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A ritual altar draped with a tiger-striped cloth and a red base cloth, set in front of a large mountain photograph with snow-covered peaks. Dominating the backdrop is a life-size cutout of a smiling man with a tall orange-brown turban, rudraksha mala and red-and-white flower garlands, a blue-and-gold shawl and a gold necklace, with a raised right hand and a seated pose. Below, brass and bronze deity murti stand among flower garlands, including a Shiva-like figure within an arch and a Nataraja-style figure with a blue face. Brass plates hold marigold and flower offerings, oil lamps, nuts and snacks, and a pair of black sandals rests on a brass tray decorated with marigolds. Yellow Ganesha figurines sit at the left edge, and a card at the lower right reads KAILASA and TAIWAN.

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A photograph of a ritual altar set up in front of a large mountain backdrop with snowy peaks. At the centre stands a life-size cutout depiction of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban, a rudraksha mala with red and white flower garlands, a blue-and-gold shawl and gold necklace, seated with one hand raised in blessing; this is a printed depiction, not a physical person. The altar is draped in a tiger-stripe cloth over a red cloth. In front lie a large brass tray with dark cloth and yellow marigold petals, brass lamps, bowls of sweets and fruit, steel cups on an orange tray, and small brass deity figures and Ganesha figurines. A framed photograph of a seated man and a printed photo of people sit at the right. A white paper sign reads KAILASA TAIWAN. No physical people are visible in the scene.A photograph of a ritual offering table set against a large mountain landscape backdrop of snowy peaks. A life-size cutout depiction of a smiling bearded man in a crown-like turban, red and gold robes, red-and-white flower garlands and rudraksha mala sits behind the table with one hand raised in blessing. A tiger-striped cloth covers the table, which holds brass plates of flowers, sweets, a red apple, brass cups, small bowls of food, a kalasha-style lamp and a deity murti. Framed photographs and a small statue of a deity stand nearby. A white placard reads KAILASA TAIWAN.2024-10-08A puja altar set up against a mountain backdrop of snowy peaks and rocky cliffs. A large cutout portrait of a bearded man in an orange-and-saffron turban, blue-striped garment and multiple flower garlands is positioned at the center; the portrait is printed, not a physical person. A framed deity print of Lakshmi seated on a lotus holds lotus flowers and gold pots on the left. Brass plates of fruit, sweets, flower offerings and oil lamps, plus small brass deity figures and a kalasha, sit on a tiger-striped cloth over a maroon table. A paper sign reads KAILASA TAIWAN. A gold brocade cloth covers a lower table with a bowl of white liquid and a cord on it. No physical people are visible.2024-10-11A home shrine set up as a puja altar against a large mountain backdrop of snowy, rocky peaks. Centre, a printed image of a bearded man in an orange-brown turban and blue-and-orange robe, wearing a marigold garland and rudraksha-style beads, seated with hands raised. Flanked by a framed goddess image in red and gold on a pink lotus, small framed photographs, brass lamps, a brass kalasha and small deity figurines. Offerings on brass plates include fruit, sweets, flowers and small cups on a zebra-striped cloth. A white paper sign on the table reads KAILASA TAIWAN. Yellow-and-orange cloth covers a lower table with a bowl of food, a tray of cooked vegetables, a small cup and a book. No people are visible.2024-09-11A puja altar set up in a room with yellow walls, centred on a large backdrop of snow-capped mountain peaks. In the centre is a printed portrait of a bearded man wearing a tall orange-and-brown turban, a red and white flower garland and a dark rudraksha-style mala, with a blue shawl draped over his shoulder; this figure is a printed image on the backdrop, not a physical person, and the printed photo is not a physical person. A framed picture to the left shows a goddess with four arms seated on a pink lotus with a radiant golden halo. The altar table, draped in a dark red cloth and a zebra-striped mat, holds brass plates of fruit, bananas, oranges, sweets with marigold petals, small brass lamps, a conch-like bell, a brass deity murti, and steel cups. A sign on the orange-draped table reads KAILASA TAIWAN. No physical people are visible.A shrine table set up before a large mountain backdrop showing a snowy peak with orange-lit rock faces. On the table sit brass pooja vessels, a kalasha-style brass pot, small offerings, marigold and jasmine garlands, and a printed portrait of a bearded figure in white wrapped with a garland, flanked by framed photos. A sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN stands on a tiger-striped cloth. A cutout standee of a bearded man in a red turban, garlands and gold necklace stands at the right edge, and a framed picture of a goddess seated on a lotus appears at left. Orange and gold brocade covers a lower table with a steel bowl and bundled sticks. No people are visible.Indoor puja altar set up on a tiger-striped cloth over a red table runner. A large cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in a maroon turban and garland of red and white flowers, wearing a maroon and gold shawl and rudraksha mala, sits against a snowy mountain backdrop; the figure is a printed depiction on a cutout, not a physical person. In front is a brass tray holding black stone sandals decorated with yellow marigolds, along with brass pots, a small brass kalasha, bowls of fruit, sweets, green peas, betel leaves, flowers and a dark bronze Nataraja-style dancing deity statue. A framed painting of a goddess with lotuses stands behind on the left, next to a yellow printed booklet, and a small figurine rests on the table. No people are physically present.A shrine arrangement in a tiled room with a large mountain backdrop printed on fabric, showing rocky snowy peaks. Central on a dark-red cloth draped over a tiger-stripe pattern is a brass tray with lamps, flowers and small offerings. A cardboard cutout and a framed printed portrait show a turbaned figure in saffron-and-white clothing with a multi-strand flower garland and a gold necklace, seated with raised hand; he is a depiction, not a physical person, and no in-person identification is made. To the left is a framed deity image of a goddess seated on a lotus, with a small kalasha-style figure and a golden yellow-and-maroon brocade cloth on a low table in front. Potted green plants, white orchids and a sign reading KAILASA TAIWAN stand before the altar. No people are physically present.2024-09-10A puja altar set up in a room with yellow walls, covered with a tiger-stripe cloth over a red table. A large cutout photograph of a smiling bearded man in a maroon-and-gold turban and red shawl, wearing red-and-white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, stands at centre. Brass trays hold marigold petals, fruit, nuts and sweets; a brass kalasha-style vessel and a bronze Nataraja-style figure sit on the table. Behind is a backdrop of snowy mountain cliffs. Framed pictures include a deity image with a yellow-bordered sign and a photograph of a figure in a shrine. No people are physically present.2024-11-22A photograph of an altar display with no people present. A large mountain backdrop shows snow-dusted peaks and rocky slopes. On the left, a framed painting shows a goddess in red and gold seated on a pink lotus, with a garland draped above it. At centre, a life-size cutout figure of a bearded man in a turban and blue-and-gold garment, garlanded with flowers and wearing a rudraksha mala, sits beside a table. The table is covered in a tiger-striped cloth and holds fruit, brass plates, small metal cups, flower petals, oil lamps and a brass deity murti. A sign reads KAILASA TAIWAN. On the right, a gold brocade cloth holds two green-and-white garlands and small bundles of beads, alongside papaya halves on a brass tray and a large vase of white roses.2024-08-19A puja altar set up on a tiger-striped cloth over a red cloth, with a brass plate of marigolds, rose petals and a sliced fruit arrangement, brass bowls of grapes, nuts and green pods, and brass lamps and small bells. Behind the offerings stands a large life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in a maroon and gold shawl, a brown turban, layered red and white flower garlands and rudraksha malas, seated against a snowy mountain backdrop. Beside it hang a framed deity print of a goddess on a lotus and a yellow card titled Shabd-Ved. Small brass deity figures, a bronze Nataraja-style figure, potted green plants and a brass kalasha stand among the items. No people are visible.2024-08-30A puja altar set up against a snowy mountain backdrop in an indoor room. A large cardboard standee of a smiling bearded man in a tall ornate turban, red-and-white flower garlands, rudraksha mala and a maroon silk shawl with gold border stands at the back; the standee is a depiction, not a physical person. Draped in tiger-stripe fabric, the altar holds a brass tray of marigolds on dark stone pieces, bowls of nuts and edamame, small brass lamps, a brass kalasha-like vessel, a bronze Nataraja figure, a bronze lamp and a framed goddess image with lotus. No people are present.