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A woman with light blonde hair, a red bindi and layered rudraksha malas stands at left in a white sari with a gold border, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside her, a shrine holds a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban and an orange robe, with a garland of pink flowers and pearl strands; the portrait is labelled in print at the top edge. Two gold-toned deity murti stand on a red wooden stand draped in gold brocade, one green-clothed with a garland. Lit oil lamps, a brass lamp, a pink lotus-shaped candle and fresh flowers complete the altar. A tall gold pole holds a multicoloured saffron, red, green and blue flag with elephant motifs.

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A woman with blonde hair pulled back, wearing a white sari with gold border and a yellow blouse, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and a red tilak on her forehead, stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside her a flag on a tall gold pole hangs on a white wall, with orange, green and red panels bearing elephant motifs. At right a framed printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange-red turban with a crest, wearing layered garlands of pink roses and pearls and gold ornaments, sits on a table draped in gold-and-maroon brocade. Small deity murti in green and gold garments and garlands sit before him. Lit oil lamps, a pink lotus-shaped flame candle and a brass bowl with offerings are on a side table, and a red-and-green cloth hangs down near the table.2024-09-10Photo 82884992021-01-23 +1 copiesA smiling woman in a white saree with a red-and-pink blouse stands at left, palms pressed together in namaste, wearing rudraksha beads and a bindi. Beside her, a large printed portrait on a wooden stand shows a figure in a red turban with white flowers and a feather, wearing a red garment and a marigold and white flower garland, with a cream shawl draped over one arm. Below it stands a brass altar table holding oil lamps with flames, a fruit plate, white flowers, and a small brass Shiva-like figure. Nearby are a brass shrine plate of flower petals, a brass lamp stand, a brass drum, and a small gold yantra on a red base. A tall ornate mirror hangs on the left wall.A woman in a cream saree with a small green-brown sprig pattern and a rudraksha mala stands at left beside a life-size printed portrait of a bearded man seated on a throne-like chair. The portrait shows a figure in a red-orange turban with a gold emblem, saffron robes, layered gold necklaces and garlands, a red flower at the ear, and a tiger-skin cushion. In front, a draped cream-and-gold cloth covers a small altar table holding red apples and glasses of fruit drink. Potted green plants and a row of oil lamps sit on the floor, with a small brass figure at lower right. The woman is a physical person; the seated figure is a printed depiction. a person is shown only as a depiction on the portrait, and the page does not establish that he is at this event.2021-03-11Two smiling women stand in front of a large backdrop painting of a bearded man in a red turban, with orange marigold garlands along the top and white roses flanking the picture. The woman on the left, in a white garment with a red tilak on her forehead and dark rudraksha beads around her neck, presses her palms together in anjali. The woman on the right, in a teal top, also holds her hands in namaste. In front of them is a red brocade-draped altar with a gold tray, two small bowls of food, and a pair of deity murti decorated with white and pink flower garlands.A woman in a white saree with a thin red border stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a pink blouse, a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiling. Beside her a large printed photo cut-out of a figure in a red robe and red turban with white flowers, draped in a cream shawl, wearing a multi-strand garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and pearls, is set on an ornate gold-framed backdrop and a gold table. Offerings on the table include oil lamps, a yellow fruit, flowers and a brass tray with petals. A brass Sri Yantra-style object and a small drum sit on the right, and a gilt-framed mirror hangs on the left wall.A woman with grey hair pulled back, wearing a white eyelet blouse and a rudraksha mala, takes a close selfie at a home altar. A red tilak mark is on her forehead. Behind her, a framed picture shows a bearded man in an orange turban, red shawl and gold necklaces seated on a blue-draped throne-like seat, with a cutout figure in a turban and red-and-white garland standing in front. Before the altar are packaged food bags, a yellow cloth, a small oil lamp, fruits including mango and green chilli, and a green plastic crate. Carved wooden screens and a decorative red-and-yellow fabric hang in the background.2020-11-16Four women sit in front of a large printed portrait of a smiling man with a red and gold turban, gold necklaces and a garland, on a shrine decorated with marigold garlands and yellow flowers. The woman on the left wears a white and gold sari with a red thread bangle and a kumkum bindi; the woman second from left wears a white sari with a rudraksha mala and a vibhuti marking. The two women at the right wear red and pink turbans, pearl and gold necklaces, and marigold garlands. The altar holds oil lamps, a deity murti with garlands, a silver kalasha, trays of fruit, sweets and prepared food, and a colourful rangoli at the front. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a person present in the scene.2020-11-29A woman in a white sari with a red-and-pink striped blouse stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a beaded mala and bangles, with a vibhuti mark on her forehead. Beside her, a framed photograph of a figure in a maroon-red garment and matching maroon head wrap with a feather and flower adornment stands on a brass pedestal shrine, adorned with layered marigold and white flower garlands; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Before it sit brass oil lamps with lit flames, a banana, flower petals and a brass plate, with a brass Shri Yantra-style object and a brass deity relief nearby. The setting is a home shrine with an ornate mirror, a wooden cabinet and white flowers.KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/14/20212021-06-14A woman in a white sari with a rust-orange blouse stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a small shrine in a room with a wooden cabinet and parquet floor. Behind her, a framed portrait labelled KAILASA KENT UK shows a smiling figure in a deep maroon garment with a red and white flower garland and a maroon turban, set on a gilded chair-like throne flanked by peacock feathers. Brass lamps with a lit oil lamp, a brass tray of rose petals and flowers, and white flowers in a vase sit at the shrine. A framed deity painting with pink and gold colours hangs on the left wall beside an ornate oval mirror.A smiling woman in a cream sari with a pink and gold border stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, with a tilak on her forehead. Beside her, a large life-size cutout portrait on an altar is wearing a maroon and gold turban, a purple and gold garment, and a garland of red and orange flowers and gold beads. The altar holds brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass plate of flower garlands and offerings, a brass kalasha, a peacock-feather fan and a small brass pyramid-shaped shrine piece. A gold sign reads KAILASA KENT UK. One physical person is visible.