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A devotional altar display in a wooden-floored room with a golden satin backdrop. Central is a large cutout or portrait of a smiling man in a red-maroon turban and saffron robe, with white and rudraksha malas and a gold trident, labelled on a sign beside it as KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. Beside him stands a figurine of a child-like deity in pink embellished dress with silver jewellery and a gold crown. Offerings in front include a blue pot holding a coconut with mango leaves, bowls of white granules, fruits such as oranges, bananas and mangoes, pink and white flower petals in a brass plate, and a basket of marigold petals. A white conch shell stands on the left. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a ritual offering table set up before life-size printed cutouts of a smiling man in a red turban, saffron-red robes and rudraksha malas, one holding a silver trident. A silver-trimmed printed sign and a banner read KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. Two pink-draped figurines of a deity pair stand in the centre, with a brass plate of flower petals. The red-covered table holds baskets of marigold and red petals, bananas, oranges, lemons, mangoes, coconut pieces, betel leaves, kumkum, a tray of mixed fruits, and a blue vase with a coconut. The left cutout wears a gold shawl and rudraksha mala beside a small table with gold-draped framed photographs and small brass figures. No physical people are visible.2024-12-05A photograph of a ritual offering display set on a red cloth in a wooden-floored room with a golden satin backdrop. 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To the left stands a life-size figure in a gold shawl, red-brown garland and red-orange turban, also a statue. A framed print on the right shows a figure with a trident, and a red-and-gold silk backdrop hangs behind. The altar table is covered in red cloth with an oil lamp burning, brass vessels, baskets of yellow and red flowers, a coconut, banana and orange fruit, and green leaves. A paper placard reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. No physical people are visible.2024-08-25A worship altar set up indoors against white shiplap walls with a yellow and maroon curtain behind it. Centrally placed is a large printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange-red turban and orange robe, with a rudraksha mala and marigold garland; he holds a trident. Beside him stands a small figure in a magenta dress and a dark-haired doll-like figure in a gold outfit. To the right hangs a framed poster of a standing figure holding a trident. A brass tray holds a lit oil lamp, a brass kalasha and offering dishes, with baskets of yellow and red flowers, fruits, a coconut and tropical leaves on a red tablecloth. A white card reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-08-25Photo of an altar display set up for daily worship at a KAILASA centre. Centre of the scene is a large printed figure wearing a saffron-orange turban and tilak, holding a golden trident, with a rudraksha mala and a garland of orange and white flowers. In front stands a small figurine of a doll-like deity in a magenta and gold sari, plus a figure in gold brocade. Behind hang yellow and maroon drapes. A framed photograph on the right shows a man with a trident in a sleeveless outfit. A red-draped table holds a brass oil lamp burning, a brass kalasha, baskets of yellow and red flowers, a coconut, bananas, mangoes and small brass dishes with vibhuti and kumkum. A white placard reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE.2024-08-25A photograph of a devotional altar arranged in a room with wooden walls and floor. Behind the altar is a large printed portrait of a smiling man in a red-orange turban, forehead tilak and a dark rudraksha mala with ornate gold-and-white garlands, holding a trident; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, two small dolls in pink lace-patterned gowns with silver necklaces sit on a grey platform. A gold tray of red flowers and gold ornaments stands on a gold-draped table, with a pomegranate, potted plants, a white ceramic pitcher and small figurines nearby. A handwritten-style sign reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. No physical people are clearly visible except a partial arm at the left edge.2024-06-16An altar display arranged for puja with no living people visible. Two large printed portraits of a smiling figure in saffron turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala stand on either side of a central altar, which holds a small deity murti with a trident, a figure in pink and gold dress, and a standing devotional figure. A sign reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. On the draped table are a coconut wrapped in a green cloth with red flowers, mango, pears, bananas, grapes, an orange and other fruit on brass and clay plates, scattered red and white flowers, and a brass plate with a kalasha-like vessel. A framed photograph and a bronze Nataraja figure appear at the right edge.2024-08-16Indoor altar display in a wooden-walled room with draped curtains in maroon and gold. Center is a large printed portrait of a smiling man with an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala, and white flower garland, holding a trident-like staff; a second painted or printed figure in saffron-orange robes stands in the framed picture at upper right holding a trident. Flanking the central figure are two decorated dolls: one in gold brocade and one in magenta with gold trim, both with ornaments. A tray holds red flowers and brass cups, and a basket of oranges and bananas sits in front. A small book titled Living Enlightenment rests on an easel at left. A sign reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE, and a Nataraja bronze figure and small statues stand at right. No people are physically present.2024-07-08A photograph of a ritual altar set up in a room with gold curtains and white wooden wall panels. Centrally, a large printed cutout of a smiling man in a rust-red turban, red-brown robe, rudraksha malas and a tilak, holding a golden trident, stands behind a small doll-like figure in a pink lace gown with silver jewellery. A wooden sign reads GRATITUDE, and an easel sign reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. On the draped gold table are brass plates of rose petals and flowers, a brass bowl and cup, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a small bell, and a metal dish of red liquid with petals around a small murti. Zero physical people are visible.2024-06-21A photograph of a puja altar set up indoors against white wooden panelling and a gold curtain. Two large printed portraits flank the altar: on the left, a smiling figure in red-orange robes with a red turban and a garland of flowers, seated in meditation; on the right, a framed image of a standing figure in red dhoti holding a trident. At the centre stands a deity murti with a trident and a garland, beside a sign reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. The altar holds baskets of red flowers and petals, brass bowls of food offerings, banana leaves, fruit, a brass oil lamp, a kalasha, a coconut, and a blue book. No people are physically present.2024-08-07A photograph of a devotional altar set up in a wooden room at the KAILASA Guadeloupe Goyave centre. Two life-size figures in orange turbans, blue shawls and flower garlands flank the central figure, which appears to be a statue or portrait rather than a living person. Between them stands a small deity murti dressed in colourful garments, and a framed sign reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. A red-draped table holds brass oil lamps, a plate of pink flower petals, betel leaves, fruit, a conch and a kalasha-like vessel. On the wall, a framed poster shows a standing figure with a trident, and a mountain landscape hangs above the altar. No living people are visible.2026-03-23A ritual altar set up in a room with golden drapery and white wooden panelling. Behind it, a large printed photograph of a smiling man in a rust-orange turban and orange robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas and garlands, holds a trident wrapped in white flowers; he is a depiction, not a physical person. In front of this printed image stand two small figurines in pink lace gowns with silver necklaces, flanked by brass plates of kumkum and vermilion, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a plate of sandals dusted with red powder, and a basket of pink and white flowers. A sign on an easel reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE, and a bronze Nataraja figure stands on a side table. No physical people are visible.2024-06-21