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A photograph of a home altar setup for KAILASA Trinidad & Tobago's Ganesh Chaturthi offering, with a yellow silk backdrop. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs above, and a long banner with the same text is affixed to a gold-embroidered yellow cloth draped over a maroon table. Three deity murtis stand on gold trays, each garlanded with marigolds and adorned with white and yellow flowers: a small figure in red and orange on the left, a central figure with a red cloth and flowers, and a figure on the right with a red garment and crown-like headdress. Along the front of the maroon-covered table are plates and bowls of offerings: bananas, a large papaya, apples, pears, grapes, blueberries, almonds, dates, sweets, nuts, fresh oranges, and a bowl of curry. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated altar table draped in red and gold brocade with peacock-feather motifs, bearing a white banner reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Behind it, a deity murti is garlanded with orange marigolds and red and purple flowers, and yellow curtains hang in the background. In front, a spread of offerings sits on a gold-patterned cloth: sliced pineapple, papaya, apples and green apples, bananas, grapes, a coconut, dried fruits and nuts in steel bowls, yellow and orange sweets, green chutney-like preparations and flatbreads. A small oil lamp sits near the altar. No people are visible in the frame.2024-10-31A photograph of a home-style shrine set up on an orange embroidered cloth before gold curtains. Three small figures sit on silver-and-gold square pedestals, each draped with flower garlands of white and lavender blossoms and red flowers. The central figure wears a red garment, a red-orange head covering and layered beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a crown, red garment and red flowers. The figure on the left is small and wears a red cap. A brass tray holds several bowls of cooked rice and offerings, and a small silver plate with red flowers sits to the right. A paper sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine room with gold curtains. On the left stands a large life-size cutout depiction of a bearded man in saffron-red robes, a red turban, a flower garland and gold necklaces, hands in anjali mudra, seated on a tiger-skin cushion over a gold-and-red throne seat, which is a depiction rather than a physical person. A sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO above the table and on a placard in front. On the central table covered with a gold cloth are three small deity murtis decorated with marigold garlands and white flowers, with a yellow and red cloth on a wooden tray. Below sit a platter of bananas, a melon, apples, fruit, sweets and dishes of food offerings in steel bowls on a maroon cloth.2024-06-09A photograph of a temple altar draped in gold shimmering fabric, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO taped to the curtain behind. Three small murti figures stand on gold-trimmed wooden platforms, each adorned with white and purple flower garlands and red flower offerings; the central figure wears a red cloth and a red-and-white garland. Below, a round brass tray holds several small bowls of food offerings, including rice, yellow and white preparations and red flowers. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine set up on an orange and gold embroidered cloth in front of gold curtains. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs at the top. Three murti sit on silver-edged wooden stands, decorated with lavender and orange flowers and green leaves: a small figure on the left, a central lingam-form with a gold cloth and flowers, and a crowned figure on the right. Metal bowls of rice, vegetables and sweets sit on a round brass tray in front, with a small brass plate of offerings to the right. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar table draped in orange and gold embroidered cloth, set against gold satin curtains. A white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO is pinned to the curtain. On the table stand small deity murti figures adorned with marigold and red flower garlands, flanked by flower-strewn platters. Offerings include a large steel bowl of green limes, a platter of golden fried snacks, a small bowl of grains and a bowl of sweets, with red hibiscus flowers scattered across the table. No people are visible.A small altar set up on a green table covered with a gold-and-pink peacock-patterned cloth, in front of gold drapes. A paper sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Three small figures stand on silver-edged wooden trays: a standing male figure in brown with a cap-like headpiece and flower garlands at left, a central figure in a yellow cloth draped over a seated form decorated with blue flowers and red ixora blossoms, and a figure in a gold cloth with a crown, flowers and red and yellow blooms at right. A brown wooden tray in front holds small bowls of rice, sweets and yellow powder with red ixora flowers. No people are visible.2024-12-18A blurred photograph of a shrine table draped in red and gold embroidered cloth in front of gold satin curtains. Three small figures sit on wooden platforms, each decorated with marigold and yellow flowers and red blossoms; the central figure wears a yellow garment and a red crown-like headpiece, while the flanking figures are smaller murtis in brown and gold. A round brass-like tray in front holds small bowls of offerings. A white paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No physical people are visible.2024-11-09A photograph of a temple altar display draped in orange cloth with gold embroidery and small mirror inserts, set against gold curtains. A paper sign with bold black capitals reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Three brass deity murtis stand on gold-patterned plinths: a small standing figure on the left, a central figure draped in a purple cloth and adorned with a gold necklace and garlands, and a seated figure on the right with red flower garlands and yellow flowers. Red flower petals are scattered at the bases. In the foreground is a round brass tray holding several small bowls of rice-based offerings, sweets and coloured preparations, with a red flower placed among them. No people are visible.2024-08-24A photograph of a temple altar set up for a puja, with three small deity murtis on raised silver-trimmed platforms against gold curtains. The murtis are adorned with garlands of white and blue flowers and red flower blossoms, with green leaves. The central figure sits on a golden cloth and the right figure wears a crown. The altar table is draped in an orange satin cloth with gold embroidery, and a green embroidered cloth with gold border sits in front. Silver plates hold offerings including cut fruit, red flowers, marigold-style blossoms, leaves, a small silver cup and a lump of white material. A paper sign hangs on the curtain reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set against gold silk curtains. A printed white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the curtain at centre. On a gold brocade-covered table stand three decorated metal murtis on square raised platforms, each adorned with red flower garlands and green leaves; the central figure wears a heavy gold necklace and the figure at right wears a crown. Below in front are a round wooden tray holding small bowls of rice, grains, and colourful offerings, and a silver plate with red flower petals. A strand of red and green paper or fabric garland hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-08-12A photograph of a temple altar set against gold curtains with a paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the fabric. Three deity murti stand on carved gold-trimmed raised platforms draped with a green peacock-patterned cloth. The central figure wears a red cloth and a heavy garland of white and purple flowers with a golden crown. The left figure is a smaller standing murti holding flowers, and the right figure has a crown and red garments with flower garlands. In the foreground is a round brass tray holding nine small bowls of offerings, including white rice, yellow and orange preparations, a dish with a red topping and green-garnished food, representing naivedyam. No people are visible.