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February 08 2012

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A dimly lit photograph of a deity murti framed by an arched golden torana inside a temple shrine at night. Several small oil lamps flicker on either side of the approach, with one flame placed near the central figure. The surrounding darkness leaves the scene mostly black, with only the illuminated shrine and lamp flames visible. No people are visible in the image.2010-07-10December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04Dim photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with orange and yellow marigold garlands draped over its shoulders. The face has a red tilak mark on the forehead, and gold ornaments decorate the chest. To the right stands an ornate silver-toned arch or halo-like frame with carved foliage and rows of pointed projections, set against a dark stone wall. No physical people are visible in the frame.2006-12-04A dimly lit temple hall at night, with a shrine niche framed by a golden arch and strings of lights. Inside the niche stands a deity murti adorned with ornaments and garlands, with a small flame in front. Two oil lamps flicker on either side of the dark aisle. No people are visible.2010-07-10A dimly lit temple shrine viewed through a dark wooden doorway framed by red and white garlands. At the centre stands a black deity murti with a tall white crown-like headdress, adorned with garlands and a green-and-red silk skirt draped below. Before it sits a smaller white figure with an orange garment and a flower garland, with brass kuthu vilakku oil lamps, brass pots, offering plates and a kalasha-like vessel arranged on a decorated yellow-and-green floral platform. A silver arch frames the deity, and brass statues of attendants flank the altar. No people are visible.2009-09-22A photograph of a dimly lit temple doorway framed by a row of bare round bulbs and a carved stone lintel. Inside, a dark-stone deity murti stands on a raised pedestal under an arched gold-toned niche, draped in a red garment and gold-bordered cloth, with white and orange flower garlands. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the floor at the base of the shrine. No people are visible.2006-09-18A dark-stone deity murti stands in an arched niche draped with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, wearing a silver crown and layered gold and silver necklaces. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine on both sides, and a painted pillar with geometric patterns stands at the right edge. At the base, a small figure in white clothes with a gold-toned head covering and a red garland kneels or bows before the murti, and a small brass object sits near the bottom. The image is a photograph of a temple shrine during worship.2010-01-01Close view of a temple shrine during a ritual, dominated by two lit brass oil lamps in the foreground, one with a small figurine on its stem, with bright flames. Behind them, a deity murti or garlanded figure is decorated with yellow marigold garlands with red accents, gold ornaments and a maroon cloth. Gold and red fabrics and a bright, glittering backdrop fill the scene. No people are clearly visible.2017-01-08August 21 20062006-08-21A man with short dark hair, seen from behind and slightly to the side, performs aarti with a tall brass multi-tiered lamp holding many lit flames. Before him is a gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne-like seat, adorned with red and white flower garlands and a dark-blue and gold cloth, with a golden crown-shaped halo above. Yellow-orange cloth drapes the base, offerings and fruit sit at the lower edge, and smoke rises in a dim stone temple hall with carved pillars. A small hand is blurred at the lower left. Only the man's back and arm are visible.2012-06-05May 20 1989April 29 20182018-04-29