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A decorated altar scene with a smiling person standing at centre, wearing a brown and red floral headpiece with white flowers, a dense garland of green leaves and white blossoms, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, and an orange-brown garment. Around them are painted and printed deity images: a goddess figure on the left with red flowers and a crown, an elephant-headed deity behind, and a large blue-skinned Shiva image on the right with a crescent moon, coiled serpent, and beaded necklaces. A wooden sign reading FAMILY hangs from the central figure's neck. Brass and green decorations sit on the lower right, with leafy garlands draped across the altar.

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A smiling person sits cross-legged on a cushion in front of a backdrop of large painted deity images: Ganesha with an elephant head and ornate crown on the left, and blue-skinned Shiva with a crescent moon and matted hair beside a white bull with painted horns on the right. The seated person wears a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces, with a rust-coloured turban-like headpiece decorated with white flowers and a sprig of wheat-like stalks in the lap. A wooden sign reading FAMILY rests in front. To the left, a decorated figure with red flowers, pearl necklaces and dark hair stands beside a sunlit backdrop of a waterfall. One physical person is visible.2021-10-30A seated person in an orange and saffron garment sits before a shrine decorated with floral garlands, leaves and a wooden sign reading FAMILY. The person wears a brown woven headpiece with white flowers, layered rudraksha and bead malas, and a leafy garland. 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The setting resembles a devotional display in an ashram-style space.2021-08-27KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 11/15/20212021-11-15A seated person in a red-orange robe and rudraksha beads sits at a decorated altar, holding green leaves and smiling, with a wooden sign reading FAMILY in front of them. Behind them hang large painted banners of Ganesha with an elephant head and Shiva with blue skin and a cobra, plus a cow image; a goddess figure with red flowers stands to the left. The altar holds small brass murtis, fruit, marigolds, bells, and a plate with offerings.2021-11-05A seated person in a red-and-saffron outfit sits smiling on a cushion in front of large painted banners of Hindu deities. Flowers adorn the person's head and garland, and a wooden sign reading FAMILY rests on the cushion. To the left, a colourful banner shows a goddess with red flowers, gold jewellery and a bright necklace. Behind the seated person, a banner depicts a multi-armed elephant-headed deity with a golden crown and gold jewellery. To the right, a blue-skinned deity with a crescent moon in his matted hair, rudraksha beads and a serene expression is shown. A small brass bowl sits on the cushion, and a framed black-and-white photograph hangs on a wall.2021-08-29KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 11/2/20212021-11-02 +1 copiesKAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 8/28/20212021-08-28KAILASA LATIN AMERICA on 9/24/20212021-09-24A seated person smiles in front of a colourful backdrop of Hindu deity images. Behind them stands an elephant-headed Ganesha with a crown and red tilak, and to the right a blue-skinned Shiva with a crescent moon in his hair and a white bull beside him. Flower garlands of white and pink blossoms hang around the person's neck and shoulders, and a flower-decorated headdress sits on their head. They wear orange and red clothing with rudraksha-style beads and sit before a wooden sign reading FAMILY. 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