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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.

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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 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.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 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 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 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 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.2024-05-11A 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 photograph of a decorated altar with an ornate gilded brass arch framing a pair of metal deity murtis, two figures seated side by side, one holding a trident-like staff and both adorned with blue and gold garments, jewelled ornaments and red and white garlands. A small standing figure in blue with a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style necklace and a ceremonial staff stands in front on a blue cloth draped over a red and gold brocade cloth, surrounded by white rose petals. A white sign with green lettering sits on the right. No physical people are visible.2024-04-11A photograph of a shrine altar at KAILASA Rotorua, New Zealand. Two gilded deity murti sit side by side in a gold arched frame, both wearing teal and gold brocade garments, jewelled crowns and red-and-white flower garlands. A small standing figure in a red and blue skirt, with gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a raised hand, stands in front beneath a white arched wooden frame lined with small oil lamps. A gold-coloured rod and a small bottle sit nearby, and a red and gold brocade cloth draped over the altar table shows a woven portrait of a turbaned figure. A printed sign on the wall reads KAILASA Rotorua New Zealand.2024-11-01A small bronze-toned murti of a standing child-like deity figure is the central subject, adorned with a maroon turban decorated with a jeweled gold ornament, a gold collar necklace with a red stone pendant, layered silver bangles, and a maroon garment with a gold mirror-work cape. Rose petals in pink and orange are scattered at its base on a brass tray, and bright flowers in red, orange and white are behind it. A small maroon pennant shows a printed portrait of a bearded man in a saffron turban and red garland, captioned by the pennant, and a yellow banner behind reads partially KAILA... AUSTRALIA. The setting appears to be a puja arrangement at KAILASA Whyalla Australia.2026-01-11A shrine display at KAILASA Rotorua New Zealand with golden deity murtis of a seated Shiva and Parvati dressed in green and gold, adorned with jewelled necklaces, garlands and crowns. In front, a small golden deity murti wears a red and gold skirt and yellow headdress, surrounded by white and purple flowers. A yellow banner reads KAILASA ROTORUA NEW ZEALAND. At right, a book cover shows a smiling woman in orange clothing with a red bindi and beads, titled Living Enlightenment. A painted elephant cloth hangs at left with orange and red garlands. No people are physically present.