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An evening procession of devotees walks beside a white brick wall outside a temple, carrying ceremonial items. In the foreground, a woman in a pink saree holds a tall pole with a round orange-and-red banner decorated with white and floral motifs, and another woman in red and green stands beside it. A woman in a light blue saree and a woman in a blue saree carry offering trays. Behind them, a golden palanquin topped with a decorated canopy and garlands is carried forward, with white flags fluttering nearby. Several women in saffron, orange and red saris and a man in saffron clothing walk in the procession under street lights.

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April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsOutdoor evening procession on a city sidewalk beside a white brick wall. Women in saris and sarees walk with tall gold-tipped flagstaffs bearing red and orange banners with floral and bird motifs. Behind them a gilded palanquin decorated with flowers and garlands is carried forward, with white flags bearing blue emblems fluttering above. A man in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head stands near the palanquin, and a woman in pink with long light hair faces it, and a figure in a light blue robe stands with back to the camera. Onlookers in blue and white clothing line the right side of the street.May 04 20082008-05-04A procession of devotees walks along a paved path beside a white brick wall, carrying trays, flags and ritual items. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and trousers walks with his back to the camera, holding a tall ceremonial banner with a red and gold canopy and a white bird emblem. Behind him, a woman in a pink sari carries a brass object, and several women in red, blue, orange and yellow saris hold brass lamps and plates. A golden palanquin-style canopy decorated with flowers is carried near the middle. White and blue flags flutter, and a woman at right wears a pale green sari and holds flowers. Several onlookers stand along the edge of the path, including a man in a white shirt at right.2008-04-27Outdoor procession on a sidewalk beside a white-walled building with a sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE. Two people at left carry large red and gold triangular banners with floral embroidery and bird emblems on tall poles. A woman in a red sari with gold border carries a silver tray and a small pink-flowered bouquet. Behind her a woman in orange bandhani sari holds a bouquet. At right a man in white kurta with an orange shawl carries a banner pole. A golden palanquin-like canopy with flowers, white flags, women in saris and onlookers in casual clothes follow along the street lined with palm trees.2008-04-27April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA procession of devotees walks along the side of a white-walled building with a low roof on a sunny day, carrying flags and ritual trays. At the front, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a tall staff topped with a large round banner in red, orange and gold with a white dove-like emblem. Behind him, women in saris and salwar kameez in yellow, red, blue and purple carry plates. Several men and women carry white and orange flags with a blue emblem. An older man in white shirt and trousers with white hair and a small red bag stands on the right, and a woman in red walks at the far right. A small sign on the wall is partly visible.2008-05-04A procession of devotees moves along a covered entrance outside a glass-fronted building. At the centre, a woman in a red and white sari carries a tray, beside a figure in a white dhoti-style robe. Behind them a gold palanquin with red draping and garlands is carried forward, flanked by red and orange umbrella-like banners with floral designs. A woman in a beige sari with a purple border holds a whisk-like fan. On the right, a young man in a blue t-shirt carries a tray of offerings, and others in saffron, green and pink saris carry trays with fruit and flowers. White flags with blue motifs hang near the entrance. Several people are visible in the background.2008-04-28Night procession in a narrow covered walkway beside a white brick wall. Two women in front hold tall gold-topped umbrella-style standards with red and orange canopies, edged in gold fringe, decorated with floral embroidery and a white bird emblem. The woman on the left wears a pink sari and a long beaded mala; the woman on the right wears a red sari with a green blouse and a pendant. Behind them, a woman in orange carries a tray, a woman in light blue sari walks, and a man in lime green kurta stands at right. A gold ornate palanquin-style shrine with red decorations and white flags is visible further down the passage, and other people in saris and white clothes follow.Devotees process along a sidewalk beside a white-painted building in the evening, carrying flags and offerings. Two saffron and red ceremonial banners with a blue emblem are held aloft on poles at left. Behind them, a gilded palanquin-style shrine with a kalasha-topped roof and garlands is carried on a wheeled golden base, bearing flowers and a red cloth. Women in saris of green, white, cream and maroon walk alongside, some holding plates or offerings. A man in white kurta and red-bordered dhoti stands near a parked black Acura, and another man waves a white fan-like whisk. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person by appearance.2008-10-15