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A photo of a home shrine arrangement with no people present. A large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban, rudraksha-style ornate gold garland and orange shawl, raising one hand in blessing, stands at the back on an orange and white patterned cloth. Three metal murtis stand in front: a golden figure in the centre flanked by two smaller figures in purple and maroon garments with gold jewellery. Yellow flowers are arranged at their base. In the foreground a large steel tray holds black shivalingam-style stones decorated with yellow flowers. Brass puja vessels, a kumkum bowl, a small lamp and a plate of red petals sit on the left. A framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA.

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A photograph of a home shrine set up on an orange-patterned cloth. Behind the altar is a large printed cut-out of a smiling man with a brown turban, a dark beard, a red tilak, gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, wearing an orange-brown robe and raising one hand in blessing; this is a printed image, not a physical person, and the swamiji flag is set to depiction since the page states the figure is Swamiji but the appearance is only partially clear. Three gilded deity murtis stand on a white cloth with yellow flowers: a central four-armed figure with a trident and a smaller figure on each side, one in a purple garment. A framed sign reads KAILASA GAMBIA. In front, a steel tray holds yellow flowers, a small lamp and brass vessels, a plate of red kumkum, and a sprig of greenery. No physical people are visible.2024-08-24A 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 photograph of a ritual altar set up for puja. A life-size cardboard-style cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold knot, gold garlands and an orange-brown robe, raising one hand in blessing, stands behind the altar; this is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Before it sit two small golden-clad murti figures and a small standing deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A gold-rimmed sign on the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a brass plate holds yellow flower garlands and gold-striped items, while a steel bowl with a lit oil lamp and marigolds sits on the right and another bowl of grains on the left. The cloth is red and black with butterfly embroidery. No physical people are visible.2024-11-28A 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 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 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.2024-11-29A 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 small home shrine arranged against a red and maroon silk backdrop. A large printed cutout portrait stands at the back, showing a smiling bearded man in an orange turban with a garland of yellow flowers and gold ornaments, one hand raised in blessing. Mostly, the portrait is a depiction on paper and no physical person is present. 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. No physical people are visible.2024-05-11A photograph of a shrine setup on a patterned maroon and orange cloth. Behind it stands a life-size cutout printed photograph of a smiling man with a rust-orange turban, bearded, wearing an orange-brown garment, layered gold beaded malas and a gold necklace, raising one hand. In front, three small metal deity murtis are dressed in pink and gold cloth and yellow flowers, with a central figure holding a trident. A brass tray holds yellow and orange flowers and a red hibiscus. A framed sign to the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Lamps and flower offerings are visible, consistent with a puja arrangement. The cutout is a printed depiction, not a physical person in the room.2024-11-29A 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 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.2024-11-29