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A photograph of a deity murti dressed in an orange silk drape with a red flower garland and layered jewelled necklaces, seated on a gold-brocade pedestal before a gold curtain. A sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs at the upper left. In the foreground, a large round stainless steel tray holds seven steel bowls of rice dishes garnished with red flowers, offered as naivedyam. A green leaf rests before the murti. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple altar set up for naivedyam offerings in front of gold curtains. Three deity murtis stand on silver-and-gold pedestals on an orange embroidered cloth: a small figure at left in red and orange clothing, a central figure in an orange-red dress with a red flower crown and layered beaded necklaces, and a figure at right with a tall crown, raised hand holding an object, and garlands. Before them sit a large round stainless steel thali divided into eight compartments of rice with green garnish and red flower petals, a bowl of white rice at left, and two steel bowls of green leaves at right. Fresh green leaves and red flowers are placed around the pedestals. A white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO is pinned to the curtain.A photo of a ritual altar set against gold curtains with a hanging sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On a red and gold embroidered cloth stand three figures: a small standing deity murti on the left, a central green-draped sculpture adorned with jeweled necklaces and red flowers, and a figure on the right garlanded with yellow and red flowers. In front, a round brass tray holds nine bowls of rice preparations in yellow, white, green and pink, offered as naivedyam. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a small altar set against gold draped curtains. A paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO is pinned to the curtain. Three small metal murtis stand on ornate silver-trimmed plates: a figure on the left in a red cap and jewelled clothing, a central murti draped in gold cloth with a jewelled necklace and red flowers, and a figure on the right with a crown and blue-white flowers. Red and orange flowers and green leaves decorate the plates. In front, a round brass tray holds small bowls of white rice, yellow and green vegetable preparations, and red-flowered offerings, set on an orange embroidered cloth. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar arrangement draped with orange cloth embroidered with gold thread and small green and pink jewels. Three murti figures sit on decorated silver-edged wooden stands with red flower garlands. The central figure wears a large gold and blue jewelled necklace and a flower crown, with an orange cloth behind it. A small brown figure on the left wears a red turban and beaded necklaces, and a figure on the right wears a gold crown and jewelled adornments and sits among red flowers. In front is a round brass tray holding about ten small bowls of white rice and green leafy food, a pair of small brown cups, and red flowers. Behind the altar, golden curtains hang beside a white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No people are visible.A temple altar set against gold silk drapes, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the fabric. Three deity murtis sit on decorated silver-trimmed platforms: a small standing figure on the left and a seated figure in the centre draped in orange cloth and layered beaded necklaces, and a figure with a crown and attendant on the right. Orange marigold-like flowers, green leaves and blue star flowers decorate each murti. In front, a round brass tray holds about nine small bowls of white rice, yellow and green preparations and a red mound, with a small cup in the middle, forming a naivedyam offering. The gold tablecloth is embroidered with red and green stones. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set against golden-orange drapes, with a paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the backdrop. On the altar stand three figures on decorated wooden pedestals: a small brown figure on the left holding an object, a central green-draped deity murti adorned with a beaded necklace and red flowers, and a figure on the right with a crown and red garland. Yellow and blue flowers decorate the bases. In front, an orange and gold embroidered cloth covers the table, and a round brass tray holds about ten small bowls of rice naivedyam and other offerings. No people are visible.A 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.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 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 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 photograph of a temple altar set against gold silk drapes, with a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO taped to the fabric. Three small deity murtis stand on ornate gold-and-silver plinths draped with red flowers: a smaller figure on the left, a central deity murti in a red cloth wrapped in a jewelled necklace and yellow flower, and a figure on the right wearing a crown and red garment. A green cloth with gold peacock-feather embroidery covers the table. In front, a round brass tray holds small bowls of offerings such as rice, colourful preparations, and a central cup, with red flower petals. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set up with three deity murtis on silver-edged platforms against gold satin drapes. Each murti is decorated with red ixora flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. The left figure is a small standing murti in red and gold; the centre murti wears a large gold necklace and a red crown; the right figure is a seated female murti in orange-gold clothing with a crown. In front on a green peacock-patterned cloth sits a round brown tray holding about ten bowls of rice, lentil and vegetable naivedyam offerings, with a separate silver plate of red flowers at right. A white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the drape. No people are visible.