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A ritual altar set up in front of gold curtains. Behind it stands a large printed portrait of a bearded man in a red-orange turban and orange robes, wearing gold necklaces and a garland of marigolds and pink flowers, with one hand raised in blessing; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. A white sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the altar, covered with a green embroidered cloth, are two small deity murti decorated with orange marigold garlands, a central gold-coloured murti or decorated object with flowers, brass plates holding turmeric-yellow offerings, a small bowl of kumkum, incense sticks, a lit oil lamp and a brass cup. No people are physically present.

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A life-size printed cutout portrait of a man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style gold and beaded necklaces, pink and orange garlands, and red-orange robes stands behind a ritual altar draped in gold cloth. The portrait's right hand is raised in blessing. A white sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the altar are three marigold-garlanded deity murti or idols, one with a gold and red garland, on brocade-covered stands with flowers and green leaves. No physical people are present.2024-11-06A photograph of a worship altar set up before a large printed portrait of a man with a rust-red turban, rudraksha-style gold and beaded necklaces with pink and white garlands, and an orange-brown robe, hand raised in blessing. The portrait is set against gold satin drapery and a sign reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. In front, an orange embroidered cloth covers the altar, holding three small decorated platforms: yellow marigold-type flowers on the left, a green-garlanded deity murti in the center with a red flower garland, and a seated deity murti with a green base and flower garland on the right. A small oil lamp sits at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.2024-06-28A photograph of a ritual altar set before gold satin drapes. Centered behind the altar is a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, a red-orange robe, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with one hand raised in blessing. Beside the portrait hangs a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the altar stand three small idols on gold-bordered plates: a deity murti in green and gold on the left-center, adorned with garlands, and a figure on the right, with orange marigold garlands draped over the altar cloth. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-06-18A photograph of a small shrine set against gold satin curtains. On the left stands a large life-size cutout portrait, printed in colour, of a bearded man in a red turban and red robe, with a white and pink flower garland, a gold pendant, bangles and armlets, seated in meditation with hands raised in a blessing gesture. Centre wall displays a white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the right, a green brocade-covered table holds three small deity murtis on red-flower-decorated trays: a standing figure at left, and two seated murtis in gold and yellow garments adorned with red flowers. A garland of red, pink and green flowers hangs on the right edge of the curtain.A photograph of a temple corner with gold satin curtains hung behind a small altar. On the left stands a large printed cutout of a bearded man seated in meditation, wearing a red turban with a gold emblem, red robes, layered gold necklaces with garlands, and gold bangles, with one hand raised in blessing. A white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs centrally on the curtains. On the right, a green brocade cloth covers a table holding small seated murti figures decorated with red flowers and gold accents, and marigold garlands drape the curtain edges. No physical people are present; the seated figure is a printed portrait.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.2024-10-31Indoor 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 photograph of a temple shrine room with gold satin curtains hung on a rod. On the left stands a large printed cutout portrait of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-red robe, wearing layered garlands of white and pink flowers, a gold pendant necklace and bangles, with one hand raised in a mudra on a tiger-striped seat; the cutout is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Centre back hangs a white sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD TOBAGO. On the right, an orange embroidered cloth covers a table holding three small deity murtis on wooden platforms, each adorned with white flower garlands, red blossoms and green leaves. No living people are visible.Indoor shrine room with gold satin curtains hung on a rail. On the left stands a large printed cutout of a bearded man in a rust-red turban and saffron-red robe, wearing layered garlands of pink and white flowers and gold ornaments, with one hand raised in blessing. A paper sign taped to the curtain reads KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. On the right, a gold-embroidered cloth covers a table holding three small deity murtis on decorated trays, dressed in red with garlands and flowers. Fluorescent ceiling lights and floor tiles are visible. No physical people are present.2024-09-06Indoor photo of a shrine space with gold satin curtains hung from grommets. On the left, a large life-size printed cutout of a bearded man seated in meditation pose wears a red-brown turban, rudraksha-style garland, ornate gold necklaces and a red-orange robe, with one hand open. A sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO hangs on the curtain at centre. On the right, a green cloth covers a table holding three small deity murtis on decorated wooden platforms, adorned with yellow flowers, red garlands and gold-trimmed red garments. The floor is tiled. No living people are visible.Indoor shrine set against gold satin curtains hung from a ceiling rail. On the left, a life-size lifelike figure seated in meditation pose wears a red-orange turban with a crescent emblem, a red-orange robe, a large gold necklace, multiple flower garlands and gold bangles, with a hand raised in blessing. A white paper sign reading KAILASA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO is taped to the curtain at centre. On the right, an orange patterned cloth covers a table holding small deity murtis on wooden trays decorated with white and pink flowers, one with gold jewellery and another with a flower-adorned figure. A strand of flowers hangs at the far left edge. No living people are visible. The figure appears to be a statue, so this is a depiction of a seated guru figure rather than a person present in the room.Indoor 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.2024-12-18