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A small shrine arrangement on a white wall. Centre is a metallic silver-toned statue of a standing sannyasi figure wearing a saffron-orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas around the neck, and holding a small object in the raised hand. To the right is a brown fabric cushion or bolster with a green-and-gold emblem featuring a deity-like figure. At left is an orange-brown flag bearing a golden kalasha (pot) motif. In front lower left is a small printed cut-out figure of a bearded man in saffron clothing seated with hands joined. No physical people are present; all figures are statues, printed images or emblems.

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A photograph of a ceremonial display. A gold-toned statue of a bald, standing sannyasi in orange-saffron robes stands centre-right, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a red sash, one hand raised in blessing. A small printed cutout of a seated figure in orange robes with a gold necklace sits in front at lower centre. At left, a triangular saffron-red flag bears a gold kalasha-like emblem. At right, a dark maroon cloth with a green and gold circular emblem. The background is a plain pale wall.2024-06-08A photograph of a devotional tableau on a shelf against a pale wall. A large silver-coloured statue of a standing guru stands on the right, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace over a pink-orange robe, holding a staff in one hand and raising the other in blessing. Behind it is a dark maroon draped cloth with a decorative silver-and-green emblem. On the left, a red-orange flag with a golden emblem hangs beside a small cut-out printed figure of a seated man in saffron clothing with a turban, rudraksha and gold necklace. The statue and printed figure are not living people; no physical people are present.2024-08-01A photograph of a home shrine display. On the right stands a large golden-brown statue of a standing male figure with an ornate crown-like headdress, multiple rudraksha mala beads, a red shawl, and a trident held in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. Behind it is a deep red draped backdrop with a decorative gold-and-green emblem. At left, a red-and-gold triangular flag with a golden figure is displayed. In the foreground a small cutout or printed image of a seated figure wearing a red turban, gold necklace and red robe sits on a dark carved pedestal with rudraksha beads. A small golden figurine appears at the bottom right beside the statue's base, and a small figure is visible at the lower right edge.2024-07-08Close photo of a home altar with a metallic statue of a bald, smiling male figure in orange cloth, rudraksha malas and a long staff, hands raised in greeting, standing on a silver pedestal. Behind it a red-and-gold flag with a golden emblem, a small printed picture of a bearded figure in orange, an incense stick in a holder, a dark cushion with a rudraksha mala draped over it, and small brass figurines in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a shrine arrangement with a standing statue of a bald sage in orange saffron robes and a long wooden staff, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a red cloth at the chest, one hand raised in blessing. Beside it is a seated figure in a red-brown wrap, and a cutout of a figure in orange and gold with a crown-like headdress sits behind on the left. Foreground items include a brass lamp, a small golden shivalinga, a figure of Ganesha, a small statue of a seated devotee, and a lit oil lamp in a red bowl with decorative paper frills. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or printed cutouts.2024-06-08A small metallic figurine of a bald, bearded sage in saffron-orange draped garments stands on an ornate golden pedestal, holding a silver trident. Several rudraksha mala strands and a gold chain hang over his shoulders, and pink flowers are tucked around the figure. Behind it stands an orange triangular flag with a gold emblem, and a sliver of a brown-robed person appears at the right edge. A partly visible tray of rudraksha beads and pink petals sits in the foreground. This is a statue, so no living person is pictured as the central subject.2024-10-28A photograph of a shrine-like display with no people present. On the left a hanging maroon-and-gold flag shows a golden ornate figure. Centre-right a rolled maroon cushion or bolster sits beside a small standing cutout figure of a man with a saffron turban, gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, seated in a cross-legged pose and gesturing with one hand. On the right stands a golden deity murti with a trident, dark red garment and bead garlands. Rudraksha malas lie in the foreground near a brass vessel. A small white sign behind reads KAILASA SIERRA LEONE.2024-10-08A photograph of two figurines and a flag. On the right stands a large silver-toned statue of a robed sage in a dark red-brown hat, wrapped in a red-brown shawl with gold-patterned trim, holding a staff in one hand and raising the other in blessing, with an ornate green-and-gold backdrop behind. In the centre foreground is a smaller figurine of a bearded figure in a red-orange turban, wearing a golden necklace and bare-chested with raised hand. On the left hangs a red-orange flag bearing a gold-toned emblem of a lion-like figure and a pot-like motif. The statues are displayed indoors against a plain white wall.2024-02-09A brass-coloured standing statue of a bald sage with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a maroon robe and layered rudraksha malas with ornamental beads, holding a trident-like staff, placed on an ornate pedestal. Beside it sit smaller bronze figures including a seated Ganesha-style deity, a cutout paper-print photo of a figure in maroon and gold, a plate of yellow offerings, and red flowers arranged on a red cloth. This is a puja display of statues and offerings, with no living people visible.2024-05-09A small silver-toned statue of a smiling male figure in an orange turban and orange draped garment, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a silver bead necklace, with a yellow tassel at the shoulder. One hand is raised in blessing and the other rests open, and a gold-coloured staff or trident-like rod rises at the lower left. The statue sits in front of a deep maroon cushioned backdrop, a deity murti displayed in a ritual setting.2024-09-18A close photograph of a small figurine of a smiling bald monk-like figure with hands pressed together in greeting. The figure wears a dark brown rudraksha mala draped across the chest and shoulders, an orange robe, and ornate silver-and-jewelled ornaments with blue and red stones. A yellow tassel hangs from the shoulder. Behind it, a dark red fabric backdrop holds a round green medallion with an inlaid jewelled design of multicoloured stones. No people are visible; the subject is a statue or figurine.2024-09-16A copper-coloured statue of a shaved-headed figure seated on a maroon cushioned seat, wearing an orange saffron robe draped over the shoulders. Multiple strands of rudraksha beads hang across the chest with a gold and jewelled pendant of red and green stones and pearl drops. A gold tassel with white and yellow threads hangs at the right shoulder. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a gold ceremonial trident-like staff alongside, and the left hand rests open at the side. The statue has a painted or marked forehead and a smiling face. No people are visible; the figure is a statue or murti.2024-07-09