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A photograph of people loading a deity murti wrapped in garlands into the open rear hatch of a white SUV. Three people face the car: a woman on the left in an orange sari with a red border and gold jewellery, a woman in the centre with hair in a bun wearing a white top, and a man on the right in an orange kurta with an orange shawl and a crossbody bag. The murti is decorated with red, yellow and green marigold garlands. Trees and a white building are visible behind the vehicle.

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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 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.2008-04-27A 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.2008-05-11October 14 20082008-10-14A 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.2008-04-27A photograph of an outdoor car park beside a white brick wall. On the left, a man with reddish hair and a red-and-white dhoti and a rudraksha mala gestures with his hands. In the centre, a woman with dark curly hair wears an orange sari draped over one shoulder and gold bangles. On the right, the open rear hatch of a white minivan reveals a deity murti dressed in orange and gold silk, decorated with red, white and green flower garlands and gold ornaments, resting on purple cloth. Two physical people are visible.2008-04-27A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with gold earrings and a rudraksha-style bracelet, holds a golden kalasha pot with a tray of offerings while performing puja at an open van door. Inside the vehicle sits a deity murti dressed in orange and gold silk, adorned with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces, and red, white and yellow flower garlands. Behind him stands another man in white kurta and orange-trimmed garment, with a small crowd partly visible. The setting is a white-walled outdoor area with a white van interior and a grey seat.2008-04-27May 03 20082008-05-03April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsSeptember 30 20082008-09-30September 10 20062006-09-10A photograph of devotees gathered around an open car boot decorated with bands of red and yellow marigold garlands. In the foreground, a woman in an orange saree with maroon border and a braid tied with an orange flower stands with her back to the camera. Beside her, a woman in a white saree with a silver-patterned border, hair in a bun, faces the car. Another woman in an orange saree stands at centre, and on the right a man in an orange kurta with a black belt and gold chain looks into the boot. An older man in a white kurta and glasses stands at left. The setting is a paved entrance with greenery behind the car.2008-05-11