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A ritual offering table set up in front of a large printed portrait of a smiling man seated on a yellow-draped throne, wearing an orange-red turban, a red garland of pink flowers, a beaded necklace and bangles, with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person. The foreground table is covered with a magenta cloth and a red cloth. It holds ornate gold and silver pots and a silver kalasha-like vessel with a golden lid, flanked by two silver-and-gold cone-shaped ornaments, several packets of saris and jewellery in orange, blue, green and purple wrappers, silver lamps, small bowls of kumkum, turmeric and white powder on a steel tray, and a steel bowl of apples, bananas and oranges. Scattered red petals lie on the floor. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial altar set up for a festival offering in a plain room with a drop ceiling and track lights. At the centre sits a large printed portrait of a man with a red-and-pink turban, many-stranded flower and beaded garlands, and a yellow cloth draped over a seat; he is described as Swamiji (probable) given the turban, garlands and ornate dress. Above him stands a gilded deity murti in a golden arch, flanked by tall banners with elephant and floral patterns and maroon curtains. A sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. In front lie silver and gold ritual vessels, a golden lion-shaped object, decorated silver kalashas, folded silk saris and jewellery in plastic wrapping, silver trays of turmeric, kumkum and powders, and fruit in silver bowls with apples, bananas and oranges. 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In front, a large framed photograph of a man with a saffron-coloured turban and red-orange clothing, wearing a multi-strand flower garland and holding one hand raised in blessing, sits on a yellow cloth. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel stands at the centre of a magenta table cloth, flanked by silver and jewelled conical objects, folded silk garments with gold and jewelled ornaments, silver bowls of kumkum and turmeric, silver dishes, a brass lamp, and a bowl of apples, bananas and oranges. Colourful striped and elephant-patterned banners hang at the sides. No physical people are visible.2025-12-28A decorated temple hall with maroon curtains and colourful Kailasa-style banners. At the centre, a golden arched shrine holds a standing gilded deity murti in red and white garments. In front, a seated portrait figure wears a red turban, red robes, and multiple garlands, with a raised right hand, seated on a yellow-draped throne. A wooden sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. 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No people are visible.2024-08-22KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 5/6/20222022-05-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial shrine arrangement with a seated figure in the centre, dressed in a red turban, purple and gold shawl and a heavy gold and beaded necklace, one hand raised in blessing. The figure appears to be a depiction rather than a live person, set on a golden-draped throne with a tall staff behind it. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a round maroon-covered table in front holds ornate gold kalasha pots, silver offering plates, small cups, flowers and jewellery. Red velvet curtains with colourful tassels frame the scene, and a standing statue in orange and gold stands above. The arrangement suggests a puja display at a KAILASA centre in Houston, USA.2022-02-07KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/26/20192019-10-26A photograph of a puja altar set up in front of a large printed portrait of a bearded man with a red-orange turban, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, seated and raising his hand in blessing. Two women seated on red cushions to either side wear red and magenta saris, gold necklaces and red turbans, with palms raised; they are flanked by similar cutouts. The central altar holds a gold-framed Om-shaped vessel and a gold figure with garlands, fruit, bananas, a coconut, sweets and a brass tray of lit oil lamps in front. The purple and gold brocade cloth covers the table, and the marble floor shows a stack of cardboard boxes at right.2021-03-02