A photograph of a small doll or figure lying in an open yellow cloth-lined box or cradle with white floral embroidery, dressed in a white garment with red, green and white striped trim. A red fabric and a fluffy white-grey plush object sit in the foreground. Behind is a large sign reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE in maroon letters on an orange background. An orange cloth hangs at the left edge. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a small doll or figure lying in an open yellow cloth-lined box or cradle with white floral embroidery, dressed in a white garment with red, green and white striped trim. A red fabric and a fluffy white-grey plush object sit in the foreground. Behind is a large sign reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE in maroon letters on an orange background. An orange cloth hangs at the left edge.

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