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A miniature devotional tableau arranged for a Laghu Puja. A large framed portrait of a smiling figure in a red-and-gold sari, wrapped in red and orange flower garlands, is set high at the back, flanked by gold-patterned curtains. Below it stands a painted canvas of orange, yellow and blue sky, lit with small fairy lights, in front of which sits a dark rock-like mound on a large green leaf. Around the base are a bronze Nataraja figure, a seated blue-robed statue wearing a red headwrap and beads, a small golden deity figure, a red sign reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE, stacked wooden planks, orange hibiscus flowers, green foliage, a miniature house, a blue-patterned book, and brass puja vessels on a tiled floor. No living people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine corner in a room with a framed sign reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE on a stand in the foreground. Behind it, a seated figure in a red and gold sari with a red turban, adorned with red flower garlands and a bead necklace, sits with palms raised in front of a red draped backdrop and a gold throne cushion. A painted canvas with yellow, orange and blue brushwork is lit by string fairy lights. Small brass Ganesha figures, a red-clad seated figure in blue wrap with a turban, red hibiscus and gingers, a green leaf, a yellow fruit, a brass lamp, a cushioned basket and a small plush toy are arranged on the floor and tiled surface. A bookshelf and a tapestry-covered chair are visible at the left edge.2026-01-01A home shrine setup in a room with gold and red draped fabric. Behind the altar a large printed or painted figure of a smiling woman in a red turban and red sari, with red flower garlands and folded hands, is displayed on a red backdrop; the figure is a depiction, not a physical person, and its appearance cues are not sufficient for a confident identification. In front, a framed sign reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. A glowing painted canvas with fairy lights sits on a dark green leaf, surrounded by red hibiscus, marigold-orange flowers, a small Ganesha figurine, a blue-robed seated figure with a red turban, a brass oil lamp, a stack of books and a plush toy. No physical people are present.2026-01-01A decorated shrine room for a Rama Navami puja. Two life-size seated figures in saffron-orange turbans, blue shawls and red-and-white flower garlands sit behind an altar; the centre figure is at a table with a brass tray and a placard reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. Both figures appear to be statues or mannequins rather than physical people. On the left, a small deity murti in multicoloured dress stands on a gold-draped table. A framed poster on the right shows a standing man with a long trident, rudraksha beads and a saffron-red dhoti. A mountain-and-lake photograph hangs above the centre. The red-draped altar holds baskets of pink and red petals, brass bowls, a banana leaf, fruit, a coconut and a small painted panel on an easel. Yellow curtains and potted plants complete the setting.2026-03-23An indoor shrine corner with a large cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing an orange-and-gold turban, orange-gold garment and gold necklace, draped with red flower garlands and a maroon cloth. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person. A gold sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. Nearby are brass oil lamps, a brass puja plate with a small bell and sacred vessels, a red-covered table with fruit and flowers, small deity murtis, a wooden carved cabinet holding a seated figure, and framed mountain imagery. No physical people are visible. Garlands of orange marigolds and red flowers hang overhead, and white and gold drapery frames the altar.2026-01-19A photograph of a home altar display with a large printed portrait of a smiling figure in a red turban, orange robes and a leopard-print cloth, garlanded with red and white flower necklaces and holding hands raised in blessing, set against a red curtain with string lights. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front is a framed sign reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE, a brass Ganesha figure with a red cloth, small deity statues, a brass lamp, a row of apples and a bowl of green leaves. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar set up indoors in a wooden-walled room with gold curtains and pink side drapes. Two life-size lifelike figures in orange and saffron robes with orange turbans and blue shawls, each wearing long garlands, flank the central table; the central figure is seated behind the altar. The red-draped altar table holds brass bowls, a plate of betel leaves, flowers, fruit, a small brass lamp, and a framed sign reading KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE. A framed photograph on the right shows a man with a trident and rudraksha mala beside a mountain image above the altar, and a deity murti with garland stands to the far right. The photo shows no living people; the figures are statues and the central statue-altar is decorated for the Rama Navami observance.2026-03-23A 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 small shrine corner with a green artificial grass floor and no living people visible. On the right, a large cutout portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban, a white and gold garland and a yellow-green embroidered robe stands beside a white draped table holding brass deity figurines and small oil lamps. A printed sign in the centre reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. Other items include a gold ornate throne-like seat with flower garlands, a brass tray with flower petals and a small lamp, a yellow fruit on an orange-green cloth, a potted plant, a red-and-white bead hanging on the wall and framed pictures above. This is a photograph of a shrine display.2025-12-05Indoor home shrine set up for worship with white-draped tables and green carpet. A large cutout photograph on the right shows a smiling man with a rust-orange turban, gold shawl and white floral garland, labelled as a printed portrait rather than a live person. Beneath it stand small brass and clay deity figures, a red and gold flag, marigold and pink flower garlands, a plate with an orange and pink flowers, brass oil lamps and a brass puja tray with a lit lamp. Clay diyas sit on a lace-covered table in front, and a red pot holds a green plant. A gold sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE. No physical people are visible.2025-12-07A home shrine set up on green artificial turf with a white-draped altar. On the right, a large life-size cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange turban, gold-sequined yellow robe, maroon shawl and white flower garland stands beside small deity figurines, brass oil lamps and red and pink flowers. The cutout is a printed depiction, not a physical person, and the scene shows no people. In the centre, a yellow sign reads KAILASA BAIE MAHAULT GUADELOUPE in front of a golden ornate backdrop with marigold garlands. A green-and-orange cloth-covered table holds a yellow fruit, a plate of pink flowers and small clay lamps. A brass plate with a lit wick, a brass kalasha-style cup and a red mat sit in the foreground, and a framed photo hangs on the upper left wall.2025-12-05Indoor shrine room with a wooden wall and gold curtains. Two life-size statues in orange and saffron robes with orange turbans, adorned with marigold and rudraksha garlands, sit on a left and a centre table. The centre figure holds a floral garland and sits beside a small deity figure and a card reading GRATITUDE. Behind them hangs a photo of a mountain above a lake, and a tall poster shows a bare-chested man in orange dhoti holding a trident. A front altar table has a brass tray with oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, a green leaf, fruit, pink flowers, a conch shell, a bell and a closed blue book, plus a framed sign. No living people are visible.2026-02-06Photograph of an altar display arranged for a puja at a KAILASA centre. Centre is a large printed image of a smiling woman in saffron-orange robes holding a trident, with a multicolour flower garland and beaded necklace; a small framed portrait of a smiling woman sits on an easel. Beside her stands a doll in a magenta sari with a gold-brown kalasha-like bundle. A white card reads KAILASA GUADELOUPE GOYAVE and a sign reads GRATITUDE. Offerings include a green silk cloth holding a whole coconut, red flower clusters, a brass plate with a lit oil lamp and incense, brass bowls of kumkum, a basket of pink petals, betel-style leaves on a silver tray, and bowls of mangoes, plums, grapes and bananas. A dark-toned idol and a yellow-draped table with a Shiva-style figure appear at the edges.2024-08-16