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October 31 2014

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Night outdoor puja before a decorated deity murti on a raised platform. The murti stands under an ornate silver-gold arch hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands, draped in a red cloth, with a gold base and a green cloth below. Two priests in white dhotis with white upper cloths stand on either side: the left one holds a white fan-like chamara and a rod, the right one holds a lit lamp and performs namaskar with folded hands. A dark silhouetted figure raises an arm in the foreground. On the right edge, a man with bare upper body, gold armlets and a white wrap sits with folded hands. Dark background with a few lights.2014-10-29October 31 20142014-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 29 20142014-10-29October 29 20142014-10-29Night photograph of a procession on a raised platform. A man in an orange-red dhoti and saffron wrap stands at the centre, leaning forward to reach a deity murti decorated with flower garlands, mounted on a gold-toned carriage with a golden canopy. Two attendants in white dhotis and white upper garments stand on either side holding white fly-whisks. A green cloth drapes the platform base, and a large trident stands at the right edge among onlookers in the dark. The surroundings are unlit except for a few lamps.2014-10-29October 31 20142014-10-31February 03 20152015-02-03January 09 20132013-01-09A night-time procession photograph showing a gilded ratha or palanquin carrying a decorated deity murti, its figure draped in layered garlands of yellow, green and red flowers with a gold-trimmed canopy behind. Two attendants stand at the side: one in white dhoti and shawl holding a white chamara fan, and another in orange and gold-striped cloth with a saffron turban, holding a white fan. Dark trees frame the scene and a few partially visible people stand at the bottom edge of the frame.2015-02-03Night procession scene with a golden canopied float (ratha) carrying deity murti dressed in green and red cloth, lit by warm lamps. Two men in white dhoti and shirt stand in the foreground at left, one bare-chested with a sash, one in white kurta. A person in orange clothing sits near the front of the float, and figures in white are visible at the right edge against a dark background with scattered lights.2015-11-25Night-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.2016-11-05Night photograph of an outdoor temple-style procession or festival stage. A large gilded deity murti, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and gold necklaces, stands at centre on a green-draped platform framed by ornate gold arches. A standing figure at left wears a white turban, white and gold dhoti-style garment and beaded jewellery, holding an object near the murti. At right a figure in an orange-saffron garment with gold trim and white bangles stands beside a black lectern. A bright lamp shines above. Several seated devotees in silhouette sit in the foreground.2015-02-03 +1 copies