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A photograph of an altar display on a draped red and maroon cloth. A framed white sign reads "KAILASA THE GAMBIA" in bold black capitals, set in a dark wooden frame with gold trim. To the left stands a golden deity murti dressed in a pink garment with gold jewellery, a headpiece and a long black braid, with yellow flower garlands at its base. Steel bowls hold offerings: a mix of beans and grains, fresh lettuce and cucumber slices, fried snacks, orange and yellow rice with a lit oil lamp, and red and orange flower petals. A small brass vessel and a spoon sit on a tray at the right. No people are visible.

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Indoor photo of a devotional food offering set on a red satin cloth. A framed white sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Six stainless steel bowls hold offerings: a bowl of mixed beans and lentils, a bowl of lettuce and sliced cucumber, two bowls of cooked savory dishes, a bowl of yellow-orange rice with a lit oil lamp, and a bowl of red and orange flower petals. To the left, a deity murti wears a pink sari, gold jewelry and a crown, with yellow marigold garlands below. A brass puja vessel and incense holder sit on the right. No people are visible.2024-06-11A photograph of an altar table draped in red and maroon silks with a framed white sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the left stands a deity murti dressed in a pink and gold garment with a jeweled necklace and flower garland, with yellow and orange marigold garlands laid across the table. Four stainless steel bowls of food are arranged in front: fried snacks, a spiced dish, a mix of red beans, lentils and rice, and a bowl of sliced cucumber, lettuce and banana. On the right are brass vessels, a small brass lamp and a bowl of yellow food, with incense sticks. No people are visible.2024-06-11A photograph of a home altar display with three metal murti figures dressed in pink and gold silk. A central figure with a gold crown, red and gold cloth, a spear-like vel, and bead garlands is surrounded by marigolds and yellow flowers. Two figures flank it, one in pink sari with gold jewelry and one in pink with a black and gold headdress. A framed white sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Steel bowls hold fried snacks, lentils, rice and a sweet dish, and a brass plate holds yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2024-06-11A photograph of a puja altar set up in front of a large life-size cutout print of a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and wrap, with a long rudraksha-style gold mala, gold armbands and bracelets, raising one hand in blessing. The cutout shows a printed depiction, not a physical person, and the cutout's face is not described. On the altar sit a pair of metal padukas (sandal-like footwear) on a brass tray decorated with yellow and orange marigold petals, two small brass deity murti in pink and gold garments, a small golden deity figure with a red and yellow sash, and a small flag. Steel bowls hold cooked food, fresh cucumber and greens, and kumkum or turmeric. A white sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible.2024-06-11A photograph of a home shrine set up on a draped red and maroon cloth. A life-size cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban, rudraksha-style gold necklace and orange-pink robe, one hand raised in blessing, stands at the back; the cutout is a printed image, not a physical person. Beside it a white sign reads "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". In front are small gold-coloured deity figures, a pink-robed figure and a gold-clad standing figure with a staff, all decorated with yellow marigold petals. A brass tray holds a pair of golden sandals garlanded with yellow flowers, and steel bowls hold fried snacks, a red-spiced dish, sliced cucumber and lettuce, and grains. No physical people are visible.2024-06-11A life-size cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament and a tilak, wearing layered gold beaded necklaces, a brown-orange wrap and gold armbands, one palm raised in blessing, stands behind a shrine on a red and gold patterned backdrop. In front, three small gold-coloured deity murtis, one in pink and gold dress, sit on a raised platform strewn with yellow flowers. Before them are a brass plate of yellow and orange flowers with a dark object, small plates of rice and orange garlands, a brass bell, a small bowl of orange flower petals and a lit oil lamp on a gold tray. The table is draped in black and orange cloth with butterfly embroidery. A framed sign reads 'KAILASA THE GAMBIA'. No physical people are visible.2024-09-17A photograph of a devotional shrine set up with a large life-size cutout print of a smiling bearded man in a tall swept-back turban with a rudraksha-style garland and ornate gold necklaces, raising one hand in blessing, wearing an orange-red robe and gold bangles. Beside the cutout, a sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Three small gilt metal deity murti stand on a red satin cloth in front of it, with marigold flowers at their feet. On the draped dark maroon-and-red table stand plates of yellow sweets, a silver tray of orange and yellow marigold petals with a bell-like object, a conch shell, incense sticks and a lit oil lamp in a brass dish. No people are physically present.2024-09-17A photograph of a shrine set up on a draped table with red and orange patterned cloth. Behind it stands a large cutout photographic image of a smiling bearded man in a swept-up orange-brown turban, wearing a tiered yellow garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, with one hand raised in blessing; this printed image is a depiction, not a physical person. In front stand three small gilded murti figures: a standing figure on the left, a central figure in pink and gold, and a seated figure in pink with a floral garland. Yellow marigold petals are spread at their base. On the table are a steel plate of rice with orange garnish, a small steel bowl, a brass bell, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a large steel tray of yellow flower petals and orange-garnished food. A placard on a stand reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA.2024-09-17Indoor shrine display in front of a red and gold draped backdrop. A large cutout photograph of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban and saffron-toned robe, wearing a gold garland and gold necklaces and raising one hand, stands behind a small table. In front of the cutout are small metal murtis of deities, one dressed in pink cloth, decorated with yellow flowers. The table holds a steel plate of yellow marigolds and orange-tinted offerings, a plate of rice with side portions, a small steel bowl, a brass bell and a lit oil lamp in a brass dish. A framed sign at right reads KAILAS THE GAMBIA. No living people are visible.2024-09-17A table altar with a small brass deity murti dressed in a red and gold turban, pink flower garland and jeweled necklaces, set on a pink cloth base. Behind it stands a white sign reading KAILASA ECUADOR in front of a poster of a figure in saffron-pink robes with flower garlands. On the table: a plate of rice, yellow rice, mashed green chutney, black-eyed peas, fried potato and coconut-coated balls; an orange cup of tea on a saucer; a brass bell, a small brass lamp holder, a brass spoon and cup, and a brass ladle. No people are visible.2025-04-28A blurry photograph of a devotional altar set up against a red and gold draped backdrop. A large cut-out or printed figure of a bearded man in a tall tan turban, wearing layered gold-beaded necklaces and a pale tunic, raises one hand in blessing. Beside him is a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. In front of the figure, on a dark table, are a pair of brass or gold-toned deity murti, garlanded with yellow flowers and marigold strands, a bowl of orange and yellow offerings, a steel plate of prasadam with small steel bowls, and a lit oil lamp on the right. No living people are visible.2024-09-17A ceremonial altar display with a golden murti of a standing figure in a tall dark headdress, gold crown and red-and-gold sash, holding a long golden staff with a white tilak-marked tip, surrounded by yellow and orange flowers. Behind is a smaller gold figure in a pink sari-like drape and a pink-clothed figure with a dark headdress. Steel bowls of food, including fried snacks, peanuts, and a sweet dish, sit on a maroon cloth with a printed white sign reading KAILAS... THE GAMBIA. Statues only, no living people present.2024-06-11