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A photograph of a seated group of devotees with palms pressed together in namaskar inside a hall with yellow cinderblock walls and a wood floor. Along the right wall stands a row of painted wooden deity murtis in pink, green and gold garments with crowns and weapons. A woman in a navy dress with eyes closed sits at left, a woman in a light green embroidered top and glasses sits beside a girl in pink, a woman in white sari sits centrally, and two children sit near her. A man in a blue shirt and khaki pants sits at far right, also in prayer. A metal water bottle sits on the floor and purple chairs fill the room, with bookshelves and a small altar at upper left.

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A group of about eight people sits on maroon-cushioned chairs in a bright wooden-floored hall with pale yellow block walls. Along the back wall stands a row of painted wooden deity murtis in orange, red and gold garments with tall crowns. On the left, a woman in a patterned top sits with hands folded; beside her an elderly woman in white robes and a saffron-coloured cord sits with hands in lap. A woman in a white top and black pants sits with palms together, and a young person in a teal shirt sits nearby. On the right, a man in a black shirt and olive trousers sits gesturing with one raised hand, speaking to the group. Bookshelves and an exit sign are visible at left. No a person candidate is visible.A seated group of adults and a child sit on maroon-cushioned chairs in a hall with a light wood floor and a row of painted deity statues along a golden-yellow block wall. A woman in a white sari sits barefoot near the center, a woman in a green top and black pants sits beside her, and a man in an orange-striped polo shirt sits at the right beside a laptop. Several participants face a person at the lower left, and a standing figure at the right edge is partly visible. The room has a bookshelf, framed pictures and a small altar area at the left.A photograph of a temple hall with a wooden floor and yellow-tinted walls, where a row of colourful deity murti stand along the wall in ornate robes and crowns. Several seated people face the camera on chairs in the left and middle of the frame: a man in a dark shirt, a woman in a white sari, a bearded man in a dark blue t-shirt, and several children. On the right, a man in orange-saffron clothing sits behind a carved wooden throne-like seat with a cushioned chair in the foreground, beside a tall murti garlanded with flowers and a television screen.2024-11-08A photograph of a devotional gathering inside a temple hall. Several deity murtis stand against a textured brown backdrop, including a figure with a lion mount at centre and gold-crowned figures in yellow and red garments on either side. Seated on the floor and on folding chairs in the foreground, devotees wear saris and kurtas in yellow, red, purple, pink and white, with a man in a light blue shirt and a young man in a dark blue kurta among them. A child in orange sits at right near a flower-garlanded throne. The seated people are attentive, facing forward toward the shrines.2024-06-09A group discussion in a yellow-walled hall with a wooden floor. A small circle of about ten people sits on maroon-cushioned chairs facing a man in a dark red shirt and black trousers seated at the right, with a laptop and marigold garland nearby. On the left a woman wears an orange shawl over dark clothing, and beside her a woman in a black top gestures. A bald man in a white dhoti-style garment sits barefoot among them. Behind them stand a row of painted wooden deity statues with tall crowns, pastel garments and staffs against a block wall, and a bookshelf sits at the back. Shelves and framed pictures appear at the far left.Indoor photo of a devotional gathering in front of a row of large decorated deity murtis against a patterned wall. Several adult devotees sit on the floor and on folding chairs facing the front. A woman in a purple salwar kameez with a grey-haired companion in a lavender and white sari sits nearby, a woman in a red floral top sits on a chair, and a man in a green jacket and grey shirt sits in the foreground. A young woman in white and a girl in yellow sit on the left, a man in a blue shirt and a boy in a navy kurta sit in the middle, and a baby is held on the right. Adjacent to the deities is an ornate golden throne-like seat with floral decoration. Visible people are roughly twenty.2024-06-09KAILASA in SanJose on 9/2/20192019-09-02 +1 copiesA group of people sit on yoga mats in a wooden-floored hall with praying hands raised at chest level, eyes closed, in meditation. Shelves of books line the left wall and a row of painted standing deity statues in red, green and gold garments with tall crowns stands along the right wall. A pale-robed sculpted figure and framed portraits sit near a decorated altar on the far side, and a red exit sign is visible above a doorway. A woman in a pink top at left, a man in a grey shirt and a man in a white top with patterned trousers sit near the centre, while a child in orange and a person with a dark plait in the foreground face the group. Warm ceiling lights illuminate the room.A photograph of a hall with yellow-tan walls and light wooden flooring, where several seated people face a flat-screen television. On screen a figure in orange robes sits in front of a backdrop. Beside the screen, a seated figure in a maroon robe with a red turban, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on a maroon-draped table; a statue, not a physical presence, is included. To the left stand painted deity statues in gold and bright colours. Rows of maroon padded chairs hold about six people: a woman in a pink top, a man in a white shirt with hands joined, an older person in white, a man in grey, and others seated at the back. a person is shown as a seated figure on the right, with a maroon robe, red turban and mala, but this appearance is uncertain for the screen figure and the statue.2024-07-07Devotees seated on floor cushions and folding chairs in a temple hall watch a ceremony. Many women wear saris in purple, red, blue, green and orange, and one man in a white kurta sits at right with his hand raised to his face. Behind them, a row of colourful deity murtis, including figures in orange, yellow and red garments, stands on a raised platform beneath a draped backdrop. A glass display cabinet and small statues sit at left. The scene suggests a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam gathering.2019-04-22 +1 copiesIndoor photo of devotees standing in a yellow-walled hall with white tiled floor, hands pressed together in anjali. In the foreground, a woman in a lavender and white sari, a woman in a green floral kurta with a gold wristwatch, a man in a dark striped shirt, and a woman in a red floral top stand with palms joined. Behind them, a woman in a red shawl and a man in white kurta sit or stand among others. On the left, a shelf holds rows of deity murtis with orange garments and crowns. A small television screen shows an image in the background. Overhead fluorescent lights and exposed ceiling ducts are visible.KAILASA in SanJose on 4/22/20192019-04-22 +1 copies