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A woman in a gold blouse and white sari stands at a shrine table draped in gold and maroon brocade, lighting a small pink oil lamp with her right hand. Behind the lamp stands a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban, layered pearl and flower garlands, and a gold-trimmed saffron cloth, with his palm raised in blessing. Beside him are two small deity murti in garlands, one in green and gold. Vases of orange and pink flowers and a marigold garland arrangement sit on the right, and a red and orange banner hangs on the left wall with a sign reading KAILASA GENEVA. One person is physically present, and the figure in the portrait is a depiction.

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A woman in a pale yellow top stands at left, lighting an oil lamp or flame on a small altar. The altar has a red and gold brocade cloth and holds three gilded deity murtis dressed in green and yellow garments with white and red garlands; the centre figure wears a crown and a large gold necklace. Behind them is a large printed portrait of a bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a pearl and rose garland, a gold armband and a raised hand in blessing; he is shown on a screen or print, not physically present. To the right are vases of pink, orange and yellow roses and a small tray of marigold garlands and rose petals. A white sign reads KAILASA GENEVA on the wall.2024-10-10A shrine on a gold-brocade covered altar against a white wall. Central is a large printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange-red turban with a tilak, wearing layered rudraksha and bead malas, ceremonial gold necklaces and gold bangles, raising one hand in blessing; the portrait is printed, not a physical person. In front sit small gold-toned murti figures in orange and yellow garments with orange-and-red floral garlands, flanked by two smaller murtis in pink and red garlands. A brass bowl sits on the altar. On the right, a tray of flower garlands and ritual items rests on a maroon cushion. A paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA beside the portrait, and small flags stand at the right edge.2024-12-07A shrine corner with a life-sized seated statue of a saint in an orange-red turban marked with a tilak, wearing a long garland of yellow and white flowers, gold jewellery and bangles, and a saffron-toned robe. Beside it stand two small gilded deity figures in flower garlands, and a large dark stone or ceremonial object lies on a red-and-gold tray wrapped in a red-and-orange flower garland, with scattered rose petals on the table. A maroon flag shows a seated white bull, Nandi, and a temple shrine. A framed photo of a seated figure with white flowers sits on the right, a white orchid in a yellow pot stands nearby, and a white sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. Colourful embroidered banners hang on both sides.2024-03-11A shrine arrangement in front of a white wall. Behind it, a large printed cutout of a bearded man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and rudraksha beads, with his palm raised in blessing, is shown seated. A paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. Three small golden deity murtis in green and gold garments and garlands stand on a wooden platform, the central one wearing a red crown. Flower garlands in red, white and orange are draped over them, and a vase of roses and carnations stands to the right. A decorated wooden boat-shaped vessel with marigold and red garlands sits at the right edge, with pink petals scattered across the platform. No people are visible.2024-09-10A photograph of a home altar set against a white wall. Behind it stands a large life-size cutout portrait of a smiling man with a moustache, wearing a rust-orange turban with a gold emblem, a rust-orange robe, gold bangles and layered garlands of orange and red marigolds with white flowers. A white paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. On the altar table, cloth covered in gold-brown patterns, stand three small gold-toned figurines of deities dressed in red and yellow garments with garlands, flanked by pink and white rose petals scattered on a wooden tray. A vase of pink and white roses stands at right beside a framed printed photograph. At lower right, two carved wooden sandals rest on a brown cloth with a white flower garland and a rudraksha-bead mala. No physical people are visible.2024-10-25A 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.2024-09-10A photograph of a shrine arrangement against a plain white wall. Seated at the centre is a large life-size cutout print of a smiling man with a moustache, wearing a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament, orange-red draped cloth, layered gold and bead necklaces, bangles and an armband, with one hand raised in blessing. A printed sign on the wall reads KAILASA GENEVA. In front on a gold-brown brocade cloth sit three gold-coloured deity murtis: a small figure on the left with a white flower garland, a central figure in blue garments with a red crown and white jasmine garland, and a figure on the right in blue and black with a peacock-feather headdress and garland. Scattered petals and marigold flowers lie on the cloth, and to the right a Shiva lingam-like object rests on a dark cloth with an orange and yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha-style bead mala. A white orchid in a yellow pot stands beside the cutout. No physical people are present.2024-10-25A photograph of a home shrine in KAILASA Geneva. Centre is a large printed depiction of a seated bearded figure wearing a red-orange turban with a tilak, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing, dressed in saffron-orange cloth. Below him on a wooden platform sit two small deity murtis, one in yellow and gold garments and one in red, both decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by scattered pink rose petals. To the right stands a vase of pink and white roses, a framed portrait with a garland, and a brass tray with oil lamps and white jasmine garlands on a gold-patterned cloth. A white paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA on the wall, with an orange flag at left.2024-10-26A shrine arrangement against a white wall. Central cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala-like beads and saffron-orange robes, with a garland of yellow and white flowers, a gold chest ornament and bangles, raising one hand in blessing; he appears to be a printed or standee figure, so the photo shows a depiction. Before him stand three small gold-toned murti figures in red and pink garments with floral garlands, and a framed portrait on the right shows a seated figure in white with a flower garland. Behind them hang brown and orange fabric banners printed with a reclining bull and temple imagery. A paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. On the right a pair of wooden sandals or paduka sits on a red cloth with a garland and rudraksha beads. The table is covered with a gold and maroon brocade cloth.2024-03-11A shrine arrangement in an indoor room with a cream wall. Behind a central altar, a large printed photo-portrait of a seated man in an orange-red turban with a white ornament, wearing an orange-red robe, layered beaded and floral garlands, gold armlets and bangles, one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is labelled on a white sign reading "KAILA... GENEV...". Below it on a gold-brocade covered table stand three deity murti: a central gold-toned figure with a red crown, green garment and garlands, flanked by two smaller figures in green and yellow garments with garlands. A pink lotus-shaped oil lamp burns in front, with flower vases, rose bouquets and a marigold garland at the right edge. An orange and green flag hangs at the upper left. No people are physically present.2024-10-10A shrine table draped in a gold and maroon brocade cloth holds three small golden metal figures of seated deities, each draped with orange and red marigold garlands. Behind them stands a large printed cutout of a bearded man in a maroon turban with a crest, wearing a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded malas and an orange shawl, hands raised in a blessing gesture; the printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person. A white sign reads KAILASA GENEVA, and a glass vase holds pink and white flowers. In the foreground on a red cloth, two ornate pieces of stone-and-metal wrapped in red and orange garlands are decorated with pink rose petals and a yellow marigold. No people are visible.2024-09-10A cardboard cutout or printed standee of a bearded man in a rust-orange turban with a white ornament and orange-red robes is seated against a white wall, hands raised in a blessing gesture, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine and red-and-gold beads. The figure is a printed picture, not a physical person. Below it, on a gold-patterned cloth-covered table, stand small brass deity murtis, each adorned with yellow and white flower garlands and surrounded by scattered yellow marigold petals. Three steel bowls hold cut fruit, and to the right is a vase pair of orange and pink roses and a platter with a pair of wooden padukas or sandals strung with orange-and-red marigold garlands. A white paper sign reads KAILASA GENEVA. A striped orange, green and white banner hangs at the left edge.2024-11-10