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A photograph of a seated congregation of women and some men in a temple hall at KAILASA San Jose, facing the altar. Many women wear colourful saris in teal, green, red, orange, purple and blue, some with gold jewellery and hair in buns. Several men in dark shirts sit at the right edge. On the left, a large golden deity murti adorned with orange marigold garlands stands beside a decorated palanquin. Along the back wall, white and gold deity murtis with garlands and a tall plant decorate the altar area. White folding chairs and a mat are visible, and devotees sit cross-legged on the floor for a ceremony.

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