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A photograph of a decorated deity murti or kalasha-style form draped in orange silk cloth, adorned with layered gold and white-and-pink stone necklaces, gold carved pendants and a crown-like top. Red ixora flowers rest on its crown and at its base, with green leaves and two lavender blossoms placed on an ornate gold-and-maroon embroidered tray. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship on a gilded, ornately framed tray. The lingam is draped in orange-red silk and layered with silver-toned stone necklaces and a gold-toned collar of ribbed ornaments, with a red and purple pendant at the top. Red ixora flowers are placed on top and at the base, with large green leaves at the lower left. Behind it hangs a gold curtain. Several sheets of paper or a sign are partly visible at the top edge. No people are visible.2024-08-12A photograph of a deity murti dressed in an orange silk drape with a magenta and gold woven border, adorned with layered gold and white stone necklaces set with blue, red and green gems. Red flowers crown the head and are arranged across the chest, and a large green leaf rests in front of the base. The murti sits on a brass base against a gold curtain, with a printed sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO at the upper left.A decorated deity form draped in a saffron-yellow cloth, dressed with layered gold necklaces set with white stones and magenta gems, a matching headpiece with a central ornament, and a silver-bordered covering. Bright red ixora flowers rest on top and at the base, with green leaves and two white flower ornaments on the platform. The altar cloth is embroidered in red, gold and green. Behind it hang gold curtains. No people are visible.2024-02-10A photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship, draped in an orange-red silk cloth with a gold-bordered hem. Layers of silver-toned stone and gold necklaces, a jewelled chest ornament and a crown-like adornment with purple stones cover the figure, with green leaves tucked among the necklaces. Red and yellow flowers surround the base on a carved wooden stand over a silver-edged tray and a green cloth embroidered with peacock-feather motifs, against a gold curtain. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti. Purple flowers crown the top, with red and yellow ixora-type flowers placed at the sides on a silver-edged tray over a green embroidered cloth with peacock-feather motifs. A golden drape hangs behind. No people are visible.2024-03-11A photograph of a Shiva lingam draped in a yellow-orange silk cloth and adorned with layered gold and silver-toned jewelled necklaces set with white stones and magenta gems, plus a crown-like ornament at the top. Red ixora flowers crown the lingam and fresh green leaves and lavender blossoms are arranged at its base on an ornate silver-and-gold embroidered mat. A golden curtain forms the backdrop. This is a deity alankaram, the decoration of the lingam after abhishekam, with no people visible.A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, draped in a yellow cloth and adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with a large gold chain across the front. Red ixora flowers are placed on top and at the sides, and green betel-type leaves and white orchid-like blossoms accent the arrangement. The lingam sits on a gold-bordered, embroidered tray before a gold curtain. No people are visible.A photograph of a Shivalinga-style deity murti dressed for worship, draped in a red cloth and covered with layered gold-toned necklaces set with white stones and blue, red and green gems. A cone-shaped top is crowned with a mound of red flowers, with additional red flowers and two green leaves placed at the base. The murti sits on an ornate tray with gold and red patterned fabric and a teal peacock-feather-patterned cloth beneath, in front of a gold silk curtain. No people are visible.A photograph of a deity murti or ritual figure draped in orange silk cloth and layered with ornate jewellery: multi-strand necklaces of stones in red, blue and green, a gold filigree pendant and a crown-like ornament with a jewelled finial. Yellow and white flowers, a lavender orchid and green mango-type leaves are arranged on and around it, with red ixora blossoms at the sides. It sits on a silver-edged tray over a green cloth with gold embroidery, in front of a gold curtain. No people are visible.2024-08-09A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam set on a brass base, dressed in an orange-red cloth draped over its upper part. It is adorned with a heavy gold-toned ornamental collar with clustered silver-grey beads and flower garlands, with purple orchid-like blossoms and pale peach flowers placed on top and at the front. Yellow ixora-style flowers, pink and red flower bunches, and green leaves surround the base. A green cloth with gold embroidered peacock-feather motifs and a silver-toned tray sit beneath, with a tan curtain behind. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti or ritual figure draped in an orange silk cloth, adorned with layered gold and silver necklaces set with blue, red and pink stones, and a jewelled crown-like headpiece topped with a red flower. Red marigold-type flowers surround the base, and a green leaf is tucked into the necklace. The figure sits on an ornate gold-bordered cloth against a gold curtain and green embroidered runner, with no people visible in the scene.2024-06-16Photograph of a decorated deity murti on a temple altar, dressed in an orange and maroon silk garment with a patterned border. The figure wears heavy layered jewelry: a large silver-and-blue gemstone necklace, gold chains, and a crown-like headpiece with lavender flowers. Red and yellow ixora flowers, green leaves and lavender blossoms surround the murti and fill a bowl-like base in the foreground, set on a red velvet cloth with gold embroidery. No people are visible.