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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 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 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 shrine set up on an orange draped table against a white wall. Behind it hangs a large orange backdrop with a life-size cutout printed photograph of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban, a gold garland and multiple gold necklaces, bangles and a sacred thread, seated with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the cutout, a framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a round silver tray holds yellow liquid with three small gold-coloured metal deity figures, one multi-armed, standing on pedestals with marigold petals. Nearby are a small bowl of white rice or flakes with petals, a silver bowl of orange kumkum-like powder, a lit oil lamp on a small plate, and a brass bell. No physical people are visible.2024-02-09A 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.2024-07-09A 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.2024-01-09A photograph of a devotional shrine set up with a large life-size cutout print of a smiling bearded man in a tall swept-back turban with a rudraksha-style garland and ornate gold necklaces, raising one hand in blessing, wearing an orange-red robe and gold bangles. Beside the cutout, a sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Three small gilt metal deity murti stand on a red satin cloth in front of it, with marigold flowers at their feet. On the draped dark maroon-and-red table stand plates of yellow sweets, a silver tray of orange and yellow marigold petals with a bell-like object, a conch shell, incense sticks and a lit oil lamp in a brass dish. No people are physically present.2024-09-17A 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.2024-11-29