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May 19 2008

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A photo of an outdoor ritual at a temple area with red-and-white striped plinths. In the foreground, a man in saffron/orange robes with a white garland stands at a metal table holding brass plates and a lamp, performing a puja. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand along the path. Two large dark stone deity murtis stand on raised plinths, one adorned with red and white garlands and draped in green and white cloth, with a shaded umbrella overhead. A dark-headed onlooker is partially visible at the bottom. Palm trees and dry scrubland frame the setting.2008-05-19Outdoor temple-style ritual at a shrine area with red-and-white striped platforms and dark stone statues. A large black deity murti with red and white garlands stands on a black pedestal at right, with another dark statue nearby. In the foreground, a line of people in saffron/orange robes and white dhotis stand by a small table holding a brass tray with offerings and a lamp, while a priest in white holds a ritual item. A man in a white dhoti stands near the platform. A decorative umbrella with colourful fringe and a golden emblem is visible at upper left. Dry trees and a palm stand behind the shrine, and the heads of onlookers appear in the bottom foreground. Six to twenty people are visible.2008-05-19Outdoor ritual at a temple-style courtyard under a fringed orange-and-blue ceremonial umbrella. In the foreground a man in saffron robe and a long-haired figure stand beside a metal table holding a brass kalasha and offerings. Behind them a man in white dhoti holds a camera-like object. A large dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal wears flower garlands and a green silk cloth, beneath a carved golden arch. Another seated figure in white stands near it. Several people in white and saffron stand nearby among palm trees. A commemorative stone plaque is set into the platform.2008-05-19May 19 20082008-05-19May 19 20082008-05-19May 19 20082008-05-19May 19 20082008-05-19April 17 20112011-04-17Outdoor photograph of a ceremony at a shrine beside a golden arched gateway and black stone deity sculptures of a seated couple, one in white and orange with a crown and garlands, the other in blue with gold jewellery. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at the centre holding a lamp, with palms pressed together. Beside him a monk in orange robes and several men in white dhotis stand in prayer; an elderly man in white and a figure in a red flag-bearing area are nearby. A metal table holds plates with offerings, and a black plaque with Tamil text stands in front. Green trees and palms fill the background.2011-04-17Outdoor shrine scene under trees with a gold-framed arch behind a black stone deity murti draped in red and orange cloth and garlands. In the foreground, a figure in long dark hair and flowing orange robes stands with palms pressed together before a red-and-white striped plinth holding small figures and a brass lamp. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded, and one man in white holds a brass pot and a leafy offering. A dark stone label is set on the plinth. Plain dirt ground and a woven mat lie underfoot.2011-10-07Outdoor temple scene with black stone murti statues seated on a dark pedestal inside a red and white painted enclosure. The central figure wears an orange-red cloth wrap, white dhoti and a large garland, with an orange shawl beside. A gold arched torana frames the shrine. In the foreground, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, while another person in white raises an arm toward the statues. Potted green plants, trees and a small Shiva lingam-style shrine appear in the background.2011-10-02December 19 20112011-12-19