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Outdoor procession along a white brick wall of a building in late sunlight, with a golden palanquin-style canopy (kalasha-topped) carrying a deity murti decorated with garlands and flowers. Devotees in white and saffron dhotis or robes carry and walk beside it. A woman in an orange-brown sari with a rudraksha-style necklace walks at the front right, and a child in orange-striped clothing stands near the carriers. Parked cars and trees line the street behind. A large orange and red ceremonial fan or umbrella is held at the right edge.

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April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a procession at an outdoor temple walkway beside a white wall. A golden palanquin with a small gold canopy and a deity murti draped in garlands of orange and white flowers is pulled on wheels by a man in white dhoti and a young woman in a green top with a floral wrap. Devotees follow: a woman in a turquoise and pink sari, a woman in a red sari holding a plate, a man in a pink shirt holding papers, and a man in a cream kurta. A man in a white dhoti walks at the front. Trees and sky are visible in the background.2008-10-22May 04 20082008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04A late-afternoon procession moves along a sidewalk beside a white brick building. In the foreground, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl carries a long pole topped with a yellow and red ceremonial banner. Beside him, a woman in a white sari holds a small brass vessel. Behind them, women in red, turquoise and maroon saris carry brass plates and offerings, and a child in orange follows. A small golden canopied shrine or palanquin is visible further back, and other banners with white and yellow flags rise above the crowd. Parked cars and trees line the parking area on the right, with a man in a white shirt walking at the edge.2008-04-27Outdoor photo of a ritual at a white brick wall beside a small golden canopy shrine decorated with red and orange flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and shawl with his back to the camera stands at the shrine, and another man in white dhoti stands beside it. Women in orange and red saris stand on the pavement; one in an orange sari holds a brass vessel and a tray, another in a green and blue sari holds a brass lamp-like vessel, and a woman in a maroon sari holds a plate. Two women in blue and pink tops sit or stand in the foreground, and a man in white kurta stands at right. The setting appears to be a sidewalk in front of a building with a glass door.2008-04-27A temple procession on an outdoor walkway beside a white brick wall. At centre, a golden canopied palanquin carries a decorated deity murti draped in green, teal and red cloth and garlanded with flowers. A man in white dhoti and shirt sprinkles water or incense toward it. Women walk in front carrying offerings: a woman in blue sari holds a tray of fruit and flowers on her head, a woman in orange sari carries a golden kalasha on a plate, and a woman in a red and pink brocade sari walks alongside. A woman in an orange sari on the right holds a silver tray with a lamp. Smoke drifts from the canopy area. A bald man in white stands in the background. Several people are visible in this procession scene.2008-04-27May 04 20082008-05-04Outdoor procession beside a white brick building with a flat overhang. A golden palanquin-style shrine with a pointed golden finial, red and purple draped cloth and floral garlands is carried on a wooden base near the wall. Several people walk around it: a bald man in white dhoti and shawl steadies the shrine, a man in orange-red robes stands beside it, and a woman in red-brown shawl and long grey skirt follows. A woman in a white sari with orange border holds a white flag, another woman in white with a dark red shawl raises a white flag, and a young boy in a blue shirt holds a white flag at the right edge. Several white flags with a blue emblem are mounted on poles along the roofline. A woman in a white sari with red border stands at the left edge, and a man in orange shawl stands by the wall behind her.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA 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.2008-04-27