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A 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.

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A 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 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 puja altar set up in a room, dominated by a life-size cutout printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange-brown turban and saffron-brown robe, wearing layered golden-yellow garland necklaces, bracelets and a raised right hand in blessing. In front are two gold-clad deity murtis, one standing with a crown and purple sash and a seated female murti with a gold headdress, flanked by a yellow-and-orange marigold decorated arrangement. A brass tray holds yellow flower garlands and two small items wrapped with gold cord. Steel bowls with dark grains on the left and a lit oil lamp on the right sit on a dark red-and-patterned cloth. A framed white sign to the right reads partly 'KAILAS' and 'THE' and 'GAMB'. No living people are visible.2024-11-28A 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.2024-05-09Indoor 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 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 puja altar with a large cutout photograph standing behind it, showing a smiling bearded man in a tall orange-brown turban with a sacred mark, wearing a saffron-orange robe and multiple strands of pale beaded garlands and a gold pendant, one hand raised in blessing. Beside the cutout a framed sign reads KAILA... THE GAMB..., partly cut off. In front, on a dark maroon draped table, three gleaming gold-coloured metal deity figures stand on a silver tray of yellow liquid, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate, dishes of orange marigold petals, a brass bell and a small brass lamp. The backdrop is a red and gold patterned cloth.2024-08-09A 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 cutout life-size printed photograph of a bearded man in a brown turban and orange-brown robe, with layered yellow flower garlands and gold ornaments, stands behind an altar with a red and orange draped backdrop. The figure's right hand is raised in blessing. Beside it on a small easel sign is a framed placard, and in front sit two small gold-coloured deity murti adorned with garlands and flowers. A silver thali holds yellow flowers and orange marigold petals. A brass oil lamp burns at the lower left and a small brass bell rests nearby, with a kalasha-like brass vessel and incense sticks. The printed cutout is a depiction, not a physical person in the scene.2024-08-09A puja altar arranged in front of a cutout portrait of a smiling bearded figure wearing a large orange-gold turban, layered gold beaded necklaces and a tan robe, one hand raised in blessing. The portrait sits on a red and gold striped backdrop with circular patterns. In front, a golden deity murti stands on a golden pedestal with yellow flower garlands, orange marigold heaps, a tray of food in steel bowls, a brass lamp with a lit flame and a small brass bell. A framed sign on the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No people are visible in the scene. The figure in the portrait is a printed cutout, not a physical person, and the a person field is unsure because the portrait's appearance is only partly clear enough to call probable.2024-09-17A 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. No physical people are visible; the figure is a printed depiction.2024-05-09A worship altar arranged before a large cutout printed portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing an orange-brown turban, rudraksha-style gold beaded garlands, gold necklaces and bangles, draped in orange-brown cloth, one hand raised in blessing. A framed sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front stand three small figurines: two in gold tones with crowns and one dressed in green and blue sari-like cloth with black hair, all garlanded with marigolds. Before them lie a steel plate of marigold and yellow flower offerings with a pair of black-topped wooden objects, small steel bowls of white sweets, a bowl with incense sticks, and a small oil lamp burning on a plate at right. The altar is set on orange and white patterned cloth against a white wall. No people are visible.2024-02-09