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A puja altar arranged in front of a cutout portrait of a smiling bearded figure wearing a large orange-gold turban, layered gold beaded necklaces and a tan robe, one hand raised in blessing. The portrait sits on a red and gold striped backdrop with circular patterns. In front, a golden deity murti stands on a golden pedestal with yellow flower garlands, orange marigold heaps, a tray of food in steel bowls, a brass lamp with a lit flame and a small brass bell. A framed sign on the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No people are visible in the scene. The figure in the portrait is a printed cutout, not a physical person, and the a person field is unsure because the portrait's appearance is only partly clear enough to call probable.

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A 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 life-size printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a jewel and gold garlands, hand raised in blessing, stands behind a puja altar draped with a red and orange patterned cloth. Three small metallic deity murtis, one wearing green and gold with a Gambian-flag-like colour scheme, sit before the cutout while smoke rises between them. A white Ganesha figure stands at right, and a sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. A steel plate holds marigold garlands and offerings, with bowls of rice and kumkum, a brass bell, and a small oil lamp at right. Plain-looking brass implements sit on the cloth.2024-07-09A cutout life-size printed photograph of a bearded man in a brown turban and orange-brown robe, with layered yellow flower garlands and gold ornaments, stands behind an altar with a red and orange draped backdrop. The figure's right hand is raised in blessing. Beside it on a small easel sign is a framed placard, and in front sit two small gold-coloured deity murti adorned with garlands and flowers. A silver thali holds yellow flowers and orange marigold petals. A brass oil lamp burns at the lower left and a small brass bell rests nearby, with a kalasha-like brass vessel and incense sticks. The printed cutout is a depiction, not a physical person in the scene.2024-08-09A photograph of a home shrine set up with a large printed cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man wearing a tan turban with a gold ornament, a yellow-gold garland, gold necklaces and gold armbands, against a red and gold silk drape. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and is a printed image, so it is classed as depiction of a Swamiji candidate (probable) based on the turban, gold garlands and ornate clothing. In front stand small gold deity murti figures, a metal plate of yellow marigold petals with orange kumkum and vibhuti, small bowls of rice and offerings, and a lit oil lamp on the left. A framed sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of a home shrine set against a maroon and orange patterned cloth backdrop. A life-size cutout or printed standee of a smiling bearded man in an orange-saffron robe, a tall brown turban with a gold ornament, a gold rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces, raising one hand in blessing. Beside it stands a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. On the table below are brass and gold deity figurines, a silver tray with yellow flower petals, a plate of orange food topped with yellow flowers, a lit oil lamp, small brass vessels and a glass. No physical people are present; the figure is a printed depiction.2024-09-16A photograph of a shrine table draped in a red and gold patterned cloth with green leaves hanging above. Centre stands a life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling bearded man in an orange-brown turban with a rudraksha-style garland of yellow flowers and gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing. Before it are small metal and gold-toned deity murtis dressed in red garments, flanked by marigold and yellow flower garlands. A silver tray holds yellow flowers and offerings, with small bowls of rice and kumkum, a brass bell, a small oil lamp and a white Ganesha murti on a plate to the right. A framed sign reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No living people are visible.2024-07-09A puja arrangement in front of a large standing cutout photograph of a smiling man with a trimmed beard, wearing an orange-brown turban with a gold ornament, a multi-strand yellow flower garland, gold bangles and an orange-brown garment, with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the cutout is a framed sign reading KAILASA THE GAMBIA. Three small gold-and-orange metal figurines stand on a white patterned cloth, surrounded by yellow and orange marigold petals. In front, a large steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold and black cloth pieces, with a small oil lamp burning on a plate, incense sticks, a handbell, and bowls of rice and orange flowers. The scene is an orange-draped altar with no people visible.2024-03-09Indoor shrine photograph of a life-size cutout figure of a bearded man in an orange-brown turban and orange robe, adorned with yellow flower garlands, gold necklaces and bracelets, one hand raised in blessing, set against a red and orange draped backdrop. Gold metal deity murtis stand on a dark cloth-covered table with a silver plate of marigold and yellow flowers, a small oil lamp, a brass bell, a bowl of orange offering, and a small brass vessel. A white placard reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. The cutout is a depiction, not a physically present person, and no people are visible in the scene.2024-09-16Indoor 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 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 home shrine with a large cut-out portrait of a smiling bearded man in a saffron-brown turban with a white knot ornament, wearing a golden garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and a raised hand gesture. The portrait stands on a red and gold shimmering cloth. In front are small brass deity murti, a brass plate of marigold and yellow flower petals, a lit oil lamp, a brass bell and bowls of offerings. A sign beside the portrait reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. No physical people are visible; the figure is a printed depiction.2024-05-09A photograph of a home shrine set up on a dark table draped with red and gold fabric. Behind it hangs a red and gold cloth with a large cut-out printed figure of a bearded man in orange robes, a golden garland, gold necklaces and a tall orange turban with a gold emblem, raising one hand in blessing. A framed white sign beside it reads "KAILASA THE GAMBIA". On a silver tray in front stand several small gold-coloured figurines of deities. Nearby are small brass bowls with orange and white offerings, a brass bell, marigold flowers and a lit oil lamp on a brass dish. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09