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A woman in a bright blue sari with green and gold borders stands at the centre, holding a bundle of pink flowers in one hand and two aluminium drink cans in the other, with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala around her neck. In front of her, a young girl in an orange embroidered blouse and dark green pleated skirt with sequins looks to the side. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti with green borders, barefoot, holds a drumstick near a red drum, and a white flag with a blue emblem is visible at the right edge. A gilded temple-style structure and garlands appear in the background. a person is not visibly identifiable in this scene.

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Night photo of a procession outdoors. A woman in a red silk sari with gold border holds up a large white fluffy ceremonial fan or feather-like object overhead. Beside her a young girl in an orange top and orange-to-purple ombre skirt raises a similar white fan. Behind them a woman in a blue shawl, a man in a light shirt, and a woman in a pink sari carry or walk near a decorated palanquin or ratha with orange and red fabric and a metal tray of offerings. A person in a colourful costume with peacock-feather decoration stands at the right edge. Ceremonial procession scene at night.Outdoor evening procession on a paved driveway in front of a modern building with glass doors and a small golden shrine-like structure near the entrance. A woman in a bright blue sari raises a pink flower bouquet and dances while a man in white dhoti and shawl plays a large drum. Other participants include a woman in an orange-brown sari holding a brass plate with flowers, a man in orange clothing carrying a long ceremonial flag with a red and orange emblem and a white flag, women in teal and yellow saris, a young boy holding a plate, and a small girl in pink. Some participants carry brass plates of offerings, and several are barefoot.2008-04-27April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsNight procession outdoors on a pale concrete path with several women and a teenage boy in a striped shirt. In front, a young girl in an orange top and orange-to-purple gradient skirt holds a brass handled whisk or fan of white fibres. Behind her, a woman in a light blue sari holds a silver tray with two decorated lamps or cones and red offerings, while a woman in a peach sari with red border holds a polished brass aarti lamp with a flame. A woman on the left in a light blue salwar kameez with a grocery bag and oranges is also present, and a colourful patterned figure with blue and green panels stands at the right edge. Two orange and red ceremonial banners with white bird motifs are in the background. Red rudraksha malas are visible on several women.October 13 20132013-10-13Outdoor photo of a welcoming procession on a dirt path with a silver-colored kalasha or pot carried by a woman in an orange sari, with yellow flower garnishes on top. A young girl in a blue dress with a dark bead necklace and red-and-gold bangles offers a bundle of white flowers, held in plastic wrapping, to a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland and red-orange garland. Behind them stand devotees in orange robes with gold beaded necklaces, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl with an orange-and-white flower garland. A silver car is parked to the right. Visible people: several, partly cut off at the frame edges.2008-12-27May 03 20082008-05-03April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsAn outdoor procession on a sidewalk at sunset, with women and children in festive Indian dress. A woman in the centre wears an orange-red patterned sari with a red bindi and a beaded necklace, holding a bunch of purple flowers in one hand. Behind her, a woman in a red sari carries a metal tray of fruit and offerings, and a young boy in a striped shirt and shorts reaches toward the tray. A child in a white shirt and dark vest holds a white and blue flag. Others in yellow, pink and blue saris walk nearby, and an orange canopy or umbrella is visible above the group. A white building wall lies to the left, with parked cars in the background.2008-05-03Indoor temple scene with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers hanging behind a golden deity murti and brass lamps. On the right, a man in a white dhoti and white turban with a gold-bordered shawl, a wristwatch and a beaded necklace stands with hands folded. In the centre, a woman in a turquoise and green sari holds a tray with a framed photo, flowers and fruit. Beside her, a child in yellow stands partly visible. On the left, an older woman in a blue sari with gold bangles stands with hands clasped. Behind them, a young man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and tilak holds a tray. Four people are visible in the foreground, with another attendant behind.2008-04-27April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsMay 27 20182018-05-27 +1 copies