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A photograph of a small shrine set on a dark table with red and orange patterned cloth. Behind it a large cut-out printed figure of a smiling bearded man in an orange-saffron robe, orange-brown turban, long gold beaded garland and a gold pendant, with one hand raised in blessing, appears on a pale wall; this is a printed image, not a physical person. On the table stand three gold-coloured metal figures: two seated deity murtis flanking a central standing murti, with a pair of gold-toned ceremonial sandals (padukas) decorated with red flowers in front. A small lit oil lamp, a silver plate with a small brass cup, saffron-coloured offerings and a brass vessel sit to the left. A white sign on the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA.

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A small shrine table draped with a dark cloth with orange stripes and paisley-like motifs. Behind it stands a large cutout photograph of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament, wearing multiple strands of beads and a pendant, with a raised hand. Three gilded deity figurines stand in front of the cutout, one holding a staff, and a pair of gold-toned sandals decorated with red flowers rests in the centre. An oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a silver plate at left, and a sign on the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No live people are visible.2025-05-01Indoor shrine table with a dark red and maroon cloth runner. A large life-size printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red robe, a tall orange turban, layered beaded garlands and gold bracelets, raising one hand in blessing, stands behind the table; the cutout's printed portrait is a depiction and the figure is not a physical person present. 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In front of it are three small gold-toned deity murtis on a maroon cloth, flanked by a brass tray holding two golden sandal-shaped padukas decorated with yellow and orange flowers, and a brass dish with a lit oil lamp at right. Scattered yellow and orange blossoms cover the cloth. A framed placard reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA.2024-05-11A photograph of a ritual altar set up before a large cutout print of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban with a gold ornament, gold beaded necklaces and a saffron-orange robe, one hand raised in blessing. The print is labelled by a sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front stand three small gold-toned metal deity murtis on a red and maroon cloth, with a gold-toned pair of sandals on a brass tray strewn with yellow and orange flower petals, and a small brass dish holding a lit oil lamp among turmeric-coloured powder and petals. 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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 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.2024-03-09A 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 shrine table in front of a red and gold draped backdrop. A large life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in a tall orange-brown turban, orange-brown robe and layered beaded garland with a gold pendant, one hand raised in blessing, is the central figure; the cutout is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Beside it a framed white sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the table in front are small gold-coloured deity murti on a silver tray of yellow liquid with orange flower petals, a brass bell, a plate of orange marigold petals, a small oil lamp with a lit flame, and a silver bowl. No physical people are visible.2024-09-17A shrine table draped in orange and white patterned cloth before a large cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban with a gold-beaded garland and gold ornaments, seated with one hand raised in blessing. A framed sign beside it reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a silver tray holds three gold-coloured metal deity murtis garlanded with orange marigold petals, flanked by steel bowls of orange flowers, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a bell and a small spoon. No people are physically present.2024-01-09A photograph of a home shrine set against a wall. Behind it hangs a large orange cloth with a life-size printed cutout of a seated man in a brown-red turban and rust-coloured robes, wearing layered gold beaded garlands and a pendant, raising one hand in blessing. A framed sign beside it reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, on an orange-draped table, stands a silver tray holding three small gold-coloured deity murtis with orange marigold petals placed around them. Steel bowls of orange flower petals, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a small bell, a spoon and incense sticks sit around the tray, and a dark cloth with offerings lies at the right.2024-01-09Photo of a small shrine set up on a dark maroon table draped with a red and gold patterned cloth. Behind it hangs a large printed cutout of a seated figure in an orange-brown robe, a patterned turban and a heavy gold and beaded garland, raising one hand in blessing; the figure appears only as a printed image, not a physical person. A framed white sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the table stand three gilded metal murti figures on a polished steel tray, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, small brass cups and bowls holding orange and white offerings, and a brass bell. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-05-09