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Photograph of a puja altar on a dark red and black cloth with orange stripes and butterfly motifs. Behind it stands a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban with a gold ornament, orange robe, gold garlands and bangles, raising one hand in blessing; this is a depiction on card, not a person present. Two small metal deity murtis with black crowns and garlands sit in front, with a third murti on a golden tray surrounded by lime-green fruits, orange marigold and fried-looking garlands. A halved watermelon, steel plates of food, yellow marigold petals and a lit oil lamp surround the altar. A printed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible.

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Photograph of an altar table draped in a dark red and black cloth with orange stripes and butterfly motifs. Behind it stands a large life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling, bearded man in an orange-brown turban, golden multi-strand garland and gold necklaces, raising one hand in blessing; the cutout is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a decorated brass kalasha-style vessel is wreathed with lime fruits, orange and white flowers and garlands, with two small murti figures set before it. Around the table are steel bowls of food including sliced watermelon, rice, fried snacks and vegetable dishes, and a lit oil lamp and yellow flower garlands at the right. A framed sign reads KAILA... TH... GAM..., partially cropped.2024-11-24A photograph of a home shrine set up on a draped red and maroon cloth. 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A placard on a stand reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA.2024-09-17A photograph of a ritual altar with a life-size cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in a brown turban, wearing a gold garland, ornate necklace and bangles, one hand raised in blessing, set against a red and orange draped backdrop with sequinned butterfly motifs. Beneath it stand three small gold-toned deity murtis, one clad in pink, on a bed of yellow flowers. In front, steel plates hold yellow flowers, cooked rice, and orange offerings, with a brass bell and a lit brass oil lamp. A framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are present.2024-09-17A 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 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. 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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 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 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.2024-07-09