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Outdoor ritual photo on a street-side sidewalk beside a white brick wall. A figure in a saffron-orange robe on the left holds up a smoking censer or incense stick toward a decorated deity murti seated under a gold canopy (kalasha-like crown structure). The murti wears a white dhoti-style garment, garlands of white and red-yellow flowers, peacock feathers, gold jewellery, a gold crown and a large green gem. On the right, a person in an orange and maroon robe with a head covering holds hands in anjali-like gesture toward the deity. Parked cars and trees are in the background.

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May 04 20082008-05-04A decorated palanquin or ratha-style canopy stands on a paved driveway beside a white brick wall, draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. Seated within is a figure in white clothing and an ornate orange-and-gold turban, wearing layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a large green stone pendant, with a white garland around the neck. Two men stand at left in orange and white garments with hands pressed together in greeting, and at right a man in orange robes and a red-edged shawl extends his hand toward the figure. Parked cars and trees appear in the background.2008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04A photograph of a street-side procession in Los Angeles. In the centre, a deity murti is decorated with white and red garlands, peacock feathers and a gold-and-green jewelled necklace, and sits on a gold-trimmed shrine beside a white brick wall. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red sash stands at left, waving a white fan or chamara toward the murti. At right, a bald man in white ritual cloth and a dark rudraksha-style necklace stands beside a woman in red clothing. A person in orange robes with long dark hair is seen at lower right. Part of a gold-edged orange and blue banner is visible at left.2008-05-04Outdoor photograph at dusk of a gilded, multi-tiered palanquin-style canopy (ratha or palanquin) decorated with white and red flower garlands, carried in front of a white brick wall. Behind it, white flags fly from poles and trees line a road with parked cars. In the foreground, two people are seen from behind: on the left a man with short dark hair in an orange shawl, and on the right a woman with grey hair in an orange-and-red garment, holding peacock-feather fans. Beneath the canopy stands a deity murti dressed in silver ornaments, a green gem, and peacock feathers.2008-05-04October 22 20082008-10-22A photograph of a golden palanquin-style procession shrine with a deity murti decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feather fans, set against a white brick wall outdoors. Two saffron-robed figures in orange and red-bordered dhotis and shawls stand at the left; the one nearest the shrine is waving a large white chamara fan with a gold handle over the deity, while the other stands with hands folded. A man in a dark brown shirt and sunglasses stands behind the shrine. Behind him are a silver car and green trees under an overcast sky.2008-10-15May 04 20082008-05-04Outdoor photo of a golden palanquin-style ratha for a deity murti, decorated with red and white garlands, peacock feathers and a golden kalasha-topped canopy. A priest in orange saffron robes and a draped orange shawl stands at left, swinging a censer that releases smoke toward the deity. A younger man in orange robes with arms folded stands beside a white brick wall, wearing a rudraksha mala. A man in a dark shirt stands behind the palanquin. The deity sits on a red and gold cushion with flower garlands. Grey sky and trees behind.2008-10-15April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsOutdoor photo of a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with white vibhuti markings on his arms and forehead, reaching toward a golden palanquin (palki) draped with garlands of red and white flowers and peacock feathers. He wears a red-stoned earring and a rudraksha bracelet. Behind the palanquin stands a golden kalasha-topped canopy with a deity murti under a purple and gold cloth. A young man in a dark green sweater holds a white flag on a pole to the right, and a white brick wall with a flag appears at left. The scene suggests a procession or ritual honouring the palanquin, and the man's appearance has several cues of the page's described figure, so he is labelled as probable Swamiji.October 22 20082008-10-22