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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.

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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.2024-11-24A shrine altar with a large cutout photograph of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, wearing layered gold beaded garlands and a gold pendant, one hand raised in blessing, seated behind a table. Three small gold deity murti figures stand before him with orange and yellow marigold garlands. A gold plate holds a pair of gold-embossed wooden sandals with marigolds and yellow flowers, next to bowls of grains and chopped cucumber, a small oil lamp, a brass bell and a brass ritual vessel. A red and gold flag hangs at the right. No people are visible.2025-03-14Indoor shrine display in front of a red and gold draped backdrop. A large cutout photograph of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban and saffron-toned robe, wearing a gold garland and gold necklaces and raising one hand, stands behind a small table. In front of the cutout are small metal murtis of deities, one dressed in pink cloth, decorated with yellow flowers. The table holds a steel plate of yellow marigolds and orange-tinted offerings, a plate of rice with side portions, a small steel bowl, a brass bell and a lit oil lamp in a brass dish. A framed sign at right reads KAILAS THE GAMBIA. No living people are visible.2024-09-17A photograph of a puja altar set up against a red and orange patterned backdrop. Central is a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a white ribbon motif, wearing a long gold-and-white garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange shawl, with one hand raised in blessing. In front stand small gilded murtis, including a figure in a red garment and a standing figure in green with a white garland. A white decorated Ganesha sits on a silver plate at right. A large silver tray holds yellow flowers and dark cloth-wrapped offerings, with silver bowls of rice and orange-coloured prasad, a brass bell and a small brass lamp beside. A placard reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible.2024-07-09A 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 shrine set up on a draped table with red and orange patterned cloth. Behind it stands a large cutout photographic image of a smiling bearded man in a swept-up orange-brown turban, wearing a tiered yellow garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, with one hand raised in blessing; this printed image is a depiction, not a physical person. In front stand three small gilded murti figures: a standing figure on the left, a central figure in pink and gold, and a seated figure in pink with a floral garland. Yellow marigold petals are spread at their base. On the table are a steel plate of rice with orange garnish, a small steel bowl, a brass bell, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a large steel tray of yellow flower petals and orange-garnished food. A placard on a stand reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA.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 shrine arrangement with a large cutout portrait standing against a pale wall. The portrait shows a smiling bearded man in a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament, wearing layered gold and cream garlands, an orange-brown shawl and gold armbands, with one hand raised in blessing. Three small metal deity murti in green, yellow and gold clothing stand in front of the portrait, decorated with jewelled crowns and yellow flowers. A brass tray in the foreground holds yellow and orange flowers around golden offering items and a small bowl of white flower petals. To the right, a white sign with black capital letters reads KAILA... THE... GAME..., partly cut off. A red and gold draped cloth hangs at the upper right edge. No live people are visible.2025-07-03A life-size cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament and a tilak, wearing layered gold beaded necklaces, a brown-orange wrap and gold armbands, one palm raised in blessing, stands behind a shrine on a red and gold patterned backdrop. In front, three small gold-coloured deity murtis, one in pink and gold dress, sit on a raised platform strewn with yellow flowers. Before them are a brass plate of yellow and orange flowers with a dark object, small plates of rice and orange garlands, a brass bell, a small bowl of orange flower petals and a lit oil lamp on a gold tray. The table is draped in black and orange cloth with butterfly embroidery. A framed sign reads 'KAILASA THE GAMBIA'. No physical people are visible.2024-09-17A photograph of a home shrine set up on a draped red and maroon cloth. A life-size cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban, rudraksha-style gold necklace and orange-pink robe, one hand raised in blessing, stands at the back; the cutout is a printed image, not a physical person. Beside it a white sign reads "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". In front are small gold-coloured deity figures, a pink-robed figure and a gold-clad standing figure with a staff, all decorated with yellow marigold petals. A brass tray holds a pair of golden sandals garlanded with yellow flowers, and steel bowls hold fried snacks, a red-spiced dish, sliced cucumber and lettuce, and grains. No physical people are visible.2024-06-11A photograph of a home altar set up for worship. A large cutout portrait of a smiling man with a tall orange-brown turban, bearded face, gold necklaces and a saffron-orange robe stands behind the altar, one hand raised in blessing. Three small metallic deity figures in brown and blue garments stand in front of it on a dark red and maroon patterned cloth. A brass plate holds yellow marigold flowers and brown sweets, with metal bowls of nuts, fruit pieces, an oil lamp, incense sticks and a small framed picture nearby. A red banner with a golden lion emblem hangs on a pole at right. No physical people are visible.2025-03-14A 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