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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.

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Indoor altar display with a yellow sign reading KAILASA NEW YORK USA on a tiger-striped cloth. A framed photograph above shows a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes and a white flower garland, seated in lotus position with a raised hand in front of a large tree trunk; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. A small golden-clad deity murti stands at centre, wearing a red cape, red flower garlands and an ornate headdress, on a gilded silver-tone tray with purple chrysanthemums, yellow roses and a golden ornament. Bronze deity statues stand nearby, and an orange banner with white line-drawn ritual vessels hangs behind. 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 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.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 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.Indoor shrine set in a bay window with wooden frames and snowy trees outside. A seated figure in a red turban and red-gold silk shawl with gold embroidery, wearing rudraksha beads, sits behind the shrine and holds a long staff; the appearance is consistent with a Swamiji (probable) figure seated on a throne-like platform. Beside him is a framed portrait labelled with a KAILASA sign, showing a robed figure in orange with a flower garland meditating before a banyan tree. Brass deity murtis, a Ganesha figure, yellow roses, and a red velvet-draped puja pedestal decorated with marigolds stand in front, with colourful patterned floor cushions and pink flowers below.Photo of an indoor shrine in a bay window with snowy trees outside. A life-size statue of a smiling figure in a red-orange turban and red-orange robe, wearing a red-orange garland, holds a silver staff and raises a hand in blessing; the statue is draped with a leopard-print wrap. Beside it, a framed photograph shows a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style garland seated in meditation with a raised hand in front of a banyan root, labelled with no legible caption. An orange cloth banner shows a white bull with a red saddle cloth surrounded by ritual symbols. Pink and red roses stand in glass vases, a tiger-skin rug covers the table, and a brass deity murti in red garments sits on a golden silk cloth decorated with purple flowers. A brass plaque reads KAILASA NEW YORK USA. No people are physically present.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.2024-09-11A photograph of a decorated altar at KAILASA New York with a gilded deity murti standing at centre, wearing a golden crown with red and white jewelled ornaments, a red and gold garment, a red garland and a pink shawl draped behind. Gold padukas sit on the glittering lavender cloth in front, surrounded by purple chrysanthemums, yellow roses and pink roses. Behind, two bronze figures and a bronze deity with an orange cloth stand near a tiger-striped fabric backdrop, and a glass vase of pink and purple flowers stands at right. A gold plaque reads KAILASA NEW YORK USA. No people are visible.A shrine table draped in a gold and maroon brocade cloth holds three small golden metal figures of seated deities, each draped with orange and red marigold garlands. Behind them stands a large printed cutout of a bearded man in a maroon turban with a crest, wearing a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded malas and an orange shawl, hands raised in a blessing gesture; the printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person. A white sign reads KAILASA GENEVA, and a glass vase holds pink and white flowers. In the foreground on a red cloth, two ornate pieces of stone-and-metal wrapped in red and orange garlands are decorated with pink rose petals and a yellow marigold. No people are visible.2024-09-10Indoor shrine photograph dominated by a golden-robed deity murti with a jeweled crown, red garland and red scarf, seated on a glittering lavender and gold-trimmed satin pedestal decorated with yellow roses, pink petals and purple chrysanthemums. Behind it stands a yellow sign reading KAILASA NEW YORK USA. Brass figures, a bouquet of pink roses and lilies, and a tiger-striped fabric cover the table, with a framed image of a seated figure in orange robes above. No people are visible.A printed or painted life-size figure of a smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon-red saffron-toned shawl, wearing layered beaded necklaces with a garland of colourful flowers and rudraksha, seated with hands raised in greeting, positioned as a depiction behind a gold-and-red altar. Two gold arched thrones with red cloth stand on either side. The left throne holds a small deity murti adorned with flower garlands and surrounded by flower petals and offerings. The right throne holds a pair of deity murtis decorated with garlands and flower petals. In front, a gold ornate pedestal holds a deity murti of ornate design, and a gold-framed sign reads KAILASA. Purple orchids and a wall shelf with small figures stand in the background.2026-02-15