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A devotee in an orange saffron garment with a maroon sash stands with his back to the camera, holding a silver plate of golden sweets or offerings up to a richly adorned deity murti seated beneath a golden canopy (palanquin/ratha) hung with red and white flower garlands and bells. The murti wears jewelled silver ornaments and a gold-and-green brocade cloth, with white and peacock-feather fans beside it. Another man in white ritual dhoti and shawl stands at the right edge beside a white brick wall.

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Outdoor photo beside a white brick wall of a man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment with a dark red border, draped over his shoulder, standing before a decorated palanquin or ratha-like shrine. He holds a silver bowl of flower petals or offerings in both hands and is turning toward the shrine. The shrine is hung with red and white flower garlands and beaded strings, adorned with white and dark peacock feathers, and draped with a turquoise and green cloth, with a deity murti partly visible inside. A second person in white clothing stands at the left edge, and a partially visible person is at the lower right. The scene suggests a puja or procession offering. The man is an appearance-based candidate for a person, with long swept-back dark hair, orange clothing, and a gold earring, but the visible cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2008-05-04A decorated palanquin or ratha-style canopy stands on a paved driveway beside a white brick wall, draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. Seated within is a figure in white clothing and an ornate orange-and-gold turban, wearing layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a large green stone pendant, with a white garland around the neck. Two men stand at left in orange and white garments with hands pressed together in greeting, and at right a man in orange robes and a red-edged shawl extends his hand toward the figure. Parked cars and trees appear in the background.2008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession outside a white-brick building. A young man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap stands at left, holding a long wooden pole that rests against the palanquin's base. The palanquin is draped with a teal and dark green cloth, white and red garlands, white feathers and peacock-style plumes, and a golden canopy at top. Seated within is a figure in white and gold headwear, a large green gem pendant and layered necklaces, appearing to be a deity murti or ceremonial image. A person in white clothing bends over the palanquin at right, and a drum is partially visible at the right edge. Flowers and garlands are arranged at the base.2008-05-04October 22 20082008-10-22May 04 20082008-05-04April 28 20082008-04-28October 22 20082008-10-22May 12 20082008-05-12A photograph of a street-side procession in Los Angeles. In the centre, a deity murti is decorated with white and red garlands, peacock feathers and a gold-and-green jewelled necklace, and sits on a gold-trimmed shrine beside a white brick wall. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red sash stands at left, waving a white fan or chamara toward the murti. At right, a bald man in white ritual cloth and a dark rudraksha-style necklace stands beside a woman in red clothing. A person in orange robes with long dark hair is seen at lower right. Part of a gold-edged orange and blue banner is visible at left.2008-05-04