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A procession in front of a building with a large blue Vedic sign above the entrance. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl walks at left carrying an orange flag, while women in red, orange and yellow saris carry white and blue flags and a red-and-gold decorated flag. A woman in a red and gold sari leads at centre, and a golden kalasha-shaped ornament is visible through the glass doors. Several onlookers stand on the right in pink and yellow saris and white clothing, and a drum is held near the middle of the group.

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A street procession outside a building with a white brick facade and glass doors, under warm late-afternoon sunlight. Several women in red and orange saris lead the group barefoot, one in a red sari raising her arms joyfully, another in a red sari holding a white flag. Women in cream and white saris and a woman in a black-and-white polka-dot dress walk alongside, some holding white and orange flags with a blue circular emblem and a yellow-and-red parasol. A decorated ceremonial palanquin with a golden canopy and red garlands is carried in the middle of the group, with a person in an orange sari beside a hand drum. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04Outdoor photo of a welcoming procession on a paved parking area in front of a glass-fronted building. A woman in a grey-and-white sari holds a tall ornate banner with a red and yellow border, a white bird emblem and blue floral motifs. Beside her, a man in orange robes and a woman in a red sari carry red and yellow ceremonial fans. Several women in saris, one in blue and one in white with a grey border, dance or walk barefoot while a woman in red raises a small metal vessel. Behind them, people in orange and white garments carry plates of offerings, and a man in a black shirt stands holding a tray at the right edge. A dark SUV with its rear hatch open stands at the left.2008-10-15A photo of a welcoming procession in front of a building with a large sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE. A line of women in red, orange, and white saris stands on the pavement holding brass plates and trays, while a man in white kurta and orange shawl holds a tall ceremonial standard with a round red and gold banner. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head stands near the centre holding a brass plate; this person's presentation is consistent with a sannyasi, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone. A golden palanquin-style brass canopy with flowers sits at the entrance, and orange and white flags flutter nearby. A small car with its tailgate open stands at left.2008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a procession on a sidewalk beside a white brick building with a sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE. A golden palanquin-style shrine with a kalasha-topped canopy is carried by devotees in orange and red saris and white dhotis with orange shawls. Two ceremonial banners on poles, one red with an orange emblem and one orange, are held aloft, and white and orange flags flutter above. A woman in a white dotted dress and a man in white stand at left. Dusk light falls across the scene while a black vehicle sits at right.2008-05-04A procession passes along a sidewalk beside a white brick wall at a building labelled "Vedic Temple". A man in white kurta with an orange shawl carries a tall orange-and-gold flag on a pole. Behind him, people in white dhotis and saffron or red saris walk near a golden canopied palanquin with a kalasha-topped roof, carried along the road. A woman in a white polka-dot dress films on her phone at left, and a row of white-and-blue flags lines the building. Ratha procession with devotees in ritual dress.2008-05-04October 15 20082008-10-15May 04 20082008-05-04April 28 20082008-04-28A street procession moves along a sidewalk past a white commercial building with dark windows, a parking lot and trees at left. Women in saris and white robes lead the group; one woman in a white dress with an orange shawl carries a brass kalasha-like vessel with a gold lid, and another in a brown sari holds a white bowl. A woman in a teal sari raises a small object, and a woman in an orange sari carries a tray. Men and children walk among them, with white and blue flags and an orange flag held aloft. Orange and white banners and cloth are carried in the procession.