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A photograph of a puja altar draped in orange and gold embroidered fabric before a yellow-gold curtain. Three small murtis sit on silver-rimmed platforms, each adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, red hibiscus flowers and green leaves. The left figure wears a red cloth and a shiny metal necklace, the centre figure has a white and red garland with a red cloth, and the right figure has a crown and red flowers. In front lie a plate of crispy fried snacks garnished with red hibiscus, a plate of grains, a brass cup, and a large steel bowl of green limes with red flowers. No people are visible.

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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 photograph of a temple offering arrangement on a gold embroidered cloth. Three raised, ornately framed platforms each hold a deity murti decorated with red and pink flowers and yellow blossoms. The central murti wears a layered blue and gold bead necklace and an orange cloth. The murti on the left is a small standing figure in red and gold, and the figure on the right wears an orange garment and crown-like headdress. In the foreground a brass tray holds several small bowls of cooked rice, lentils, vegetables and pickles, garnished with yellow flowers and green leaves, beside a brass plate. No people are visible.A decorated altar with a green embroidered cloth and gold curtain behind it displays three deity murtis on raised silver-edged platforms. The central figure wears an orange cloth, layered beaded necklaces and a blue-and-gold ornament, decorated with red and yellow flowers. The figure on the left wears brown-toned garments and a flower garland, and the figure on the right is clothed in orange and red with a crown and flowers. Red and yellow flower heaps surround the platforms. In the foreground are a tray of bowls holding offerings including rice, sweets and cooked foods, a silver bowl, a lit oil lamp, a metal plate with incense sticks and scattered petals. No people are visible.2024-08-09A photograph of a decorated altar with three murtis on orange-and-gold cloth draped over a table. The central murti is a deity figure in an orange-red garment with heavy beaded necklaces, a gold crown and a jewelled chest adornment. Left and right stand smaller figures with bejewelled attire and floral headpieces, one holding a flower. Red and yellow flower arrangements surround each murti on silver trays, with a purple brocade cloth below, a plate of sweets and fruit, and steel vessels at the lower left. No people are visible; the scene reads as a deity alankaram setting for a puja.2024-01-09A festive altar display. The central murti wears an orange-red cloth and a heavy layered necklace with a flower garland, flanked by red and yellow flowers. The murti on the left wears a turban and necklaces, and the one on the right wears a crown and red-orange garments with floral decoration. In front, brass and silver trays hold brass bowls of colourful grains, dry fruits and sweets, red flowers scattered around, a silver lamp with lit wicks, and incense sticks. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar table draped in green cloth with gold embroidery. Three metal murtis stand on silver-rimmed trays: the central figure wears an orange garment, layered bead and gold necklaces, and a crown, flanked by a figure on the left with a red cap and a figure on the right with a crown and orange cloth. Each is adorned with blue-violet flowers and garlands of red, orange and yellow blossoms with green leaves. In the foreground sits a red velvet cloth holding a flower-decorated offering, with steel bowls and covered dishes, a brass lamp with a lit wick on the right, and a white cloth bundle on the left. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar arrangement with three deity murtis on silver-edged wooden stands draped in an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central murti wears heavy layered beaded necklaces and an ornate gold crown-like adornment, dressed in orange. The murti on the left is a small standing figure in dark clothing with a flower on its head, and the murti on the right wears an orange garment, a golden crown and a bright necklace. Red and orange flower garlands surround each stand. In front, a large brass tray holds about ten small bowls of rice, lentils, vegetables, yellow dishes and a central bowl of dark liquid, with a plate beside it. No people are visible.2024-01-09A festive puja table dressed in a yellow and gold brocade cloth before gold curtains. Three small murti figures sit on raised gold-edged wooden plinths decorated with red ixora flowers, purple blossoms and green leaves; the centre figure wears an elaborate gold and blue jewelled garment and crown, while the figures on the left and right wear ornate gold ornaments and dress. A large brass thali holds seven bowls of rice dishes, lentils, vegetables and yellow and orange preparations as naivedyam. Oil lamps burn in a silver dish on the left and a brass lamp on the right, with brass plates, a small kalasha-style vessel and scattered red petals. No people are visible.2024-06-10A photograph of a puja arrangement on a green gold-embroidered cloth, with no people visible. Three decorated deity murtis stand on gold-rimmed wooden peethas: a small standing figure with a jewelled garment on the left, a central seated figure with a crown, rich red and blue jewellery and white flowers, and a seated figure with a crown, yellow and red flowers and orange drapery on the right. Red and orange flower garlands and blossoms decorate the murtis and bases. In front, a brass tray holds bowls of rice and colourful offerings with red flowers, a silver kalasha-style bowl stands beside a plate of sindoor and red petals, and a lit oil lamp sits on a brass plate at right. This appears to be a morning puja setting with offerings.2024-06-23A 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 home or temple-room altar draped in a golden-yellow embroidered cloth with red and green sequin accents. On the altar stand small metal and deity murti figures, a central ornate figure in gold jewellery and garlands, and red flower garlands and marigolds. In front, trays display naivedyam offerings: sliced fruits including papaya, pineapple, bananas, apples and a green melon, plus bowls of rice, sweets, coconut and cinnamon sticks. To the left, a partially visible figure in a red and white garment sits beside a red-and-gold cushion. On the right, a green-draped table holds brass plates and a small lamp with orange cloth. Yellow curtains hang behind.A photograph of a decorated altar with no people present. Three ornate murti figures stand on gilded trays over a green embroidered cloth: a small figure on the left with a red-brown body and jeweled garland, a central figure draped in red and adorned with blue and gold jewels, and a figure on the right in orange and gold with a crown and jeweled necklace. The murtis are heaped with red, orange, yellow and pink flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. In the foreground a red silk cloth is piled with red and yellow ixora-type flowers, with silver plates holding sliced papaya and a lamp with a lit flame on the right. Golden drapes form the background.2024-06-23