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April 03 2008

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July 30 20082008-07-30Night photograph of a shrine at a temple. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange-saffron shawl stands at left holding a lit lamp aloft toward a deity murti. The central murti stands under a gold arched canopy, draped in red and white cloth, with a red crown or headdress, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, red and green flower garlands and white flower strands. A black stone plinth below bears Tamil inscription text, and a small brass object stands on a white pedestal. Another shrine with a lit lamp is visible behind at left. The mood is nocturnal, with dark surroundings.2008-04-03Night-time temple ritual at a shrine with a large ornate golden arch framing a black stone deity murti, decorated with a red cloth, layered white and yellow-orange flower garlands and a silver-toned chest ornament. A priest in a white dhoti and saffron/orange shawl stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a second, smaller black stone figure beside the main murti. A small white shrine model with flower garlands sits in front of the deity on a red-and-white striped plinth. A dark plaque with Tamil text is mounted at the bottom right, and the background is dark with light panels behind the figures.2008-04-03 +1 copiesApril 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of a shrine with a black stone murti seated under an ornate gold arch framed by carved gold pillars. The murti wears a red head cloth with a white tilak mark, a silver necklace, and garlands of white flowers and yellow and red blossoms that drape over the figure. In front stands a white marble platform with a small offering dish and a brass lamp; red and white striped borders edge the stone floor, and smaller shrines flank the sides. No people are visible, and the scene is dark except for the lit shrine.2008-04-03April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesNight-time photo of a temple shrine: a priest in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl holds a lit lamp toward a deity murti under a golden arched frame. The murti is adorned with garlands of white flowers and red-yellow-green marigold strands, a red cloth crown, and jewelled ornaments. Another murti stands at left beside a lit lamp. The raised base is painted red and white with a black plaque below.2008-07-30April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesMay 14 20062006-05-14November 05 20162016-11-05 +1 copiesDecember 29 20102010-12-29A night-time photograph at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes, with long hair, a gold necklace and a beaded mala, smiles while holding a lit oil lamp and a small bell or vessel. Two priests in white dhotis stand behind him, one with a bare chest and sacred ash marks and a shaved head, the other with a white upper cloth and beaded necklaces. Beside them, a deity murti pair decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornaments stands in an ornate gold arch. A black stone board with Tamil inscription and a lantern sit on a red and white painted plinth, with potted plants at the edges.2011-12-20