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May 31 20172017-05-31Night-time outdoor scene of a deity murti (Murugan/Subramanya form on a peacock vehicle) under an ornate golden arch and a yellow-and-red canopy, draped in red, pink and white flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in an orange-yellow dhoti stands at left, raising a white fan or cloth toward the idol, apparently offering aarti or a fanning ritual. A red-and-white ceremonial box sits at the base, and orange cloth covers the platform. Strings of coloured lights and a few onlookers are visible in the dark background. No identifiable a person candidate is present.2016-11-05Night photograph of a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, white and yellow flowers, standing in a gilded arched shrine with a dark cloth backdrop and a fringed canopy overhead. A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti at the left waves a fan-like object toward the murti. Several people in orange and white clothing stand at the right holding long poles, and small oil lamps flicker on the ground. Strings of coloured lights and a green light are visible in the background.2016-11-05Night outdoor ritual at a decorated shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange-yellow dhoti stands at left, raising a white fan or chamara toward a deity murti under a golden arched canopy with a gold-and-red fringed umbrella overhead. The murti is draped in red, orange and white garlands and wears a gold crown and ornaments; a brass kalasha sits before it on a yellow cloth. A red and white box rests on the platform. Other figures in orange clothing are partly visible at right, and strings of lights and a red umbrella appear in the background.2016-11-05November 05 20162016-11-05May 06 20172017-05-06March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual at a Murugan deity murti decorated with garlands of marigold and red flowers, set inside an ornate gold arched shrine canopy with a dark backdrop. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left waving a feather-like fan (chamara) over the murti, with a lit torch nearby. At right, a person in a red-orange garment holds a leafy branch aloft beside a brass bell or plate. Lit strings of coloured lights and a few spectators are visible in the background. Bare-chested devotees in the lower right watch and assist. The scene appears to be an evening procession or pooja.2016-11-05May 31 20182018-05-31Night photograph of a deity murti seated on a gilded throne under a multicoloured fringed canopy, adorned with yellow and red garlands and gold jewellery. A standing attendant in orange clothing holds a white chamara fan with a gold handle beside the throne. No person is visible in the throne area; the figure is a murti, so no a person candidate is present.2016-03-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23Night procession scene: a golden palanquin-style ratha carries a figure seated on a gold throne draped in garlands of white, pink and purple flowers, with a gold canopy overhead and a golden horse-head finial. A man in orange dhoti and orange shawl with a decorated white cap stands at the rear holding a long white feather fan (chamara) toward the seated figure. Two men in white dhotis stand at the left edge, one bare-chested wearing a sacred thread. Green and red tassels hang from the palanquin, and dark leafy trees surround the scene.2011-10-30