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A photograph of a shrine set up indoors before gold silk curtains. On the left stands a large life-size cutout of a smiling man with a rust-orange turban decorated with a jewelled ornament, a long orange-red robe, layered garlands of white and pink flowers, a gold pendant and bangles, seated on a tiger-skin cushion. The central right area holds a yellow embroidered table covered with a cloth, bearing three small murtis on wooden stands: a small brass figure of a child-like deity on the left, a red-clad figure adorned with flowers and jewellery in the centre, and a figure in red and gold on the right, with flowers and marigold garlands around them. Thali trays with sweets, fruit, and offerings sit on the table, and a small white paper sign with printed letters hangs on the curtain.

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A photograph of an indoor shrine set against gold-yellow silk drapes hung from metal rods. On the left, a life-size printed cutout of a seated figure in a red-orange robe, a red turban with a white marking, layered garlands of orange and pink flowers, a large gold pendant and gold bangles, seated on a tiger-striped cloth; the cutout's raised right hand is shown in a blessing gesture. In the centre a white paper sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On a gold-embroidered cloth table stand three small decorated pedestals with marigold garlands: a standing deity murti, a silver-clad figure, and a seated deity with green leaves. In front sits a round brass tray with small bowls of white and yellow food offerings, which appear to be naivedyam. No people are visible.2024-02-12A photograph of a small temple corner with gold curtains behind it. On the left stands a life-size cutout of a bearded man in a red turban with a tilak, wearing a garland of red and pink flowers, a gold pendant, bangles, and red-and-saffron robes, seated on a tiger-striped cloth. This figure is a printed cutout, not a physical person. A white paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO. On the right, a gold-embroidered cloth covers a table holding three small murtis adorned with red flowers and green leaves, along with brass plates of offerings and a bowl. No physical people are visible.2024-08-12A shrine room with gold silk curtains behind a small altar draped in an orange embroidered cloth. On the altar stand three small metal deity murtis, each set on a wooden tray with red flower petals and marigold garlands. A life-size printed photo of a bearded man sits at left, seated on a tiger-skin cushion, wearing a red-maroon turban with a crest, a red shawl, rudraksha-style beaded and flower garlands, and gold ornaments. A paper sign taped to the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO. No living people are visible.A room with gold curtains and a small altar draped in orange embroidered cloth. On the left a life-size cutout or printed figure of a man seated on a tiger-striped cloth, wearing a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces, a red garment, gold bangles and a raised hand. On the altar stand small deity murtis, a gold-decorated figure in a yellow cloth, a brass oil lamp, and red flowers and green leaves as offerings. A white sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No living people are visible.2024-09-10Indoor temple shrine with gold silk drapes hung behind an altar draped in red and gold embroidered cloth. On the left, a large printed backdrop shows a seated bearded figure in a red-and-gold turban, red robe and layered floral garlands, with a raised palm, seated on a tiger skin. A small paper sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO. The altar holds small deity figures, a brass plate, bowls, flowers and offerings. No physical people are visible. The backdrop is a depiction, and the robe, turban and garlands match the presentation cues, so the candidate is marked probable.Indoor temple shrine with yellow-gold silk curtains hung across the back wall. A large printed poster on the left shows a seated, smiling bearded figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with layered gold and flower garlands, raised hand in blessing, seated on a tiger-striped cloth. A paper sign taped to the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO. On the right, a green embroidered cloth covers a table holding small metal murti figures, orange marigold flowers, a brass bowl and gold plates. Tiled floor, no physical people visible.2024-12-18Indoor temple shrine with gold curtains hung behind it. On the left stands a large printed cutout photograph of a smiling man with a moustache, wearing a red-orange turban with a crest, layered gold and flower garlands, rudraksha-style beads, orange-red robes and bangles, seated with one hand raised in blessing on a tiger-striped seat. A small white sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the right, an orange embroidered tablecloth covers a low altar holding three small deity murtis on gold-trimmed stands, each decorated with red flowers; the central figure wears a yellow garment and the right figure is adorned with yellow and green. Red flower petals are scattered on the altar.2024-02-10A photograph of a temple shrine room with gold satin curtains behind a draped orange brocade altar. On the left, a large printed portrait of a man seated on a tiger-skin cushion wears a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with hands raised in a mudra. A white paper sign taped to the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the altar, three small deity murtis sit on decorated trays, adorned with white and pink flower garlands and green leaves, with a few flowers scattered in front.A photograph of a temple shrine room with gold satin curtains hung on a rod. On the left stands a large printed cutout portrait of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-red robe, wearing layered garlands of white and pink flowers, a gold pendant necklace and bangles, with one hand raised in a mudra on a tiger-striped seat; the cutout is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Centre back hangs a white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO. On the right, an orange embroidered cloth covers a table holding three small deity murtis on wooden platforms, each adorned with white flower garlands, red blossoms and green leaves. No living people are visible.A temple altar room with gold satin curtains hung on a rail. On the left, a large printed portrait of a seated man shows a red turban, a red garment, multiple rudraksha-style beaded malas and ornate gold necklaces, with hands raised in blessing, and a tiger-skin seat beneath him. This is a printed picture, not a physical person; the figure has distinctive long-style turban, red robes and ornate neck adornments, so it is a probable Swamiji depiction. A paper sign taped to the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On a green embroidered tablecloth at right sit three small deity murtis on gold-edged trays, decorated with red and orange flowers and green leaves. Garlands of pink and white flowers hang at the curtain edges. No physical people are visible.Indoor shrine set-up with gold satin curtains hung on a rod behind it. On the left stands a large life-size cutout or printed standee of a seated, smiling man in a red-orange turban with a rudraksha-style ornament, a red-orange robe, multiple flower garlands and gold necklaces, hands raised in a gesture of blessing; this is a depiction and the appearance cues are distinctive, so this is a probable Swamiji depiction. A white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO is taped to the curtain centre. On the right, a draped orange and gold embroidered table holds three small deity murtis on pedestals decorated with red flower petals and garlands: a small standing figure at left, a yellow-clad murti with a gold face at centre, and a figure with flowers at right. No physical people are present apart from the depicted figure.A photograph of a temple altar setup in front of gold curtains. On the left stands a large printed cutout of a seated figure in saffron-red robes, a red and gold turban, a gold-and-flower garland and a gold chest ornament, with hands raised in a mudra and a tiger-skin seat, appearing as a depiction on a backdrop. A white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the curtain at centre. On an orange embroidered cloth stand three small deity murtis on gold-edged trays, decorated with red flower garlands and yellow flowers, one dressed in a dark blue cloth with gold ornaments. No people are visible.2024-08-24