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A photograph of a procession utsava murti being loaded into the open rear cargo area of a dark blue minivan on a sidewalk. The murti is a deity figure with an orange turban-style crown, layered garlands of white, yellow and mauve flowers, a red and gold garment with a purple border, and ornate silver-toned jewellery. A man in a white shirt with dark-rimmed glasses and a rudraksha-style mala sits in the vehicle beside it, tending the figure. Behind, several people stand on the pavement: one in a yellow polo shirt holds a flag on a pole, a woman in a green patterned top holds a basket, and others hold trays of fruit or flowers. A white flag with a blue emblem is visible among them.

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A white minivan stands on a paved driveway with its rear hatch open, revealing a deity murti decorated with thick garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and green. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the right holding a brass or silver puja vessel, facing the car. On the left edge, a partially visible woman in a red garment stands on the driveway. Green hedges, palm fronds and pink roses frame the scene in the background.2008-05-11A photograph of a man in an orange robe with a saffron shawl, long dark hair and a gold necklace, holding a silver lamp with a lit flame toward a deity murti dressed in an orange turban, silver ornaments and garlands of yellow and pink flowers. The murti sits in the open rear of a dark car. Behind them stand two onlookers, a man in a striped polo shirt and another in a blue shirt, near a white brick wall with white flags. The scene suggests an aarti being performed during a procession.2008-07-20Outdoor evening scene in a parking area beside a white building. A white minivan has its rear hatch open, revealing a decorated deity murti garlanded with orange and red flowers, with blue and yellow cloth draped behind it. In front, a bare-shouldered devotee in orange and peach cloth faces the van with hands folded, near a woman in orange sari holding a small metal vessel. Other devotees in white and blue saris stand nearby, one holding a tray of white offerings, and white flags stand at left. A man in a light robe stands near the left edge.A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at the open rear hatch of a white van, pouring water from a golden kalasha onto a deity murti dressed in orange and red silk and heavily garlanded with red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. The murti wears a silver crown and a large gold-and-silver necklace. Beside them, a woman in a turquoise blue and green sari holds a brass plate of flowers and rudraksha mala, and a man in the background holds a white flag. The scene suggests an abhishekam performed on a deity murti in the vehicle. Figure visible in the frame is the main officiant.2008-04-27April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph outside a building entrance shows an open white SUV tailgate with a garlanded deity murti seated inside on the rear seat, draped in blue and purple cloth and flower garlands. In front, a person in an orange shawl with red border stands with their back to the camera, and a woman in a green top holds a silver tray with a lamp and small vessel. A woman in a maroon-and-gold sari holds a small jar beside the vehicle. Behind them, several people stand near a glass doorway, one holding a white flag on a pole. The scene appears to be a ceremonial transport of the murti.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap offering a golden kalasha-style vessel toward a deity murti seated in the open rear cargo area of a white vehicle. The murti is dressed in orange and green silk, adorned with red, white and yellow marigold garlands, a jeweled crown, and layered gold necklaces with a large green stone pendant. To the left, a woman in a blue and green sari with a red bindi and bangles stands beside a tray of flowers. Behind them, a white flag and other onlookers are visible near a white brick wall. Appearance cues for the man are limited (short swept-back hair, gold earring, saffron robe), so identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a priest performing an arati-like offering.2008-04-27Outdoor evening photo at a temple parking lot. A white SUV has its rear hatch open, and a deity murti or idol decorated with a red-and-green garland sits in the cargo area on a cloth. Two men in white dhoti-style garments with gold borders lean into the vehicle to position it. To the left, people stand holding white flags with a blue emblem, and a woman in a green sari holds a plate. Women in orange, red and blue saris stand at right, and a man in a dark blue shirt stands at left. Building walls and trees frame the scene.A driveway beside a green hedge and tall shrubs, where a white minivan has its rear hatch open. Inside the cargo area sits a deity murti dressed in red cloth and draped with orange, red and white flower garlands, with a gold ornament at its centre. On the left, a woman with reddish hair and bare feet wears a red and orange sari-style garment with a purple-and-gold border and faces the van. On the right, a man in orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and a long gold-toned necklace holds a brass vessel in both hands. Two people are visible.2008-05-11April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a devotee in white ritual dress with a red-and-maroon border and a rudraksha mala, standing with palms pressed together in namaste beside an open white minivan. Inside the rear cargo area sits a deity murti wrapped in orange and red silk, adorned with a crown, layered gold ornaments and a large garland of white flowers, with green and yellow marigold garlands. Behind them, a drummer in white holds a drum, and a young boy in a dark vest and shorts carries a flower tray. The setting is a plain white-brick wall with a red-painted curb.2008-04-27