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A photograph of a ritual space at KAILASA Houston. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in a cream turban and sacred thread faces a golden brick-like fire pit (homa kund) and raises a hand in blessing. Behind him, trays of fruit, flowers, a metal bowl and a plate of turmeric or kumkum sit on a silver table, with a blue-clad figure and a kalasha-like decoration at left. Beyond the pit, a large framed portrait of a figure in a saffron-orange turban and gold-patterned shawl, garlanded with yellow and orange flower necklaces, is seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) flanked by brass oil lamps. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. Colourful striped rugs cover the floor, and a row of small figures stands on a black stand at upper right.

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