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A photograph of a temple altar set against gold satin curtains, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the fabric. On an orange, gold-embroidered cloth sit three raised platforms: at left a small brass-toned figure in a red turban and red garment, at centre a deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with a gold necklace, and at right a figure in red and gold with a crown and raised hand holding an object beside a child figure. In front lie a steel tray with two small cups, a small bowl of red kumkum, and scattered flower petals. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated altar set against gold satin curtains. Three raised platforms covered in silver-trimmed brocade hold deity murtis: a small brown figure on the left wearing a red headdress and beaded garland, a central golden shrine figure draped in gold cloth with a silver-and-gold ornamented crown and necklace, and a figure on the right with a crown and gold garments holding a red flower. Red marigold-like flowers sit at the base of each platform. A table covered in orange embroidered cloth with gold and green sequin work holds a silver tray with a small pot, a cup and a bowl. A white paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No people are visible.An altar photographed indoors against gold satin drapes. A printed white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the drape. On a red and gold embroidered cloth sit three raised shrines: on the left a small bronze figure of a standing man in a red cap and jewelled garland, in the centre a golden-yellow draped deity murti with a large blue and gold necklace, and on the right a golden deity murti with a crown and multiple arms holding objects. Below, a steel tray holds a small steel vessel, a brass cup and a bowl with red kumkum. Red flower garland hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set against gold silk drapes, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the fabric. Three elevated, ornately decorated platforms hold deity murtis: on the left a small standing figure with a red turban and rudraksha-style beads, in the centre a golden murti draped in a yellow cloth and heavy jeweled necklaces with blue and red stones, and on the right a seated gold-coloured deity holding a staff with a crown. In front, on a silver tray, stand a small brass cup, a steel kalasha-style vessel and a small bowl marked 555. The altar cloth is bright orange embroidered with gold thread and small pink and green stones. No people are visible.2024-07-12A photograph of a temple altar set against gold draped curtains, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the fabric. The altar is covered with an orange cloth embroidered in gold with green and pink jewel accents. Three figures stand on gold-patterned plinths: a small standing figure on the left in brown dress with ornaments, a central figure draped in white and gold with a large gold necklace, and a seated four-armed deity murti on the right with a crown, gold ornaments and a white cloth. On a silver tray in front sit a silver kalasha-style pot, a small silver cup holding a white substance, and a silver dish with red and white offerings. No people are visible.A table altar draped with an orange and gold embroidered cloth stands before gold satin curtains. A white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the curtain. On the left, a small brown figure of a standing male figure wears a red head covering and a beaded necklace on a pedestal. The centre holds a deity murti of a face-covered shivalinga-like form draped in yellow cloth and adorned with a jewelled gold necklace on a silver-edged platform. On the right, a golden deity murti seated on a throne holds a staff and wears a crown and silver ornaments beside a child figure. In front are a steel plate with small cups, a steel pot and a small offering dish with red kumkum.A photograph of a home altar set up against gold silk drapes, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO in black capitals taped to the fabric. The altar is draped in orange and gold embroidered cloth. Three murti stand on decorated plinths: a small standing figure on the left with a red head covering and beaded garlands, a central white-clad figure heaped with jewelled necklaces, and a figure on the right holding a staff, wearing a crown and layered garlands. In front sits a silver tray holding a small cup, a metal vessel, and a bowl of red and white offering. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set against gold draped curtains, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped above. Three deity murtis stand on ornate silver-and-gold-embroidered platforms over a red and gold brocade cloth. The centre murti is a jewelled figure with a crown and layered silver necklaces, draped in yellow fabric. Flanking figures include a smaller standing murti on the left in a red headpiece and a seated murti on the right wearing a crown and silver ornaments, with red flowers placed at the bases. Silver trays in the foreground hold a small gold cup, a steel vessel, a dish of sweets and a plate with red petals, all offerings for puja. No people are visible.A photo of a temple altar set up on a green silk cloth with pink and gold peacock-eye embroidery. Three metal deity murtis stand on gold-patterned plinths in front of a gold curtain: on the left a small standing figure with a crown and garlands, in the centre a deity murti draped in red cloth and layered jewelled necklaces, and on the right a seated female deity with a crown, red garment and a raised hand holding an object. A paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the foreground tray are small steel and brass vessels and a shallow dish of kumkum or vermilion. No people are visible.2024-02-12A photograph of a temple altar set against gold shimmering drapes. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO is pinned to the drape. Three murtis stand on decorated silver-trimmed platforms over an orange and gold embroidered cloth. On the left a small standing figure wears a red turban and jeweled garments. At the centre a conical form draped in gold cloth with a silver border and a jeweled ornament sits on a pedestal. On the right a seated goddess-form murti in gold and red holds ceremonial objects and wears a crown. In front, a silver tray holds a brass cup, a steel bowl with kumkum and a small steel vessel. No people are visible.2024-04-10A photograph of a temple altar draped in gold silk curtains and a gold embroidered tablecloth. A white paper sign hangs on the curtain reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Three metal murtis sit on ornate silver-trimmed pedestals: a small standing figure on the left with a red headdress, a central seated figure wearing an orange-red cloth and heavy gold necklaces, and a figure on the right holding a trident-like staff and wearing an orange garment with garlands. A silver tray in front holds small steel bowls and offerings including a white sweet and pink flowers. No people are visible.2024-09-12A photograph of an altar with three deity murtis on raised golden-patterned stands in front of gold satin drapes. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO is taped to the drape. The left figure is a small standing murti in dark clothing with a flower and a red-capped head; the centre murti is covered in yellow cloth and layered garlands with a gold necklace; the right murti is seated, crowned, with raised hands and yellow garments, adorned with jewellery. In front, a silver tray holds small silver bowls with white and dark offerings, and a silver dish holds red kumkum or vermilion. The table is draped in orange fabric with gold embroidery and green and red accents. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual altar set up before gold satin drapes with a paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On a green silk cloth patterned with peacock motifs and pink dots stand three metal figures on brass-edged square platforms: a small standing figure in a dark cap and garland on the left, a central seated form draped in orange cloth with a large blue and gold necklace and a crown-like top, and a four-armed figure on the right wearing an orange dhoti, a crown and ornate jewellery, holding ritual implements. In front sit a steel plate holding a covered steel pot, small cups and a bowl, and a small steel dish with red kumkum or vermilion powder.