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A street procession of devotees walks along a white-brick building beside a curb. In the foreground an older woman in a green sari with red blouse and gold border carries a red woven basket. Beside her a man in a white shirt and grey trousers holds a tray of fruit, and a woman in a multicoloured blouse carries a tray. Behind them a man in a red shirt holds a tray, and a row of people follows, including girls in light blue and white. White flags with a blue bird emblem are carried in the procession, and a decorated palanquin or canopy with a red and gold embellished top moves in the background. Bare feet and bright clothing mark the walk.

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Outdoor street procession on a sunny day beside a white-brick building. Devotees walk barefoot in a line along the curb. A man in a white shirt on the left carries a white flag with a blue bird emblem, and a woman in a red and green sari beside him also holds a flag. In the centre, a man in cream kurta carries a plate of mangoes and a woman in a red top carries a small offering tray. A woman in a pale green kurta and a girl in white also hold offering plates. On the right, a decorated palanquin with red and gold canopy is carried, with white-robed attendants near it and a man in orange clothing behind. Small children walk among the marchers.2008-07-20An outdoor procession on a paved sidewalk in front of a white-brick temple building, with a sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE beside a doorway. A man in white kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl carries a tall pole topped by a red and gold banner bearing a white bird emblem. Women in saris of red, orange, pink and teal walk behind holding flower bunches, plates and offerings. White flags with a blue emblem are carried along the line, and a decorated palanquin-style float appears at right. Onlookers in casual clothing watch and clap along the roadside.2008-04-27Outdoor street procession along a white-walled building with a grey roof. Devotees walk on the pavement and road edge carrying flags and offerings. Several people hold white flags with a blue dove emblem on poles, and a red-and-gold ornate banner with a bird motif rises above the crowd. In the background, a golden palanquin-style canopy (ratha/palanquin) is carried, with orange-clad figures around it. A man in a red polo and jeans and an older man in a cream kurta and white dhoti walk near the front; a woman in a white sari claps her hands, and a woman in a green sari holds a basket of fruit, while a young girl in a light green top walks beside them. Several participants carry trays of mangoes and fruit.2008-07-20A street procession on a sunny day passes a white building with the number 9720 on its wall. In the centre, a woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace walks barefoot and raises her hands in greeting. Behind her, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl wears a large beaded mala around his neck and walks beside a golden palanquin decorated with red flowers and garlands. Nearby, a man in orange robes and a shaved head walks in the procession. A bearded man in cream kurta carries a tray of mangoes, and a woman in a green-and-brown outfit holds a basket of offerings. Ceremonial umbrellas and flags with red and gold motifs are carried alongside, and a small boy in a green polo shirt walks at the right edge of the frame.2008-07-20October 15 20082008-10-15Outdoor temple procession along a white brick wall on a paved walkway. A man in white kurta and orange shawl barefoot carries a tall red and gold ceremonial banner with floral embroidery at the front. Behind him a boy in a pink striped shirt walks beside a golden palanquin-style shrine decorated with flower garlands holding a deity murti. White flags with a blue bird emblem are carried by devotees. Women in saris, including pink, teal and maroon, carry offering trays and pots. A bearded man in an orange-and-white striped shirt presses palms together at right, and devotees in white and orange saris follow the shrine.2008-04-27Outdoor photo at dusk outside a white-walled building with a sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE and the number 9720. A golden canopied palanquin decorated with flower garlands and a round gold halo-shaped backdrop is carried along the sidewalk, with a deity murti visible inside. Devotees in saris and kurtas surround it: a woman in a red sari carrying a tray of offerings on the left, a woman in green and blue sari wearing a flower crown, a woman in orange with a braid in a light green salwar, and a woman in a maroon sari near the palanquin. An older man in a white shirt and grey trousers with a red bag stands at right, and a child in orange holds a small bottle. Other onlookers are in the background, and a white flag rises at upper right.2008-04-27Outdoor scene at a building entrance during a procession. A golden, canopied palanquin with red and orange floral garlands and a gold finial sits on a wheeled base at right. Two tall orange and yellow banners with decorative emblems stand beside the entrance. Several devotees line the walkway: a woman in a green sari holds a red tray, another woman in a green sari and a woman in a light blue salwar hold offerings, a man in a red shirt and jeans holds a tray of sweets, and a man in white kurta holds a tray. A figure in white dhoti and sleeveless top walks near the palanquin. Glass doors and a white tiled wall form the background, with a few other people standing at right.2008-07-20A 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.2008-04-27April 28 20082008-04-28Outdoor procession on a sidewalk beside a white-walled building with a sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE. Two people at left carry large red and gold triangular banners with floral embroidery and bird emblems on tall poles. A woman in a red sari with gold border carries a silver tray and a small pink-flowered bouquet. Behind her a woman in orange bandhani sari holds a bouquet. At right a man in white kurta with an orange shawl carries a banner pole. A golden palanquin-like canopy with flowers, white flags, women in saris and onlookers in casual clothes follow along the street lined with palm trees.2008-04-27April 28 20082008-04-28