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A photograph of a temple altar set up for worship on a green silk cloth with gold peacock-feather embroidery. Three small deity murtis sit on raised gold-edged wooden platforms: a male figure on the left in a maroon headpiece holding a white flower, a central figure draped in a gold-yellow cloth covered with beaded jewellery, and a female figure on the right in a crown and red-and-gold skirt with a purple and white flower garland. Each platform has red and blue flowers at its base. In front sits a round brass tray with several small bowls of white and yellow offerings. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a home or temple altar set up for puja, with three deity murtis placed on wooden stands in front of a gold curtain. The central murti wears a heavy gold necklace and a white garment edged in purple, with a blue flower on its head. A smaller murti on the left is dressed in brown with layered beaded ornaments, and a murti on the right wears white and gold with pink and red flowers. Each stand is decorated with white, yellow and blue flowers. A green silk cloth with peacock-feather embroidery covers the table. In front, a round brass tray holds about a dozen small bowls of rice, lentils, yellow and orange foods and other naivedyam offerings, next to an empty silver-coloured plate. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar display with three small deity murtis on raised golden platforms draped in green and gold brocade with peacock motifs. On the left a standing figure in a maroon and gold outfit holds a staff; in the centre a seated deity in a yellow cloth with a large ornate gold necklace is adorned with white flowers; on the right a deity with a crown and a companion in red and gold garments sits among blue and yellow flowers. Blue, red and yellow flower garlands decorate each platform, and a small arrangement of yellow and blue flowers with brass lamps sits on a maroon patterned cloth in front. No people are visible.A photograph of a home or temple altar set up for worship on a green silk cloth with gold peacock-feather embroidery. Three figurines sit on decorated wooden pedestals. On the left a small standing figure in dark red-brown clothing holds a white flower. In the centre a seated deity murti wears a white and purple dhoti with gold ornaments and a pink flower on its head. On the right a deity murti with a tall gold crown and white garment sits beside a smaller figure, with red and blue flowers and a yellow flower at their feet. In front, a round copper tray holds small bowls of white rice, mixed rice, lentil and grain offerings, and a copper vessel, with a silver plate beside it. Red and blue flower garlands decorate the bases of the figures.2024-02-09A photograph of a temple altar display with three decorated murti figures on silver-trimmed platforms set on an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central figure wears a yellow silk cloth and a jeweled necklace with blue flowers on its head. The figure on the right is a seated deity in gold and red garments with a crown and jeweled ornaments. The small figure on the left is a standing statue in a red headpiece with rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace. Yellow and blue flowers and green leaves surround the platforms. In front, a silver thali holds a small bowl, a cup and white sweets. A gold curtain forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2024-03-10Photo of a home altar with three small deity murtis on raised silver-bordered wooden pedestals draped with an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central murti wears a yellow silk garment, a jewelled necklace and a blue flower in its head. The murti on the left wears a dark red cloth and a jewelled necklace, and the murti on the right wears yellow and red garments with a crown and a blue flower. Blue and yellow flowers are arranged at the base of each pedestal. In front stands a silver tray holding a small silver vessel, a pile of pink flower petals, and a small silver dish. Gold curtains hang behind the altar. No people are visible.2024-12-09A photograph of a ritual altar draped with a green silk cloth patterned with gold peacock-feather designs and pink circles. Three figures stand on silver-bordered wooden pedestals: on the left a small gold-toned standing figure in a red cap and maroon garment with jewelled ornaments; in the centre a gold-and-yellow cloth-draped form adorned with a large jewelled necklace and silver trim; on the right a gold deity murti seated with a raised hand holding a small lamp-like object, wearing jewelled crown and ornaments. Yellow flowers are placed at the base of each pedestal, and in front sit a silver bowl heaped with yellow rice or grain beside an empty silver plate. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar with three small metal murtis, each on its own ornate silver-trimmed platform decorated with red and yellow-blue flowers. On the left stands a standing figure with a flower garland at the hands; in the centre a seated figure draped in white cloth and a jewelled gold collar; on the right a deity murti with a gold crown and red-and-white garments. In front on a round brass tray sit about eight brass bowls filled with rice-based offerings, including white rice, yellow and orange rice, and a brown dish, with flowers on the side. The altar is covered with an orange and gold embroidered cloth against a gold curtain. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar with three deity murtis on raised golden platforms before a gold drape. A paper sign at top reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. The left figure is a standing male murti in red headwear and a dark coat; the central figure is a seated murti draped in yellow with a gold-patterned garment; the right figure is a female murti in gold and orange dress with a crown. Blue and white flowers and red flower petals decorate the platforms. In front, a green cloth with pink and gold peacock-feather motifs covers the table, holding a brass tray with small bowls of white and yellow offerings, a brass cup and a plate. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set up for puja on an orange and gold embroidered cloth. Three figures stand on gold-trimmed platforms: on the left, a small figure in a red turban and ornate gold-and-red attire holding a flower; in the centre, a silver-and-gold ornamented padukas-like form draped in white with a purple-and-gold border and blue flowers; on the right, a deity murti with a gold crown, adorned in gold jewellery and white and gold garments, with yellow and blue flowers. Green leaves, yellow and blue flowers decorate the platforms. In front, a silver thali holds a small brass cup, silver bowls, sweets and red flower petals. A gold curtain hangs behind with a partially visible sign.2024-05-11A temple altar display on an orange and gold embroidered cloth against a gold curtain. Three small murtis rest on ornate silver-edged wooden pedestals: a figure on the left in brown and gold clothing with a red turban-like cap and tilak, a yellow-draped central murti wrapped in gold trim with a blue flower on its head, and a figure on the right in gold crown and red-and-gold sari-style dress. Red and white flowers and green leaves decorate each pedestal. In front sit a silver lota, a small silver bowl with white and red offerings, a silver thali and a plain silver plate. Statues only, no physical people visible.A photograph of three metal deity murtis arranged on silver-edged wooden pedestals draped with a green cloth embroidered with peacock-feather and pink motifs. The murti on the left is a small standing figure in a maroon turban and gold ornaments. The central murti wears an orange-red sari and layered gold necklaces and crowns. The murti on the right is a four-armed deity in orange garments with heavy jewelled necklaces. In front lie a silver tray with silver cups, white sweets, red flower petals and a small silver plate, with a golden curtain behind. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar with three figures on raised golden-edged platforms draped in green and red cloths with peacock-feather motifs. On the left stands a small figure in a brown garment with a red headdress and blue flowers, and on the right a deity murti with a tall golden crown, jewelled ornaments and a white dhoti-like wrap. The central figure is a white-draped form with layered gold necklaces and a blue flower on top. Blue and yellow flowers, white blooms and pink and red blossoms surround the bases, with two wooden lamp stands and a red cloth in front. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.