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A photograph of a home shrine set against a wall. Behind it hangs a large orange cloth with a life-size printed cutout of a seated man in a brown-red turban and rust-coloured robes, wearing layered gold beaded garlands and a pendant, raising one hand in blessing. A framed sign beside it reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, on an orange-draped table, stands a silver tray holding three small gold-coloured deity murtis with orange marigold petals placed around them. Steel bowls of orange flower petals, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a small bell, a spoon and incense sticks sit around the tray, and a dark cloth with offerings lies at the right.

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A ritual altar set up before a large orange-and-white backdrop showing a life-size printed portrait of a man in an orange turban, with rudraksha-style beaded garlands, gold ornaments, bangles and an orange wrap, seated and raising one hand in blessing. Beside it hangs a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the altar stand three gilded metal deity murtis on a silver tray, decorated with orange-yellow flower petals and red threads, with a brass oil lamp lit, a brass bell, small bowls of petals and offerings, a spoon and a cup. Some dark cloths with flower petals and small brass items sit at the right. No living people are visible.2024-01-09A shrine table draped in orange and white patterned cloth before a large cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban with a gold-beaded garland and gold ornaments, seated with one hand raised in blessing. A framed sign beside it reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a silver tray holds three gold-coloured metal deity murtis garlanded with orange marigold petals, flanked by steel bowls of orange flowers, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a bell and a small spoon. No people are physically present.2024-01-09A photograph of a home shrine set up on an orange draped table against a white wall. Behind it hangs a large orange backdrop with a life-size cutout printed photograph of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban, a gold garland and multiple gold necklaces, bangles and a sacred thread, seated with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the cutout, a framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a round silver tray holds yellow liquid with three small gold-coloured metal deity figures, one multi-armed, standing on pedestals with marigold petals. Nearby are a small bowl of white rice or flakes with petals, a silver bowl of orange kumkum-like powder, a lit oil lamp on a small plate, and a brass bell. No physical people are visible.2024-02-09A shrine set up against an orange and white patterned cloth. A large cut-out photo-print of a bearded man in an orange turban and saffron robe, wearing layered gold necklaces and armlets and raising one hand in blessing, is displayed on the backdrop beside a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a round silver tray holds a yellow liquid and four small gold-coloured murti figures on pedestals, one of them a standing four-armed deity. A silver bowl of white offering sits at the left, a diya oil lamp with a lit flame is on a brass plate at right, and a bowl of orange flowers and a brass bell are nearby. No living people are visible.2024-02-09A photograph of a shrine table in front of a red and gold draped backdrop. A large life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in a tall orange-brown turban, orange-brown robe and layered beaded garland with a gold pendant, one hand raised in blessing, is the central figure; the cutout is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Beside it a framed white sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the table in front are small gold-coloured deity murti on a silver tray of yellow liquid with orange flower petals, a brass bell, a plate of orange marigold petals, a small oil lamp with a lit flame, and a silver bowl. No physical people are visible.2024-09-17A photograph of a ritual altar draped in orange cloth. Behind it stands a life-size cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold emblem, orange-brown robes, rudraksha-style gold beaded necklaces and a raised hand in blessing; he is a printed depiction, not a physical person. A framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front, a silver tray holds three gilt metal deity murtis, with yellow flowers scattered at their bases. Around the tray are oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass bell, incense sticks, a bowl of yellow food, a bowl of orange food, and a small brass cup. No physical people are visible.2024-03-09Photo of a small shrine set up on a dark maroon table draped with a red and gold patterned cloth. Behind it hangs a large printed cutout of a seated figure in an orange-brown robe, a patterned turban and a heavy gold and beaded garland, raising one hand in blessing; the figure appears only as a printed image, not a physical person. A framed white sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the table stand three gilded metal murti figures on a polished steel tray, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, small brass cups and bowls holding orange and white offerings, and a brass bell. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-05-09A puja arrangement in front of a large standing cutout photograph of a smiling man with a trimmed beard, wearing an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament, a multi-strand yellow flower garland, gold bangles and an orange-brown garment, with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the cutout is a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Three small gold-and-orange metal figurines stand on a white patterned cloth, surrounded by yellow and orange marigold petals. In front, a large steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold and black cloth pieces, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate, incense sticks, a handbell, and bowls of rice and orange flowers. The scene is an orange-draped altar with no people visible.2024-03-09A photograph of an altar set up before a large cut-out printed portrait of a bearded figure in a brown turban with a gold ornament, wearing a rust-orange robe, layers of gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is labelled on a framed sign reading "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". Three small metal deity murtis in orange and gold garments and crowns stand on a white and orange patterned cloth, adorned with marigold garlands and petals. In front, a large steel plate holds yellow flowers, orange marigolds and a pair of wooden paduka sandals, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate at left, incense sticks, a brass bell and bowls of rice and marigold petals. The table is draped in orange cloth. No physical people are visible.2024-03-09Indoor shrine set up on a dark maroon cloth table in front of a red sequined backdrop. A life-size cutout print of a smiling bearded man in a saffron-orange turban, orange robes, a gold-beaded garland and a gold necklace is raised palm, a depiction of a person. A framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the table sit gilded metal figurines of standing deities on a silver tray, a brass bell, a bowl of orange offerings, a bowl of white rice, a lit oil lamp and a small marigold garland. No living people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of a home shrine set up on a dark table draped with red and gold fabric. Behind it hangs a red and gold cloth with a large cut-out printed figure of a bearded man in orange robes, a golden garland, gold necklaces and a tall orange turban with a gold emblem, raising one hand in blessing. A framed white sign beside it reads "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". On a silver tray in front stand several small gold-coloured figurines of deities. Nearby are small brass bowls with orange and white offerings, a brass bell, marigold flowers and a lit oil lamp on a brass dish. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of a shrine set against a large orange backdrop with a cut-out life-size printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold crest, gold garlands and a raised hand. Beside it, a framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Below the portrait, a table draped in orange and white patterned cloth holds three small golden murti figures decorated with marigold garlands and green-and-blue silk, a steel tray of marigolds, yellow flowers and kumkum, small steel bowls of rice, a burning incense stick, and a lit oil lamp at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the only human likeness is the printed portrait.2024-02-09