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Indoor ceremony with a large printed cutout photograph of a smiling man in a red-orange turban with a gold ornament, wearing a gold necklace, garland of red and yellow flowers, gold armbands and an orange-red shawl, seated on a red cushioned throne behind an ornate white carved arch. In front, a seated man in orange robes, white face mask, rudraksha beads and a white ash marking on the arm holds a microphone and speaks. Beside him, a shirtless man in a white and gold dhoti with a black face mask and blue beaded necklace sits with hands folded and eyes closed. Oil lamps with red flower garlands flank the throne and a potted palm stands at right.

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Two young boys in saffron-orange robes and black dreadlock-style wraps sit before a large cutout portrait of a bearded man in a red-and-orange turban, gold necklaces and a saffron shawl, raising one hand in blessing. Both boys wear white face masks and rudraksha malas; the boy on the left holds a ritual rod and a coconut on a wooden table while the boy on the right holds his palms together in namaste. Behind them are cream carved lattice panels, gold drapery, a potted palm and a brass oil lamp on the left.2020-12-22Indoor temple-style stage framed by white carved lattice arches and potted palms against a yellow wall. Behind is a large printed portrait, seated on a throne, of a bearded man in a red-orange turban with a gold ornament, gold necklaces and a red-orange shawl, one hand raised in blessing. In front, a person in orange robes with a black turban, white face markings, a white face mask and rudraksha malas sits with palms pressed together in prayer before a microphone stand on a red cloth-covered seat. a person is not established here; the seated figure matches the printed portrait only loosely, so the in-person figure is treated as a devotee in prayer.2021-02-02Two saffron-robed young male devotees sit in front of an ornate white carved wooden arch draped with gold curtains and a potted palm. The seated man on the left, wearing a white face mask, holds a microphone and presses his palms together in namaskar, with rudraksha malas and white ash marks on his arms. The young man on the right, with a black turban and red tilak on his forehead, holds a coconut in his hand. Behind them is a large cardboard cutout portrait of a smiling bearded man in a red-and-gold turban, gold necklaces and garlands, raising one hand in blessing. A brass lamp and flowers sit on a wooden table in the lower left.2020-12-25KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/23/20202020-12-23KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/18/20202020-12-18KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/20/20202020-12-20KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/16/20212021-01-16A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes wearing a black turban, rudraksha malas and a face mask, speaking into a microphone at a wooden lectern on a cushioned white throne-style chair with red upholstery, decorated with marigold garlands and brass lamps. Behind him is a large printed portrait of a bearded man in a red-brown turban, gold necklaces and red garlands seated on an ornate carved white arch, labelled as a portrait.2021-01-04A photo of a seated speaker in an orange sannyasi wrap with white ash markings on his arms, wearing a black turban and multiple rudraksha malas over bare chest, speaking into a microphone on a stand while holding a small book. Behind him a large printed backdrop shows a smiling bearded man in a red-brown turban, gold ornate necklaces and bangles, seated on a tiger-print cloth with one hand raised, beside a white carved marble arch and potted palm leaves. The speaker is the only physical person visible; the backdrop figure is printed. No readable text is visible.2021-01-22KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/2/20212021-02-02KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/6/20212021-01-06Two saffron-robed sannyasis sit before an ornate white carved throne backed by gold drapery and potted palms. The man on the left, wearing a white face mask and a dark turban, presses his palms together in anjali while holding a microphone; a rudraksha mala hangs at his chest. The younger man beside him wears a dark turban, orange cloth and beaded necklaces, and holds a coconut above a wooden table, seemingly in a ritual offering. Behind them stands a large printed cutout depicting a bearded figure in a red turban, gold necklaces and a garland, raising one hand in blessing; it is a depiction on a board, not a physical person. A small brass oil lamp, a bell and red flowers sit on a side table.2020-12-19