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A shrine corner decorated for worship with no people present. A large life-size cutout of a bearded man wearing a blue turban with gold embroidery, a gold garland, and a sheer blue shawl with gold border stands on a pink-draped table, one hand raised in blessing; the figure is printed, not a physical person, and no caption names it. Beside it sit ornate painted and gilded deity murti in red, gold and white garments, a red-and-gold kalasha-style figure, and a small lamp. On the left, a carved wooden peetha/throne-like altar draped in blue cloth holds a small seated figure with a garland, lit by fairy lights, with a ganesha-style idol and a fruit offering below. A brass oil lamp burns on a tray in front, next to brass lamps and a plate of red flower petals, while a yellow sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE and a palm and marigold garlands decorate the room.

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A decorated altar corner with no people present. A large cutout or printed figure of a bearded man wearing a turquoise turban and a blue-and-gold embroidered robe, with raised right hand, stands on a pink-draped altar at right, flanked by gold-clad deity murtis and marigold garlands. At left, a wooden shrine with a blue-robed figure sits on a maroon cloth beside a 'Amour' sign. A yellow sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE on a white-draped stand. Brass oil lamps, one lit, a brass thali with red flowers, and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand on a red rug, with an orange cushion in the foreground.2026-02-09An indoor shrine corner with a large cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing an orange-and-gold turban, orange-gold garment and gold necklace, draped with red flower garlands and a maroon cloth. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person. A gold sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. Nearby are brass oil lamps, a brass puja plate with a small bell and sacred vessels, a red-covered table with fruit and flowers, small deity murtis, a wooden carved cabinet holding a seated figure, and framed mountain imagery. No physical people are visible. Garlands of orange marigolds and red flowers hang overhead, and white and gold drapery frames the altar.2026-01-19A photograph of a shrine corner with a large life-size cutout portrait of a bearded man wearing a turquoise turban and a sheer turquoise shawl embroidered with gold, raising one hand in blessing and draped in yellow flower garlands and gold ornaments. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a person. Below it sit gold deity murtis and a brass oil lamp on a pink cloth, with a brass lamp on a plate in front of a light blue draped table. A yellow sign on a white-draped table reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE, with a potted palm and a bird-of-paradise plant at left. No physical people are visible.2026-02-09A home shrine set up on green artificial turf with a white-draped altar. On the right, a large life-size cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban, gold-sequined yellow robe, maroon shawl and white flower garland stands beside small deity figurines, brass oil lamps and red and pink flowers. The cutout is a printed depiction, not a physical person, and the scene shows no people. In the centre, a yellow sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE in front of a golden ornate backdrop with marigold garlands. A green-and-orange cloth-covered table holds a yellow fruit, a plate of pink flowers and small clay lamps. A brass plate with a lit wick, a brass kalasha-style cup and a red mat sit in the foreground, and a framed photo hangs on the upper left wall.2025-12-05Indoor home shrine set up for worship with white-draped tables and green carpet. A large cutout photograph on the right shows a smiling man with a rust-orange turban, gold shawl and white floral garland, labelled as a printed portrait rather than a live person. Beneath it stand small brass and clay deity figures, a red and gold flag, marigold and pink flower garlands, a plate with an orange and pink flowers, brass oil lamps and a brass puja tray with a lit lamp. Clay diyas sit on a lace-covered table in front, and a red pot holds a green plant. A gold sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. No physical people are visible.2025-12-07A photograph of a small shrine corner decorated for puja. On the right, a large cutout portrait of a bearded man in an orange-brown turban, rudraksha-style garlands and a red shawl stands behind a blue embroidered cloth draped table, with red flower garlands, a marigold garland overhead, and small deity murtis and a brass plate of red petals on a red-covered table in front. Brass oil lamps and flowers sit on the green floor. To the left, a wooden stand holds a small figure in orange, and a sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. No living people are visible.2026-01-22Indoor shrine corner under a corrugated roof decorated with white and red flower garlands, a palm frond and red heliconia flowers. A large standing statue on the right wears a leopard-print headdress, an orange and gold garment, a white flower garland and a gold necklace; it is a statue, not a physical person. Centre-left a small altar holds gilded deity figures and an arch hung with lights, with a framed mountain photograph above. A sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. Brass oil lamps, a brass plate with flowers and fruit, a bell and a bowl of oranges sit on white lace-covered tables, and a framed portrait shows a figure holding a trident. A book with a portrait cover on the right reads Living Enlightenment. No physical people are visible.2026-03-07A decorated shrine room for a Rama Navami puja. Two life-size seated figures in saffron-orange turbans, blue shawls and red-and-white flower garlands sit behind an altar; the centre figure is at a table with a brass tray and a placard reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. Both figures appear to be statues or mannequins rather than physical people. On the left, a small deity murti in multicoloured dress stands on a gold-draped table. A framed poster on the right shows a standing man with a long trident, rudraksha beads and a saffron-red dhoti. A mountain-and-lake photograph hangs above the centre. The red-draped altar holds baskets of pink and red petals, brass bowls, a banana leaf, fruit, a coconut and a small painted panel on an easel. Yellow curtains and potted plants complete the setting.2026-03-23A photo of a temple-style altar setup decorated with palm fronds and a yellow sign reading KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. A large cutout poster of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban, garlanded with red and white flowers and wearing a leopard-print shawl, stands at the right; the layout is a depiction, not a living person. Nearby on a white-draped table are small deity figurines, a blue-dressed figure, oil lamps, flowers and a brass lamp. A red-draped table holds a coconut wrapped in red cloth with flowers. Foreground shows a brass plate with a lamp, a platter of fruit, sweets and red flowers, and a potted plant. A framed portrait of a standing figure with a trident hangs in the upper left. No people are physically present in the scene.2025-12-28Indoor altar display with no living people present. On the right, a life-size printed cutout of a seated figure in a rust-red turban, blue-and-white shawl, saffron-red wrap, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala sits on a red-draped seat with hands in a blessing gesture, facing forward. Beside the cutout, a gold placard reads KAILASA LA REUNION. On the left, a red-draped table holds a gilded arched shrine with a blue-clad deity murti. Center, a gilded Ganesha murti with a garland stands on a brass base. A raised yellow shelf behind holds a gilded niche with a murti pair dressed in blue and gold, a blue book, and small brass items. Below, a brass tray with fruit and a flower-garnished plate sits beside a brass lota and bowl on a woven basket. Brown curtains frame the scene.2026-03-26A small shrine corner with a green artificial grass floor and no living people visible. On the right, a large cutout portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban, a white and gold garland and a yellow-green embroidered robe stands beside a white draped table holding brass deity figurines and small oil lamps. A printed sign in the centre reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. Other items include a gold ornate throne-like seat with flower garlands, a brass tray with flower petals and a small lamp, a yellow fruit on an orange-green cloth, a potted plant, a red-and-white bead hanging on the wall and framed pictures above. This is a photograph of a shrine display.2025-12-05A small home shrine photographed indoors against a pale yellow wall. Centre: a life-size cardboard cutout or printed standee of a smiling bearded figure wearing an orange-and-saffron turban with a crown-like ornament, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace over an orange garment with a grey patterned shawl. Before it stand small brass and orange deity idols and a silver figurine, with a brass ritual bell and a small brass lamp nearby. A framed photograph and a framed painted deity image hang on the walls, and a small framed certificate-style print with an orange border is above. A low table with a purple and pink tie-dye cloth holds brass plates with red powder offerings and a book with a cover image. On the right, a red-draped table holds brass plates with oranges, green fruit and pink offerings, and a white card reads 'KAILAS[A]' with 'GUADELOUPE' and 'BAIE-MAHAULT' beneath. Palm leaves decorate the corner.2024-08-26