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A photograph of devotees at an evening ceremony in a hall, with a large white feathery or woolly ritual fan or whisk raised at top right. In the foreground, a young woman in an orange and lime-green dupatta-draped outfit and a young man in a blue-and-white striped shirt and jeans, both barefoot, extend their arms toward the object. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari holds a metal plate, and at right a woman in a multicolored embroidered outfit holds a peacock-feather fan decorated with a dove emblem. A ceremonial flag stands at left. Several other people stand in the background.

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April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph at a night event. A young woman in an orange and yellow-green sari, with her hair pulled back, stands at left looking toward the camera. Beside her a man in a striped shirt and dark jeans is partly visible, and to the right women in orange and multicoloured saris stand among onlookers. A white flag with a blue emblem is held at upper left, and an ornate orange-and-gold decorated object appears at upper right.Night photo of a procession outdoors. A woman in a red silk sari with gold border holds up a large white fluffy ceremonial fan or feather-like object overhead. Beside her a young girl in an orange top and orange-to-purple ombre skirt raises a similar white fan. Behind them a woman in a blue shawl, a man in a light shirt, and a woman in a pink sari carry or walk near a decorated palanquin or ratha with orange and red fabric and a metal tray of offerings. A person in a colourful costume with peacock-feather decoration stands at the right edge. Ceremonial procession scene at night.Night-time photograph of a procession of devotees at an outdoor entrance beside a grey brick wall. In the foreground an older woman with short grey hair, glasses, a blue sari with gold border and gold bangles holds a silver tray with offerings. Beside her a woman in a royal blue silk sari holds a brass vessel. A woman in a multicoloured patterned sari and a woman in orange clothing hold brass lamps and a large white feathered fan, with a peacock-feather fan and a blue flag visible behind. Several other devotees in orange, red and white attire stand near.May 12 20082008-05-12April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsApril 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsIndoor procession photograph in a hall. A young woman in an orange and lime-green salwar kameez with gold trim walks at the front, holding a white flag on a pole. Beside her a young man in a striped blue-and-white shirt and jeans carries a brass bell-like ritual item with a feathered fan. Women behind wear orange, blue and multicoloured saris, one carrying a brass aarti plate with a lamp and offerings. Looks like a devotional procession with aarti.Night outdoor procession in front of a building. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red border stands at the centre, raising both arms to hold a large peacock-feather fan with a blue and gold rim and a white bird emblem. He wears a gold beaded necklace with a pendant and gold bangles. Behind him, a woman in a blue shawl and blue salwar kameez presses her palms together and holds a woven basket. Other devotees stand nearby, including a woman in a cream top and black trousers holding a white flag, and a person in a light blue outfit at right. Bare trees and building lights are visible in the background. a person candidate appearance: saffron robes, gold necklace and raised peacock fan; appearance-based identification is uncertain.Night procession outdoors on a pale concrete path with several women and a teenage boy in a striped shirt. In front, a young girl in an orange top and orange-to-purple gradient skirt holds a brass handled whisk or fan of white fibres. Behind her, a woman in a light blue sari holds a silver tray with two decorated lamps or cones and red offerings, while a woman in a peach sari with red border holds a polished brass aarti lamp with a flame. A woman on the left in a light blue salwar kameez with a grocery bag and oranges is also present, and a colourful patterned figure with blue and green panels stands at the right edge. Two orange and red ceremonial banners with white bird motifs are in the background. Red rudraksha malas are visible on several women.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA Events