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A decorated altar shrine with no people present. A large painted backdrop of a seated figure in an ochre-red turban and robe, adorned with a green, blue and white garland and marigold necklaces, is framed by ornate temple-style arches and columns. In front, a draped cream cloth table holds a deity murti in dark robes with gold ornaments, a standing figure in a purple garment with orange and white marigold garlands, a small garlanded figure at left, and a brass kalasha-style vessel. Maroon satin bolsters flank a round pink plate of brass lamps or offerings scattered with red and white flowers, bordered by orange marigold garlands.

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A decorated puja altar at a KAILASA temple setting, with no people visible. A large printed backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange-red turban and saffron garment seated before ornate arches and columns; he is a depiction on a backdrop, not a physical person in the scene. In front, a white-draped table holds a bronze-toned figure, a green, white and yellow garland, and marigold garlands. A small framed picture of an ornate temple gopuram sits on an easel at left, and a second altar at right is trimmed with orange and yellow marigold garlands and holds small deity figures. A round tray with offerings and small brass items rests on a pink cushion with purple bolsters, and a yellow framed mandala-style card leans at the lower right.2026-10-13KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/21/20212021-03-21A photograph of a temple-style altar set against an ornate painted backdrop of golden arches, pillars and makara-like carvings. On a raised wooden platform stands a large painted or printed image of a seated figure wearing a red turban, orange-saffron robes and red garlands, with hands in a blessing gesture; this is a depiction, not a person present. In front, a cushioned maroon throne with gold fringe holds red flowers and a small shrine image, and a wicker basket of red flowers sits on a side table. Brass candlesticks flank the altar on a white tiled floor. No physical people are present.A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a red-orange turban, a long white rudraksha-style necklace and multiple garlands sits on a throne-like seat before a large painted backdrop of a deity in pink and red robes flanked by attendants. In front, a small deity murti decorated with yellow and white flowers stands on an orange cloth-covered platform. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a plate of bananas, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a framed photograph with flowers are arranged around the seat.A life-size cutout portrait of a smiling man in a red turban, red saffron-toned robe, rudraksha mala, and red and yellow flower garlands stands behind a worship altar. He raises both palms in a blessing gesture. The portrait is not a physical person. In front, a large polished brass kalasha-style vessel holds flowers, a yantra plate and offerings on a dark cloth with gold leaf trim. Yellow marigolds and pink and purple flowers decorate the altar. At the left stands a small framed picture of a multi-headed deity, and a brass oil lamp burns at the lower left beside a conch shell. No physical people are visible. The scene reflects a puja or lagu puja setting.2024-09-15A photograph of a shrine arrangement with a large printed backdrop and a framed portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing a gold-and-green turban, a red-and-gold shawl and a garland of white and red flowers, seated with one hand raised in blessing. The portrait is a depiction, not a person present. In front of it stands a white-draped altar table with a red-and-gold bordered pillow, small figurines of deity murtis, white flowers scattered on the cloth, brass oil lamps, and a framed red-and-gold picture of a temple beside the altar. A brass vessel heaped with red flowers sits on the floor in the foreground, flanked by maroon cushions with gold trim. A red-draped table on the left holds fruit and offerings. No physical people are visible.2026-10-13A decorated altar display in a room with a white wall. Centrally, a large printed portrait on white board shows a smiling bearded man in a rust-red turban and red-orange robe, adorned with marigold and yellow garland strands and a gold necklace; this is a depiction, not a physical person. Behind it, a circular arch graphic shows a multi-headed deity murti. Flanking the altar are dark photographic backdrops of banyan-like trees, a gold repoussé ornamental backdrop, and a small golden deity figure with a green garland. In front, a small deity murti with gold ornaments and rudraksha-type beads sits on a brown bead base, surrounded by brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings on a thali, and a pink-bordered cloth. No physical people are visible.2021-03-21KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/21/20212021-07-21Photograph of a temple shrine room set up for a Diwali puja. In the centre, a large life-size printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban, saffron robe with a red and gold shawl, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers sits on a magenta cushioned seat; this is a printed depiction, not a person. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a shell (conch) and a brass bell rest on a silver tray, yellow and white chrysanthemums are in a vase, an open book lies on a wooden stand, and gold sandals are placed on an orange cloth. Two deity murtis draped in orange silk with flower garlands flank the scene. Steel bowls of savoury snacks and sweets are arranged on trays on the floor, and a plate of vegetable offerings sits on a red cloth. The cutout is a depiction of the person shown.2020-11-14KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/17/20212021-03-17A seated figure on a red-draped throne-like seat in front of a large painted backdrop of deities in red and pink garments with garlands. The seated figure wears a red turban, ochre-orange garment, rudraksha-style beaded mala, and a pink flower at the chest. A blue tablecloth with gold border covers a low altar table holding brass plates, oil lamps, a kalasha-like object, and flowers. A fluttering blurred hand is in the foreground left. A red-and-gold umbrella stands at right. No other physical people are clearly visible.2021-07-01Photo 82867352022-05-15 +1 copies