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A photograph of a temple shrine set on a dark stone platform before gold curtains. Three metal murtis stand in a row: at left a small standing figure in a red head covering and ornate jewelry, in the centre a decorated stone or lingam-like form draped in white cloth with a gold necklace and a purple and gold border, and at right a seated deity murti with a raised hand holding a staff and a crown, wearing a white dhoti-style cloth. In front sit a silver bowl holding a red flower and white sweets, and an empty silver plate. The white marble floor frames the scene. No people are visible.

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Photograph of a temple altar with three deity murtis set on a dark stone platform in front of gold drapery. On the left stands a small bronze-coloured standing figure wearing a red-brown headpiece, beaded malas and ornaments. In the centre sits a white-draped murti adorned with a large gold necklace, jewelled collar and a purple-and-gold border. On the right a four-armed bronze deity murti is seated, wearing a white and gold dhoti-style cloth, jewelled necklaces and a tall crown, holding a staff. A silver bowl containing yellow and white offerings sits on the floor in front. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set on a dark wooden platform in front of a gold curtain. On the left stands a small bronze-coloured figure in a red turban and a dark garment with a jewelled necklace, holding a staff. In the centre, a red silk cloth covers a base draped with heavy gold and jewelled necklaces. On the right, a seated bronze-coloured deity murti with a crown and multiple arms holds a lotus-like object, dressed in red and gold silk with jewelled ornaments and a garland. In the foreground, a silver bowl holds yellow flowers and petals as an offering. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar draped with a gold brocade cloth embroidered with green, pink and gold motifs, backed by gold curtains. Three deity murtis sit on silver-trimmed raised platforms: a small standing figure at left in gold and silver ornaments, a central figure draped in an orange and maroon garment with a heavy gold and blue jewelled necklace, and a seated female deity at right holding a lotus-like object, wearing a crown, gold necklaces and a red and gold skirt. A round steel tray in front holds a small steel bowl, a glass of white liquid, white sweets and a heap of red flowers. No people are visible.2024-07-10A photograph of a shrine set against gold silk drapes. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs at the top centre. On a dark platform stand three figures: a small standing bronze figure with a red headdress at left, a central seated deity murti draped in white cloth with an ornate gold necklace and jewelled collar, and a seated deity murti at right holding a small object in one hand and wearing a crown and gold ornaments. A red flower garland hangs at the far right edge. In the foreground on the marble ledge sit a small silver bowl of red flowers and an empty silver plate. No people are visible.2024-07-10A photograph of a temple altar set up for daily puja on a dark wooden tray against a gold silk curtain. Three figures stand or sit on the tray: at left a small standing figure with a red turban and layered gold and bead necklaces, at centre a white cloth-draped shape wrapped in a heavy gold necklace with a blue flower on top, and at right a seated deity murti with a gold crown, gold ornaments and white and gold dhoti-style cloth. Blue, yellow, pink and white flowers and green leaves decorate the tray. A silver bowl in the foreground holds cut fruit pieces and a red garland. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set against gold curtains. On a black stone platform stand three figures: a small standing bronze figure of a man in a red turban and ornate necklaces on the left, a central cloth-draped form adorned with a large jewelled gold necklace and a purple and gold border, and a seated bronze deity murti on the right holding a small lamp-like object, wearing a crown and a white-and-gold dhoti. A paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. In the foreground are a silver bowl of sliced papaya and a small silver dish. A red floral garland hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-03-12A small shrine set on a low wooden altar against gold shimmering silk curtains. A white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO is pinned at the top centre. In the centre sits a large silver-and-gold ornamental form draped with heavy gold necklaces and a purple-and-gold border, appearing to be a deity murti or a ceremonial head/mask. On the left stands a small gold figure in a red turban and ornate robe, and on the right a bronze-gold deity figure with a crown, holding a hand raised in blessing, seated and garlanded. Two metal offering dishes sit in front, one holding a red flower and food, the other empty. A red and green garland hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-04-11A photograph of a temple altar set with three metal murti figures on carved silver-toned pedestals, draped on an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central figure wears a white garment with a purple and gold border and heavy jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left is a small standing murti with a maroon headcloth and beaded garlands, and the figure on the right is a seated deity wearing a crown and multi-strand garlands. Red flowers sit at the base of each pedestal and green leaves decorate the figures. In front, a silver tray holds a steel cup and small bowl with offerings of sweets and a red flower. Gold curtains hang behind the altar.A photograph of a home shrine on a dark wooden platform in front of gold curtains. On the left stands a small bronze figure of a standing man with a raised hand, wearing a dhoti with ornamental patterning. In the centre sits a covered object draped in deep purple silk with a gold-woven border. On the right is a bronze seated deity murti with four arms, wearing a purple garment and holding ritual objects. In the foreground on a metal tray are a brass cup, a small oil lamp with a flame, red flowers and a silver bowl. Nothing in the scene shows a visible person.2024-06-23A photograph of three metal murti figures placed on silver-trimmed wooden pedestals over a green fabric with gold and magenta peacock-feather embroidery. Left, a small standing figure with a red-maroon head covering and layered beaded necklaces. Centre, a larger deity murti draped in orange-red silk with a heavy gold and jewelled necklace. Right, a seated deity murti with a crown, holding a staff-like implement, draped in orange with jewelled necklaces. In front, a silver tray holds white sweets, a small steel tumbler and a heap of red flower petals, with a small silver dish beside it. Gold curtains hang behind. No people are visible.Indoor temple shrine photographed from the front. On a dark grey stone slab sit three bronze-toned figures: a small standing figure on the left with hands raised in a gesture, a draped purple cloth-covered mound in the centre, and a seated female deity murti on the right, crowned and holding ritual objects, wearing a purple sari with gold border. A steel plate in the foreground holds white offerings, a small steel bowl, a brass cup, and a scatter of yellow flowers. Beige gold curtains hang behind, and light grey tiles surround the platform. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar draped in gold and yellow silk with embroidered green and pink accents. Three metal deity murtis stand on silver-bordered wooden pedestals. On the left, a small standing figure wears a wrapped cloth and a beaded garland. In the centre, a deity murti is dressed in an orange and red silk garment with a heavy gold necklace and crown. On the right, a seated female deity murti holds a raised implement and wears an orange-red sari with a jewelled crown and necklaces. In front, a silver tray holds white sweet cubes, a steel cup and small bowl, and yellow flowers, beside an empty silver plate. Curtains hang behind the altar.