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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.

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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 table set for a puja display draped in gold embroidered cloth with red and green sequin accents, in front of gold curtains. A paper sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Three small sculpted figures sit on silver-edged trays: the central deity murti is adorned with a silver-looking necklace and bejewelled garlands and orange flowers, flanked by two smaller murtis in orange robes with orange flower garlands and green leaves. A round dark tray holds about nine small bowls of white rice and yellow food offerings, and a silver plate with red flower petals sits beside them. No people are visible.2024-02-12A 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 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.A photograph of a temple altar set against gold silk curtains. A printed white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the curtain at centre. On a gold brocade-covered table stand three decorated metal murtis on square raised platforms, each adorned with red flower garlands and green leaves; the central figure wears a heavy gold necklace and the figure at right wears a crown. Below in front are a round wooden tray holding small bowls of rice, grains, and colourful offerings, and a silver plate with red flower petals. A strand of red and green paper or fabric garland hangs at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-08-12Photograph of a decorated altar set against gold satin drapes. A paper sign reading "KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO" hangs on the drape at the top centre. Three raised platforms hold deity figures: on the left a small brown standing figure, in the centre a tall ornate crown-like murti draped in yellow cloth and jewelled, and on the right a seated figure in yellow dress with a crown, all decorated with red marigold garlands and white flowers. A green embroidered cloth with orange flower garlands covers the front of the altar, over an orange and gold brocade tablecloth. Silver plates hold kumkum, vibhuti and offerings, and a small silver bowl and a white cloth-wrapped object sit at the right. No people are visible.2024-05-12A photograph of an altar display draped in gold brocade with green embroidered cloth. Three small murti figures stand on silver plates: a figure on the left with orange-red garlands, a central deity murti in silver necklaces and orange cloth with a garland, and a right figure wearing a crown and orange garments with red flowers. Marigold-orange flowers and green leaves decorate the platforms, and silver bowls, a conch-shaped vessel, a silver plate of offerings and oil lamps sit on the table. A paper sign on the gold drapes reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No people are visible.2024-02-12A photograph of a ritual altar set up on a table draped with a gold embroidered cloth. Three small wooden figures sit on raised decorated stands, the central one heavily garlanded with red-orange flowers and beads and wearing an orange cloth, the right one in orange with a crown and garland. A green silk cloth with red flowers and leaves lies in front, holding two small metal stands. Silver plates hold leaves, flowers, turmeric, kumkum and a conch shell. A gold curtain hangs behind with a printed paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. No people are visible.2024-02-12A photograph of a temple altar draped with orange and gold embroidered cloth in front of gold curtains. A white sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Three small deity figures stand on silver-edged trays: a standing figure in red and gold on the left, a central figure in gold and blue ornate jewelry decorated with red flowers, and a figure with a crown and red flowers on the right. Green leaves, blue flowers and red blossoms surround them. In front, a round brass tray holds nine bowls of white rice, sugar, and green and pale offerings, with a small brass cup. No people are visible.2024-09-10A photograph of a decorated altar with three murtis on silver-edged trays set against a golden silk curtain. A paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. The central murti is a deity murti draped in an orange cloth and heavily garlanded with orange flowers and beaded necklaces. Murtis flank it on left and right, each wearing garlands and orange-red blossoms, the right figure wearing a crown. Blue flowers and green leaves decorate the trays. In front lie a red velvet cloth with orange flowers, two small brass cups, and a steel bowl holding white and orange offerings. 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 draped curtains. A paper sign on the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. The altar table is covered with an orange cloth embroidered with gold scrollwork and small colourful stones. Three murtis stand on decorated plates: a small brown figure of a standing male saint with a red head covering on the left, a central deity murti in red cloth and garlands of white and purple flowers with yellow blossoms, and a figure in red and gold on the right. Marigolds and white blossoms decorate the murtis. In front, a round brass tray holds bowls of rice, lentils, yellow and red powders and offerings, and a small silver dish holds red kumkum. No people are visible.2024-01-11