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September 03 2008

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September 03 20082008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03A red SUV stands in a paved forecourt before a white temple gateway with a small orange flag on its summit, flanked by leafy trees. Several people gather around the vehicle: a man in white shirt and dhoti, a man in a light shirt, a man in a white kurta holding an orange cloth, and a woman in an orange-and-green saree. A brass puja lamp and offerings sit on the ground at the front of the car, and a garland of marigolds is draped over the bonnet. Steps lead up to the temple entrance where a few more figures stand.2008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03A photograph of a red Chevrolet-style SUV with license plate AP 29 7614 parked in front of a white temple gateway with stone steps and a flagpole with saffron flag. The vehicle is decorated with a marigold and rose garland on the bonnet and a brass kalasha-like ornament at the front. A man in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands at the front holding a tray with a brass lamp, bell, bowl and offerings, and a woman in orange-and-green sari with a man in white shirt pour or hold items near the car. Another man in saffron stole stands at the right edge. The setting is a palm and tree-lined temple compound. This appears to be a vehicle blessing puja before the temple.2008-09-03A red Chevrolet SUV with a silver front guard and license plate AP 29 7614 is parked on a paved forecourt before a white temple gateway with a tall gopuram and a flagpole. A man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl stands at left holding a small object, while a man in a white shirt and a woman in an orange sari with a green border and flower-decorated hair stand beside the car. A brass tray holds a kalasha-style vessel, a bell, oil lamps, a coconut and a small cup, set on the ground. Garlands of yellow and white flowers and a small tricolour-style emblem decorate the car's bonnet. Steps lead up to the temple with a few people visible in the distance.2008-09-03April 02 20122012-04-02A photo of a group of about 25 people standing on the white steps before a white temple with a tall, tiered shikhara and an orange flag on top. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads points forward, beside a man in white dhoti and shawl holding papers. Other people in white, cream and orange clothing, including children and a man in a red shirt, stand among green trees.2012-04-02April 02 20122012-04-02January 24 20062006-01-24January 24 20062006-01-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession ascending white temple steps toward a white gopuram tower with a small flag atop. In the foreground a woman in a red saree with a bag on her shoulder holds a silver vessel. Behind her a man in a yellow shawl and white dhoti carries a white fan or fly whisk. Next a boy in white with a yellow shawl holds a pole supporting a multicoloured umbrella with a canopy of colourful panels. At right, a man with glasses in white dhoti and shawl with red border carries a silver pot, descending the steps. Palm trees and greenery surround the temple, and a pale sky with clouds stretches above.2009-09-21