with marigolds. Before them lie a steel plate of marigold and yellow flower offerings with a pair of black-topped wooden objects, small steel bowls of white sweets, a bowl with incense sticks, and a small oil lamp burning on a plate at right. The altar is set on orange and white patterned cloth against a white wall. No people are visible.2024-02-09A shrine arrangement set against an orange backdrop with a large printed cut-out portrait of a man in an orange-brown turban with a jewelled ornament, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-brown garment, raising one hand in blessing. Beside it a framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front stand three small gold-toned murtis: a central deity figure flanked by two figures in green and blue silk garments, decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. A large steel plate holds yellow and orange flowers, a white blossom and what look like wooden or stone items. Smaller plates hold rice-like offerings, flowers, incense sticks and a lit oil lamp. No physical people are visible.2024-02-09A photograph of a shrine set against a large orange backdrop with a cut-out life-size printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold crest, gold garlands and a raised hand. Beside it, a framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Below the portrait, a table draped in orange and white patterned cloth holds three small golden murti figures decorated with marigold garlands and green-and-blue silk, a steel tray of marigolds, yellow flowers and kumkum, small steel bowls of rice, a burning incense stick, and a lit oil lamp at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the only human likeness is the printed portrait.2024-02-09A cutout life-size printed photograph of a bearded man in a brown turban and orange-brown robe, with layered yellow flower garlands and gold ornaments, stands behind an altar with a red and orange draped backdrop. The figure's right hand is raised in blessing. Beside it on a small easel sign is a framed placard, and in front sit two small gold-coloured deity murti adorned with garlands and flowers. A silver thali holds yellow flowers and orange marigold petals. A brass oil lamp burns at the lower left and a small brass bell rests nearby, with a kalasha-like brass vessel and incense sticks. The printed cutout is a depiction, not a physical person in the scene.2024-08-09A photograph of a home shrine with a large cut-out portrait of a smiling bearded man in a saffron-brown turban with a white knot ornament, wearing a golden garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and a raised hand gesture. The portrait stands on a red and gold shimmering cloth. In front are small brass deity murti, a brass plate of marigold and yellow flower petals, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell and bowls of offerings. A sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible; the figure is a printed depiction.2024-05-09A photograph of a home or centre altar set up on a patterned brown and orange cloth. Behind it stands a large cut-out printed photo of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban with a gold Om emblem, saffron garment, layered gold and rudraksha-style garlands and gold bangles, one hand raised in blessing. Printed on the cut-out is a turbaned figure; its portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front are small metal figurines of a standing deity pair and a seated figure with a bull, decorated with marigolds and a red flower. A brass thali holds yellow and orange flowers, and a small lit oil lamp sits at the lower left. A framed sign at right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are present.2024-11-29A photograph of a home shrine set on a dark red and orange cloth printed with butterflies and circular motifs. Behind it stands a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban, orange robe, layered garlands and gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing. In front, two small gold and silver deity murti stand with flowers, and a brass plate holds marigolds, red hibiscus, rice and a small figure. A brass oil lamp with a flame sits at the left edge. A framed printed sign to the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible in the scene.2024-11-29A photograph of a ritual altar set up for puja. A life-size cardboard-style cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold knot, gold garlands and an orange-brown robe, raising one hand in blessing, stands behind the altar; this is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Before it sit two small golden-clad murti figures and a small standing deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A gold-rimmed sign on the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a brass plate holds yellow flower garlands and gold-striped items, while a steel bowl with a lit oil lamp and marigolds sits on the right and another bowl of grains on the left. The cloth is red and black with butterfly embroidery. No physical people are visible.2024-11-28A photograph of a shrine table draped in a red and gold patterned cloth with green leaves hanging above. Centre stands a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a rudraksha-style garland of yellow flowers and gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing. Before it are small metal and gold-toned deity murtis dressed in red garments, flanked by marigold and yellow flower garlands. A silver tray holds yellow flowers and offerings, with small bowls of rice and kumkum, a brass bell, a small oil lamp and a white Ganesha murti on a plate to the right. A framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No living people are visible.2024-07-09A photograph of a home altar set up for puja. Central is a life-size printed cutout of a smiling man in an orange-brown turban with a gold emblem, wearing a cream and gold beaded garland and an orange-brown shawl, with one hand raised in blessing; the cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. In front on a dark patterned cloth with orange stripes stand small gold-clad metal deity murtis, one pair with a bearded figure and another with a crowned figure, flanked by yellow flowers. A brass plate holds yellow flowers, a red hibiscus, orange marigold petals and offerings, and a small oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the lower left. A framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible.2024-11-29A life-size printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a jewel and gold garlands, hand raised in blessing, stands behind a puja altar draped with a red and orange patterned cloth. Three small metallic deity murtis, one wearing green and gold with a Gambian-flag-like colour scheme, sit before the cutout while smoke rises between them. A white Ganesha figure stands at right, and a sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. A steel plate holds marigold garlands and offerings, with bowls of rice and kumkum, a brass bell, and a small oil lamp at right. Plain-looking brass implements sit on the cloth.2024-07-09