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A photograph of a devotional altar setup in an indoor hall with gold curtains. On the left stands a large life-size printed cutout of a seated figure in a red-brown robe with a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded malas and layered gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing, seated on a gold-cushioned throne draped with a tiger-skin print and a red floral cloth. A printed sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO. On the right, a yellow embroidered tablecloth covers a table holding small deity murtis, flower garlands and marigolds, and brass plates of fruit including bananas, pineapple, papaya, apples and grapes, with bowls of prasad and a green-clothed table nearby. No living people are visible.

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A cutout life-size printed portrait of a smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, adorned with gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style gold pendant, multicoloured flower garlands and gold bangles, with hands joined in greeting, seated on a tiger-skin-patterned cushion over a gold-brocade seat. Beside it stands a red-and-gold brocade-draped table holding three small decorated trays with flowers, a central deity murti garlanded with orange flowers, and an oil lamp; a bowl of pineapple, mango and apples and steel plates of fruit, sweets, grains and nuts sit in front. Gold curtains hang behind, with a flower garland at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2024-10-31A photograph of a temple altar set against gold satin drapes. On the left, a large life-size printed cutout depicts a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robe, wearing layered gold and flower garlands, a gold pendant and bangles, seated on a tiger-striped cloth. Beside it, a white paper sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the right, an orange embroidered tablecloth holds a pyramid of green fruit and red flowers, a brass tray with a deity murti decorated with garlands, and another small murti with red flower offerings. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a shrine room with gold curtains. On the left stands a large life-size cutout depiction of a bearded man in saffron-red robes, a red turban, a flower garland and gold necklaces, hands in anjali mudra, seated on a tiger-skin cushion over a gold-and-red throne seat, which is a depiction rather than a physical person. A sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO above the table and on a placard in front. On the central table covered with a gold cloth are three small deity murtis decorated with marigold garlands and white flowers, with a yellow and red cloth on a wooden tray. Below sit a platter of bananas, a melon, apples, fruit, sweets and dishes of food offerings in steel bowls on a maroon cloth.2024-06-09Indoor shrine setup in a room with cream walls and a drop ceiling. Behind a gold silk curtain sits a life-size printed portrait of a bearded man seated cross-legged on a tiger-skin-patterned cushion, wearing a red-orange turban, red-orange robe, and layered gold and flower garlands; a printed paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. To the left, a large poster shows a standing figure in dark red dhoti holding a trident. On the right, an orange embroidered cloth covers a table holding a fruit arrangement and small decorated deity murti garlanded with red flowers. No physical people are visible.Indoor shrine photo with gold satin curtains behind an altar. On the left stands a large life-size printed cutout of a seated figure in a maroon-red turban with a tilak, wearing rudraksha malas with pink flower garlands, gold necklaces, and maroon-red robes, seated on a tiger-skin cloth with a raised hand in blessing; the cutout is a depiction on print, not a physical person. A white paper sign with black capitals reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the curtain. On the right, an orange and gold embroidered altar cloth holds three small deity murtis dressed in yellow and gold, each decorated with red flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with a brass plate of flowers in front. No physical people are visible.2024-04-09A 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 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.2024-12-18A 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 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.Indoor 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 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 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.