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Outdoor photo of a procession setting at dusk. Two decorated deity murti, adorned with garlands of orange and white flowers, jewelled ornaments and ornate headdresses, stand under a white canopy on a float. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron head wrap and orange shawl, with a stripe of yellow at the edge, holds a metal vessel and an oil lamp flame near the floral-decorated base. A uniformed officer stands behind him. Garlands of white jasmine and orange marigold drape the structure and pillar.

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April 27 20082008-04-2727 ஏப்ரல் 2008 உலகளாவிய இந்து சமுதாயங்கள்A figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap holds a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward two adorned deity murti on a decorated float or palanquin. The murtis wear layered gold and silver jewellery, crowns and garlands of orange and yellow marigolds with white jasmine strands. The canopy is white and the structure is wreathed in white flower strings. A uniformed officer stands near the lower right, and a brass bell is held in the figure's other hand. This appears to be a procession or temple aarti scene.2008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-2727 ஏப்ரல் 2008 உலகளாவிய இந்து சமுதாயங்கள்April 27 20082008-04-27A street procession outdoors beside a richly decorated deity murti on a float. The murti is adorned with orange and white flower garlands and a silver-toned crown and ornaments, and holds a long staff. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with long hair, holds a brass plate of white offerings and a small flame near the flowers at the base. Beside him stands a uniformed police officer in khaki with a cap, and another devotee in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. Marigold and white flower garlands cover the float structure, with a utility pole and buildings behind.2008-04-27A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine decorated with white jasmine and orange marigold garlands. A large deity murti stands at left, dressed in red and gold garments with flower garlands. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe holds a brass oil lamp with a visible flame toward the shrine, while a bowl of white flowers rests in his other hand. Beside him a uniformed police officer in khaki stands watching, and several devotees gather behind. A street with a utility pole and bunting is visible in the background.2008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27A priest in a saffron and maroon turban performs an aarti with a flaming oil lamp held before a decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in white and yellow marigold garlands with red flowers, with a silver crown-like top and a silver kalasha-shaped finial. A golden ceremonial object is at the left edge. The background is dark, with a warm orange light at the right. The priest wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a small microphone is clipped near his face. No a person candidate is visible.2014-09-11