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Outdoor photo under a white canopy tent at a KAILASA event in Toronto. A woman in a green and cream silk sari holds a brass puja plate with a lamp toward a framed portrait-like figure seated on a red velvet throne with bolster cushions. The seated figure wears an orange-red head wrap, white tilak, beaded pearl necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and sits before a gold-framed backdrop. Beside them, a woman in a magenta sweater and grey trousers wears a face mask and watches. On the right, an older man in a navy cardigan, red plaid scarf and white dhoti stands with palms joined in prayer. A red tablecloth covers the foreground table, with a brick building and glass windows behind.

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Photo 82887142022-10-16KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 10/16/20222022-10-16 +1 copiesPhoto 99226712022-10-16 +1 copiesOutdoor photo under a white pop-up canopy in front of a brick building. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial beaded necklaces sits on a red velvet armchair framed by an ornate gold throne-style chair. A woman in a green and cream sari holds a brass aarti lamp toward him with a flame-like gesture. On the right, an elderly man in a blue jacket, red-and-black checked scarf and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together, and a woman in a pink top stands behind him. An orange-draped table in front holds a brass oil lamp and printed booklets. a person cues: the orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala on the seated figure, presented in a ritual aarti. Printed booklet covers are visible but their text is not legible.2022-10-16 +1 copiesPhoto 99225172022-05-22 +1 copiesPhoto 82898782022-06-12 +1 copiesOutdoor tent with a large printed banner backdrop showing a temple complex, a hill landscape and two large painted-style figures, one with a golden crown and a smiling face. In front, a small altar with a seated figure in red and white robes wearing a crown-like turban, a yellow-and-orange flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace, flanked by brass lamps, flower arrangements and offerings on a green-and-purple cloth. A man in a white kurta with a red shawl stands at left, holding up an offering or lamp toward the altar. A woman in a white sari with a green blouse and red border holds a brass bell at right, with another woman in white beside her. Red plastic chairs and gravel are visible at the right edge.2024-03-29KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/17/20222022-01-17July 13 20222022-07-13Photo 82870482022-05-15 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual gathering under a white pop-up canopy on a paved lot, with cars and palm trees behind. A seated figure on a gold-trimmed throne-like chair wears a red turban and red-and-pink garments, draped with a large garland of red and white flowers; it appears to be a deity murti or portrait-style statue. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti holds a brass bowl while a younger priest in white dhoti and shawl stands beside him. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, including small children in white, stand on striped mats to receive the offering, while a man in a white kurta and gold-cord necklace watches and a woman holds a toddler in a red-and-white top. Bystanders in kurtas and salwar outfits stand nearby.2019-04-27Outdoors under a canopy, a man with long dark hair, white forehead paste and an ornate gold-and-beaded necklace sits on a red-cushioned throne with a golden back, smiling and extending his hands toward a devotee. He wears a rust-orange robe. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis wearing rudraksha malas and white-clad devotees stand close. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl and a garland of white flowers holds a framed portrait, while a woman in orange blouse steadies it. The framed portrait, decorated with white flower garlands, shows a man in orange robes. A decorated saffron-and-gold ceremonial parasol with a red emblem hangs overhead, and a brass bell and palm trees are visible. A group of onlookers fills the background. Ritual padapuja setting.2013-12-26