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A photograph of a small gold-coloured deity murti standing on a decorated swing-like stand draped with a navy cloth and orange pom-pom garlands. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with a feathered top, a white and gold embroidered garment and a red-and-gold collar, with one hand raised. Pink, red and cream fabric flower garlands hang on both sides, with white lilies and marigold-like blooms at the base and a gold-bordered cloth beneath. Behind is a wooden sign reading KAILASA ROTORUA NEW ZEALAND, and a framed photograph of a smiling woman in orange with a red bindi sits to the right beside a brass pot and a red and gold ceremonial object. No physical people are present.

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A decorated shrine with a small gilded metal figurine of a standing deity wearing an ornate golden crown with jewels and a white-and-gold embroidered garment with a red and green gem-set collar, placed on a golden pedestal base. Red and yellow satin rosettes, pink and white flower garlands, and an orange pom-pom fringe frame the figure against a dark blue draped cloth. A gold-brocade cloth lies beneath it. To the right, a framed portrait shows a smiling woman in orange, and a gold signboard reads KAILASA ROTORUA NEW ZEALAND. No people are physically present in the scene.A decorated swing (oonjal) draped with a deep blue cloth and orange pom-pom trim, hung with red and yellow fabric flowers and marigold-pink garlands, holding a golden murti of a deity in white and gold dress with a jewelled crown and gold armband ornaments, seated on a gold lotus pedestal. Behind it, a gold-framed sign reads KAILASA ROTORUA NEW ZEALAND, a framed photo portrait of a smiling woman in red, and a brass kalasha with pink silk cloth. No people are physically present in the scene.A photograph of a small decorated deity murti seated on a golden swing-like seat under a dark blue draped canopy with orange pom-pom trim. The murti wears a yellow turban, yellow robe and floral ornaments, and is surrounded by garlands of pink, white, red and gold flowers. Behind it stands a sign reading KAILASA ROTORUA NEW ZEALAND, a golden shrine arch with a garland, a woven wall backdrop, and a framed portrait on the right showing a smiling woman in orange. No physical people are visible.A small gilded deity murti stands on a decorated display easel against a dark navy backdrop. The figure wears an ornate crown with pink and white jewelled finials, a white and gold garment, a red and green jewelled collar, and a navy waistband. Its hands are raised in blessing gestures. Pink, white, and red satin flower garlands frame both sides of the easel, and white flowers lie at its base above a gold brocade cloth edged in gold. Orange pom-pom trim runs along the easel, and a sign partly reads KA... RO... NE..., with a garland visible behind it. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated shrine at the front of a room. In the centre stands a small gilt metal murti of a standing deity with an ornate jeweled crown and a white-and-gold garment, set on a pedestal and framed by a dark blue cloth draped behind it with an orange pom-pom border. Red, yellow and pink flower garlands and a gold brocade cloth surround the murti on a tiered stand. To the right, two gilded and jeweled figures in green and gold garments stand in a golden alcove. On the left, a framed printed portrait shows a smiling man in a red turban, saffron-toned robes and a beaded garland; the portrait is printed, not a physical person, and its caption is not legible. No physical people are visible.A small figure in a white embroidered outfit with gold trim, a jewelled crown and a red-and-gold collar stands at the centre of a floral shrine. It is a doll-like murti with raised hand, set before a dark blue draped canopy edged with orange pom-pom tassels. White lily-like flowers, pink and red satin flowers and gold ribbon garlands surround its base, and a gilded arch with red and white flower garlands frames the background. A partial 'K' lettering appears at the right edge. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated swing with a gilded deity murti seated on it, framed by a navy blue fabric backdrop and a gold-bordered cloth. The swing's dark poles are hung with orange pom-pom fringe and wrapped in garlands of pink, red, gold and cream fabric flowers, with white blossoms on the wooden tray. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red and green jewels, a pearl-and-gold necklace and a white garment with gold dots. Behind it, another gilded deity figure in a green and gold outfit is partly visible. No people are present.A photograph of a small golden deity murti seated in a flower-decorated swing, a jhula, with the figure's head and upper body visible. The swing is hung from a black metal stand and draped with garlands of red, yellow, pink and white paper or fabric flowers, with orange pom-pom tassels hanging from its ropes. A dark blue cloth backdrop and a gold-bordered pink and maroon silk cloth sit behind it. A banner with partial gold lettering reading KAILA and ROTOR and NEW ZEA is visible at left, alongside a green-clad deity figure with garlands. Shelves in the background hold small statues, framed images, brass lamps and figurines. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine arrangement with an ornate gilded arch framed by red and white flower garlands. Within it stands a gold-painted deity murti with a crown, flanked by a second figure in blue and gold attire, behind a navy blue draped cloth with gold lace borders. In front, a smaller child figure holds a staff, wears a crown, a rudraksha mala and a jeweled chest ornament, flanked by white flower petals. A white sign reads KAILASA Rotorua New Zealand. The red and gold cloth in front bears a printed portrait medallion captioned by no legible text. No living people are visible.2024-05-11A small silver deity murti is decorated for worship on a golden shimmering backdrop. The murti is framed by a red marigold arch and wears a white jasmine garland with orange accents, a large white lily sits atop the arch, and a pink rose rests on the chest. A trident is visible beside the figure. In front, a brass aarti plate holds a lit oil lamp, a small steel bowl of yellow prasad, and a white cup. No people are visible in this photo.2024-07-15A photograph of a small deity murti. The murti wears a crown with a peacock-feather style ornament, orange and green garments, marigold and multi-strand garlands, and is framed by a green and yellow ruffled backdrop. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, with red and pink flowers in the foreground and a red and gold cloth with swastika motifs behind. A brass plaque on the stand reads KAILASA DORDOGNE FRANCE. No people are visible.2026-02-23A photograph of a shrine set up for the Skanda Shashti festival. Two gilded deity murtis sit under an ornate gold arched backdrop draped with red and white flower garlands; the murtis wear turquoise brocade garments, jeweled crowns and jeweled necklaces. In the foreground a small figure dressed in a dark blue cloth holds a staff, wears a silver crown and a rudraksha mala, and is surrounded by white flower petals on a red cloth. A white sign on the right reads KAILASA Rotorua New Zealand. No living people are visible.2024-05-11