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Graphic schedule poster for Vijayadashami on 15 October 2021, with two framed photographs above and an event timetable below. The left photo shows a richly decorated multi-armed goddess murti with a gold crown, red and gold ornaments, and a ringed mandala backdrop. The right photo shows a bare-chested man with a gold crown, a long gold-capped staff, layered gold necklaces and bangles seated on an ornate gold throne before draped curtains, with his hand raised in blessing. Below is a table of start and end times listing welcoming and demonstration, Durga Dashami Puja, abhishekam, Special Live Darshan at 8:50 am, Kailash Courtyard Session, Vijayotsavam, and Durga Visarjan, followed by an evening special programme from 7pm IST including Dhvajarohanam, Special Satsang, Thulabharam, Padapuja and pancharati. Faint star-of-David style yantra lines sit behind the text on a gold background.

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A graphic announcement for KAILASA's Navaratri 2021 celebration on 14 October, Mahanavami, with a golden background and text offering auspicious blessings for Ayudha Puja. On the left, a richly decorated deity murti of Durga with a golden crown, jewelled ornaments, green and red embellishments and yellow marigold garlands. On the right, a smiling man with long dark hair, a golden crown with red jewels, a tilak, gold beaded necklaces and a raised hand in blessing, seated before an ornate golden throne. Social media handles appear at the lower right.2021-10-14KAILASA OHIO, USA on 10/18/20202020-10-18A priest performs aarti before a richly decorated Durga murti in a temple shrine. The shrine is framed by gold and multicoloured embroidered arches and a red curtain. The Durga figure has multiple arms holding weapons, a crown, jewelled ornaments and garlands of white and red flowers. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with long matted hair and a white forehead mark holds a flaming oil lamp in his right hand, wears rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, and has an orange cloth draped over his shoulders. The shrine is labelled Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7, Durga Pratima Prana Pratishtha. One physical person is visible.2021-10-13September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a Durga puja at a temple shrine with deep red draped cloth and gold garland borders. A central deity murti of Durga with multiple arms, a golden crown and a garland of yellow and red flowers stands in an ornate golden arch, with a lion beside her and a demon figure at her feet. Flanking images include Ganesha in pink and gold at left and a goddess murti in red and gold at right. In the foreground, a figure with long matted hair, wearing an orange cloth and white sacred markings, holds up a lit flame toward the deity during aarti. Caption on the image reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Saptami Durga Puja & Arati.2021-10-13A large ornate murti of the goddess Durga, with a golden crown and many arms holding weapons including a sword and trident. She wears a red and gold ornamented sari-style garment, yellow flower garlands, and jewelry. Behind her is a golden sunburst-style halo and painted panels of mythological scenes. The caption identifies this as Navaratri 2021, Day 8, Mahashtami Durga Sandhi Puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. No physical people are visible.2021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14A photograph inside a decorated shrine hall showing a large central deity murti of Durga with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded in red and yellow marigold flowers, flanked by smaller murtis of Ganesha on the left and other goddesses on the right, all within gold-framed arches. Strings of coloured lights and red drapes frame the scene. In the foreground two men in ritual dress sit on a patterned mat facing the altar: one bare-chested with a white-shaved head and orange cloth draped over his shoulder, the other with dark hair, rudraksha beads and an orange cloth, both performing puja with lamps and offerings. A signboard reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, with a caption for Navaratri 2021, Day 8, Mahashtami Durga Sandhi Puja.2021-10-14September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +2 copiesA photograph of a Durga murti in a richly decorated shrine with a gold and red embroidered arch, multiple arms holding weapons and a crown, and yellow and red flower garlands draped on the figure. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange cloth with a rudraksha-style neck cord faces the deity, performing worship at the Durga Pratima Prana Pratishtha during Navaratri at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. Red curtains and gold tassels frame the scene.2021-10-13October 14 20212021-10-14