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A decorated altar corner with a small metal deity murti dressed in a red and gold garment and a pink-and-white headpiece, seated on a red velvet draped stand covered with yellow and purple flowers and strung with small warm lights. Behind it, a large framed photograph shows a figure in orange robes seated cross-legged with a rudraksha mala draped over a brocade cushion. A crystal lotus, golden trays with yellow roses, a vase of yellow roses, and a brass Ganesha figure sit on the ledge. A yellow sign with partial lettering is at left, and colourful embroidered cushions lie on the floor.

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Photograph of a shrine corner at KAILASA New York USA. A large framed photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with a long beaded necklace dominates the upper background; the figure's face is cropped out and it is a printed depiction, not a physical person present. In front, a cushioned seat holds rudraksha mala garlands, a crystal lotus, gold plates and yellow roses. A small gold-and-blue deity murti with a crown stands at left. At right, a small silver-and-jewelled figure in a pink turban and red robe with a flute sits on a red velvet draped table surrounded by yellow and purple flowers and string lights. A yellow sign reads KAILASA NEW YORK USA. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a shrine at KAILASA New York USA. In the centre stands a small metal deity murti with a crescent moon and star crown, a pink headdress, layered jewelled necklaces and a red shawl, raising one hand, set on a red velvet-draped pedestal heaped with yellow roses and purple flowers and strung with warm fairy lights. Behind it a yellow sign reads KAILASA NEW YORK USA. A framed portrait shows a smiling figure in orange robes and a long pearl-and-bead necklace, one hand raised in blessing, beside a red-robed figure and golden ritual vessels. Teal and patterned cushions sit at the front. No people are physically present.A small figurine of a deity murti stands on a red velvet cushion surrounded by yellow and purple flower petals and a string of warm fairy lights. The figure wears a pink turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold embroidered garment, a red shawl and layered beaded and rhinestone necklaces. Behind it, ornate gold trays hold yellow roses, and a clear glass vase of yellow roses sits on a striped cushioned surface. No physical people are visible.A photo of a small metal deity murti dressed in a red velvet cloak, red and pink headcloth with a crescent moon ornament, jewelled collar and layered beaded necklaces, standing on a red velvet-draped pedestal surrounded by yellow and purple flowers and warm fairy lights. Behind it is a framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron robes and pearl necklace, and a yellow sign reads KAILASA NEW YORK USA. No physical people are visible in the scene.A home shrine photographed head-on, with a large printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, rudraksha-style gold and pearl necklaces and a red-gold shawl standing at the back. The portrait is labelled in part by a printed caption; no legible name is visible in the frame. Three brass murtis stand on a red-and-gold cloth: a figure on the left with an orange-and-white garland and beaded necklace, a central deity wearing a crown, a red garland, pearl strands and a yellow dress, and a figure on the right in a yellow-and-black embroidered outfit with a peacock-feather crown and an orange garland. Pink and white rose petals are scattered in front, with a vase of white baby's breath and two lit candles in glass holders, one gold and one red beaded. Tulips stand in the background on either side.A small golden metal deity murti in a red-and-gold crown and red garland stands on a brass base at an altar. Behind it, a large cut-out or printed portrait shows a smiling bearded man in an orange turban, orange robe, pearl and gold beaded necklaces and gold bracelets, with one hand raised in blessing. To the right, a smaller framed photo shows a smiling man in a red turban with gold necklaces. Orange roses in a glass vase and loose orange petals decorate the red-and-gold cloth in the foreground. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, so no one is physically present.2024-06-19A photograph of a puja setup in an indoor room with brown curtains and a wooden floor. In the background, a large printed image of a seated man with a red turban, rudraksha mala beads and bare upper body with hands raised in blessing dominates the wall; the figure appears on a poster or print, not a physical person. A red-draped altar holds a gilded arched frame with a small deity murti decorated with flowers. In the foreground, a red cloth covers a table with brass oil lamps, a small blue-faced deity figure garlanded in flowers, incense smoke rising, and two large ornamented trays with garlands, jewelled crowns, gold-coloured adornments and blue and green silk. A flag with a painted figure hangs on a pole at left, and a gilded ornate frame stands at right.2026-02-06A photograph of a small deity murti dressed in a saffron-orange garment, adorned with a red and gold crown, layered white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold flowers and multi-strand pearl and red bead malas. The murti sits in front of a large printed or displayed image of a seated figure in orange-red robes with bangles on the arms, hands raised in a gesture. Yellow and white chrysanthemums and roses are scattered on a red-and-gold patterned altar cloth, and a bowl of cut fruit with grapes sits in the foreground, consistent with a puja offering. No physical people are clearly visible apart from partially shown arms and a foot at the edge of the image.2024-11-10A small gilded deity murti stands at the centre of a flower-covered base of yellow and purple blossoms, with string lights glowing at the lower left. The murti wears a red velvet cloak and a pink turban with a silver crescent ornament, a jewelled golden collar, and a long chain of crystals. Behind it, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling figure in orange robes with a long beaded necklace, hand raised in blessing, seated before a tree. To the left stands a yellow sign reading "KAILASA New York USA" beside a draped red and gold textile. A golden bowl and loose beads sit on a cushioned seat at right.Close-up photo of a small gold-toned figurine of a seated deity murti dressed in red silk, adorned with red and white pearl garlands, a gold jewelled crown and a rudraksha mala. It rests among yellow and red flowers on a silver tray, with a red cloth below and a large printed portrait of a man in orange robes behind, whose face is not clearly visible. Green and orange marigold garlands and a cream patterned shawl frame the scene. No physical people are clearly visible beyond partial hands at the edges. The figure's identity as a person is not established by visible cues.2026-01-07A photo of a shrine arrangement indoors before a bright window. A small silver-toned deity murti stands at centre, dressed in a hot pink silk garment with a pink and yellow turban and a silver-beaded necklace, surrounded by pink, yellow and purple flowers and a gold tray. Behind it a yellow sign reads KAILASA NEW YORK USA. Two framed portraits flank the shrine: on the left a smiling man in a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and orange robe raising a hand in blessing; on the right a man with long hair in orange robes and a white flower garland, seated and raising a hand beneath a banyan tree. A silver staff leans against the left side and a tiger-striped cloth covers the surface. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a ritual shrine table draped in a gold-and-maroon brocade cloth. A paper sign on the wall reads KAILASA GENEVA. On the left, a partially visible seated figure wears a red garment with gold armbands and a layered garland of beads and flowers. Centre-left stands a small deity murti with a crown and blue-and-red garment strung with beads and flowers. Behind it, a glass vase holds yellow roses, yellow chrysanthemums and green leaves; a pink rose and yellow gerbera daisy stand in a small glass. Right of centre lies a printed book cover showing a seated figure with a white flower garland, labelled KAILASA and THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (THE SPH) BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM. Bottom right, two wooden ritual objects rest on a leopard-print cloth within a ring of red and orange marigold garlands. Lemons and a bowl sit at the left edge.2024-09-11