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A printed or painted life-size figure of a smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon-red saffron-toned shawl, wearing layered beaded necklaces with a garland of colourful flowers and rudraksha, seated with hands raised in greeting, positioned as a depiction behind a gold-and-red altar. Two gold arched thrones with red cloth stand on either side. The left throne holds a small deity murti adorned with flower garlands and surrounded by flower petals and offerings. The right throne holds a pair of deity murtis decorated with garlands and flower petals. In front, a gold ornate pedestal holds a deity murti of ornate design, and a gold-framed sign reads KAILASA. Purple orchids and a wall shelf with small figures stand in the background.

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KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/18/20212021-05-18Photo of a home temple altar at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal, with a golden abhishekam tray holding small gilded deity murtis garlanded with yellow and magenta flowers and red petals. Behind them stands a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in a rust-orange turban, ornate gold necklace and orange-saffron robe, with a crown-like mark on the turban; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and the appearance cues are distinctive enough for a probable identification. A large ornate gold throne-style seat with a kalasha-like base sits to the right, and a garlanded deity murti with a green cloth base stands behind the trays. No people are physically present.2021-05-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of a home temple altar at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with a rust-red turban and beard, wearing a rust-red shawl, gold ornate necklaces and bangles, stands behind the altar, hands raised in a blessing gesture. This is a depiction, appearance-based a person with turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha malas visible. In front, a gold Ganesha figure is adorned with yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas, and a gold Kali-type murti wears red and white garlands. A brass tray holds turmeric water, yellow flowers, red chillies and a small oil lamp. Beside them, an ornate gold throne-like peetha and a gold kalasha-style vessel with garlands are visible. No physical people appear in the scene.2021-05-18Indoor shrine setup with a floral curtain backdrop and blue fairy lights. On the left, a seated figure in a red turban and saffron-orange garment with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace raises a hand in blessing, seated on a gold-framed throne draped in red; the figure appears to be a statue or depiction, so no physical person is counted. Centre, a gold arch frames small deity murti and a red cloth with an Om symbol. Right, a large gold kalasha-style vessel with marigold and flower garlands. Foreground includes a yellow sign reading KAILASA LA REUNION, a brass lamp, candles, fruit and an offering bowl. Multiple oil lamps and flowers complete the puja arrangement.2026-01-10A photograph of a decorated indoor altar set up in a bright room with pink curtains and large windows. On the left, a life-size cutout printed photograph of a seated, smiling figure with a red turban, rudraksha malas and yellow flower garlands, hands raised in greeting, stands beside a gold sign reading KAILASA LA REUNION. At centre, a wooden easel is draped with yellow and pink flowers and a gold-framed deity murti and a red and gold seat hold yellow blossoms. On the right, a table covered in a brown patterned cloth holds a framed painting of deities garlanded with yellow flowers and a small brass figure wearing a yellow garland. Potted plants and a kalasha-style brass bowl sit on the floor. No physical people are visible.2026-01-25Indoor 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 photograph of a worship altar set up before a large printed portrait of a man with a rust-red turban, rudraksha-style gold and beaded necklaces with pink and white garlands, and an orange-brown robe, hand raised in blessing. The portrait is set against gold satin drapery and a sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. In front, an orange embroidered cloth covers the altar, holding three small decorated platforms: yellow marigold-type flowers on the left, a green-garlanded deity murti in the center with a red flower garland, and a seated deity murti with a green base and flower garland on the right. A small oil lamp sits at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.2024-06-28A home temple altar with a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing a rust-red turban, ornate orange-red robe, gold necklace and yellow and pink marigold garland, shown on a white board behind the deities. In front, golden murti figures stand on a red cushion, flanked by a gold ornate throne-style backdrop on the right. A gold tray holds two small gold deity figures with pink flowers scattered before them, and oil lamps, brass bowls and gold ornaments sit on a red cloth. The portrait is a depiction, not a person present in the scene.2021-06-13KAILASA UNITED KINGDOM on 10/19/20202020-10-19A photograph of a ritual altar set before gold satin drapes. Centered behind the altar is a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, a red-orange robe, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the portrait hangs a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the altar stand three small idols on gold-bordered plates: a deity murti in green and gold on the left-center, adorned with garlands, and a figure on the right, with orange marigold garlands draped over the altar cloth. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-06-18A home temple altar draped in orange cloth and decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands. Three small gold-toned metal deity murti stand in the centre on a brass tray, with a grey shivalingam and pink flower petals at their base. Behind them, a large printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, wearing a garland. Brass pots, oil lamps, a small bowl of offerings and a gold ornate canopy surround the altar. A banyan tree is partly visible in a framed picture at the top left. No people are physically present in the scene.2021-05-03A photograph of a decorated home altar with no people present. On the left, a large life-size cutout of a smiling figure in a red turban, rudraksha malas, white flower garland and rust-brown robe sits with hands raised, and is placed on a red-draped seat. Central golden arched frame surrounds small deity murtis on a red-draped table, with a framed photo on the shelf above. On the right, a golden Ganesha murti wears a yellow garment and orange-pink marigold garland. Floral arrangements of yellow and orange flowers, a yellow flower garland, plates of fruit including watermelon, dragon fruit, lemons, limes and nuts, a kalasha-like brass vessel, and a small framed yantra sit on a patterned mat in front. Floral curtains form the backdrop.2026-01-11