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A photograph of a home shrine set against a maroon and orange patterned cloth backdrop. A life-size cutout or printed standee of a smiling bearded man in an orange-saffron robe, a tall brown turban with a gold ornament, a gold rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces, raising one hand in blessing. Beside it stands a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the table below are brass and gold deity figurines, a silver tray with yellow flower petals, a plate of orange food topped with yellow flowers, a lit oil lamp, small brass vessels and a glass. No physical people are present; the figure is a printed depiction.

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Indoor shrine photograph of a life-size cutout figure of a bearded man in an orange-brown turban and orange robe, adorned with yellow flower garlands, gold necklaces and bracelets, one hand raised in blessing, set against a red and orange draped backdrop. Gold metal deity murtis stand on a dark cloth-covered table with a silver plate of marigold and yellow flowers, a small oil lamp, a brass bell, a bowl of orange offering, and a small brass vessel. A white placard reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. The cutout is a depiction, not a physically present person, and no people are visible in the scene.2024-09-16A photograph of a home shrine set up on a dark table draped with red and gold fabric. Behind it hangs a red and gold cloth with a large cut-out printed figure of a bearded man in orange robes, a golden garland, gold necklaces and a tall orange turban with a gold emblem, raising one hand in blessing. A framed white sign beside it reads "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". On a silver tray in front stand several small gold-coloured figurines of deities. Nearby are small brass bowls with orange and white offerings, a brass bell, marigold flowers and a lit oil lamp on a brass dish. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09Indoor shrine set up on a dark maroon cloth table in front of a red sequined backdrop. A life-size cutout print of a smiling bearded man in a saffron-orange turban, orange robes, a gold-beaded garland and a gold necklace is raised palm, a depiction of a person. A framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the table sit gilded metal figurines of standing deities on a silver tray, a brass bell, a bowl of orange offerings, a bowl of white rice, a lit oil lamp and a small marigold garland. No living people are visible.2024-05-09A 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 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.2024-08-09Photo 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.2024-05-09A photograph of a ritual altar with a large standing cutout of a smiling bearded man seated in meditation pose, wearing a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robes, and layered garlands with a pendant; his raised right hand and open left hand are shown. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person, and it is a portrait of a figure with a turban and saffron-orange clothing, consistent with a probable Swamiji depiction. Beside it stands a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a silver tray holds three brass deity figures, a conch shell, a small white Ganesha figure on a plate, two oil lamps burning, a brass bell, and bowls of food offerings. Green mango leaves hang above a red and gold striped drapery.2024-07-09A photograph of a home shrine set up with a large printed cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing a tan turban with a gold ornament, a yellow-gold garland, gold necklaces and gold armbands, against a red and gold silk drape. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and is a printed image, so it is classed as depiction of a Swamiji candidate (probable) based on the turban, gold garlands and ornate clothing. In front stand small gold deity murti figures, a metal plate of yellow marigold petals with orange kumkum and vibhuti, small bowls of rice and offerings, and a lit oil lamp on the left. A framed sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of a life-size printed cutout standing behind a devotional altar. The cutout shows a bearded figure in a saffron-orange turban with a gold ornament, saffron-orange robes, layered gold and pale beaded necklaces, and a raised right hand in blessing; this is a depiction, not a person. In front of it are two small deity figures, a brass thali holding flowers, leaves and offerings, a small oil lamp at left, and a bell. Beside the altar stands a tall red-and-gold flag with a gold finial and a gold-embroidered emblem. A white sign with black capitals reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No living people are visible.2025-03-15A 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 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 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.2024-02-09