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A photograph of a shrine set up with a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like pedestal, wearing a crown, rich jewelry and draped in red and orange garlands with yellow marigold strands. Behind it hang decorated red velvet curtains and two ornate cloth panels with painted elephants and floral patterns in red, green, blue and orange. In the foreground, a flat printed portrait labelled as a photo cutout shows a smiling figure in a red-orange turban and red robe with a yellow marigold garland and a bindi, hand raised in blessing. A yellow sign with brown lettering and a small inset picture sits at the right edge. Flower petals are scattered on the dark black platform in front of the shrine, along with a silver vessel and a sword-like object standing upright.

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A photograph of a shrine display with a golden murti of a deity seated under an ornate golden arch, holding a trident-like weapon, draped in red and orange flower garlands and white jasmine strands. In front, a life-size cutout or printed figure of a smiling man in a maroon turban, saffron-red robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red silk-covered chair with gold brocade, garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, hands raised in blessing. The figure is a printed image, not a physical person. Hanging colourful patterned cloth panels with elephant and floral motifs frame the shrine, and a yellow sign reads KAIL... HOUS... US, partially cut off. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges.2026-01-11A shrine-like stage at the KAILASA Houston USA event. A golden deity murti with a tall crown stands behind a garland-covered altar, framed by red and yellow flower garlands and colourful embroidered hangings with elephant and floral motifs. In front, a life-size cutout-style printed portrait of a smiling figure in a red turban, red robe and yellow and red flower garlands sits on a red and gold throne. To the left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border and white turban holds a silver tray and pours from a kalasha-like vessel toward the altar. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.2026-01-12A temple shrine room decorated for worship. In the foreground, a large printed cutout of a seated man in a red-orange turban and red-orange robes, wearing yellow and red garlands and a long string of white flower and pearl necklaces, sits on a red and gold cushioned seat with raised right hand in blessing; a pair of wooden sandals lies before him. Behind, a gilded deity murti in a golden arch wears red and yellow garlands and a turban. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the seat, and colourful striped cloth banners with elephant and floral motifs hang on maroon drapes. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.2026-01-20Photograph of a shrine room at KAILASA Houston with a gilded deity murti standing before a golden arch and red backdrop, adorned with a white and gold garland, blue cloth and gold jewellery. Red, green and orange decorative banners flank the shrine, and a yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. In the foreground stands a life-size printed cutout of a smiling man in a red turban, red robe, rudraksha mala and flower garland, raising one hand in blessing, seated before a yellow patterned cloth. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person.2026-01-05A priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth, bare-chested with a gold-beaded necklace, performs aarti with a lamp plate before a golden deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds and red flowers. Beside him, a life-size cutout or printed image of a smiling man seated on a red and gold cushioned seat wears a saffron-red turban and rudraksha-style beads, with yellow marigold garlands, his hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped stems flank the altar, and a yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON. Festive hanging banners with elephant and floral motifs frame the shrine.2026-01-12A temple-style decorated altar with a gold-framed deity murti in the background, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornaments. Seated in front on a red and gold cushioned chair is a life-size or cutout figure of a smiling man with a red turban, a white beaded necklace and yellow marigold garland, hand raised in blessing; this is a depiction on a flat board, so it is not a physical person. To the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold trim and a white headpiece holds a brass ritual tray and a white fly-whisk-like chamara. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. Colourful woven hangings in red, blue, green and orange frame the scene.2026-01-12A photo of a shrine set up in a decorated room. Behind the altar, a golden deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces stands before a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and red flower strands and framed by colourful patterned cloth hangings. In the foreground a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and rose-pink robe, adorned with white and yellow marigold garlands and a ceremonial pendant, sits on a red throne draped in striped cloth with gold borders; this figure appears to be a cut-out or printed portrait rather than a live person. To the left, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white head cloth raises one arm toward the deity, holding a ceremonial sword-like object. Brass oil lamps flank the throne and a yellow banner reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.2026-01-12A priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a white cap stands at left, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, holding a silver tray with a silver vessel and offerings during worship. Behind him a large gold-framed shrine holds a golden deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strings, and gold jewellery. Below the shrine, a fruit offering sits on a dark altar. In front, a life-size printed cutout of a seated figure in a red turban and saffron robe, wearing a yellow-and-red garland and rudraksha, is placed on a red-and-gold cushioned throne-style chair. Brass oil lamps flank the chair and a red KAILASA HOUSTON sign appears at right. The printed cutout is a depiction, not a physical person, and the cutout's caption is not shown.2026-01-12A photograph of a shrine at KAILASA Houston USA. A gilded deity murti in a tall ornate golden arch stands on a black platform, with white dhoti, blue upper cloth, floral garlands and gold ornaments, and one hand raised in abhaya mudra. Red velvet drapes and tall colourful decorated banners frame the scene. A silver bowl and orange cloth sit on the platform. A printed life-size cutout standing in front shows a smiling man in a red-and-maroon turban with a bindi, red robe, rudraksha mala, floral garlands and a yellow patterned cloth, raising one hand. Swamiji (probable) is described as the printed cutout, a depiction, with a red turban, rudraksha mala, garlands and ornate gold necklace.2026-01-05A photograph of a ceremonial shrine set up for the KAILASA Houston event. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a white head cloth and gold-edged cloth stands at left, raising a brass plate toward a large gold-framed golden deity murti crowned and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. In front, a printed portrait cutout of a smiling figure in a maroon-red turban and red robes, with a yellow marigold garland and a red and gold cloth draped over a red-cushioned seat, sits at center, presented as a depiction on a stand. Brass oil lamps flank the seat. Colourful patterned hanging cloths with elephant and floral motifs frame the shrine. A yellow sign at right reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.2026-01-12A shrine in a KAILASA Houston USA room with a large gold-coloured deity murti standing in an ornate gilded arch against red velvet drapes, its bronze-toned figure wearing a crown, jewelled necklaces and a purple dhoti. Below, a large printed photograph shows a smiling figure in a red-orange turban and reddish-pink robe, sitting on a yellow and magenta silk-draped seat with maroon bolsters, wearing a white and red flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, with raised right hand and a pair of gold padukas placed before him. Tall brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the shrine, and red, green and orange decorative banners hang at the sides. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. The figure in the printed photo is a depiction of a seated person, presented as a person based on the turban, garlands and throne setting.2026-01-01A priest in white dhoti with gold border and a cream turban stands bare-chested at left, raising a silver vessel to pour liquid over a golden deity murti at the back. The gilded murti wears a crown, layered gold necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers, flanked by strings of white jasmine and marigold garlands. Behind it hang red, green and blue decorative cloths with floral and elephant motifs. In the foreground a life-size cutout or printed image of a seated smiling figure in a red turban and red-saffron robes, garlanded with yellow marigolds, sits on a red cushioned chair with a brass peacock-spouted oil lamp beside it. A yellow banner with partial lettering sits at right.2026-01-12