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Night procession photo of an illuminated deity murti on a decorated palanquin or ratha at a temple event. The golden-lit murti is adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands and stands beneath a teal and red canopy with fringe, held aloft on long wooden poles. Men in white dhoti and shirts carry or steady the platform, one in a striped shirt in front. A golden pillar-like structure, an orange draped cloth on a platform, and a trident stand to the right under a dark open-roof shed.

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September 05 20132013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesNight photograph of a temple procession under a corrugated metal roof. A large dark metal-looking deity figure is carried high on poles, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. Men in white dhotis and striped shirts walk around it, one man on the left beats a large drum, and another in white holds an orange-and-gold ceremonial banner with a painted emblem on the right. A lit, ornately decorated shrine with a golden deity murti and an orange cloth stands in the background. A dark-clothed man with a long staff is also visible.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA night-time photograph of a religious procession. At centre, a decorated palanquin or utsava murti carries a deity figure garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers beneath a multicoloured umbrella. Several men in white dhotis and shirts grip the long wooden poles of the palanquin. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap and holds a pole, appearing to be a sannyasi, but this figure's appearance does not clearly establish identity, so no identification is made. Devotees in white and orange clothing stand around, with string lights and tassels visible overhead.2010-11-21Night procession scene: a decorated processional deity murti with a golden-framed arch behind it, draped in marigold garlands and a red cloth, is pulled on a wooden cart with a carved elephant-style panel. Men in white dhotis and a man in a plaid shirt walk beside it, one holding a long ceremonial staff with a flag. A woman in a teal blouse and red shawl and a man in a light blue polo shirt stand in the foreground. Orange and saffron cloth hangs at the right; a trident stands in the background.2013-09-05April 05 20122012-04-05Night procession at a temple festival. A deity murti decorated with white jasmine garlands and a purple-and-multicolour flower garland sits on a gold-covered palanquin carried on wooden poles by men in white dhotis and shirts, some with bare shaved heads. A large red, blue and multicoloured parasol with tassels is held above the murti. Devotees in white and saffron-coloured wraps walk alongside, and a long white chamara fan is raised at right. Bright white lights and a dark night sky form the setting.2010-11-05November 21 20102010-11-21A 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 photograph of a golden processional palanquin decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, orange and pink tassels, and a pink canopy with string lights. A richly adorned deity murti sits on the golden seat, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace. Two attendants stand beside it: on the left a man in white dhoti and shirt, on the right a person in a bright orange saffron sari with a gold necklace, touching the palanquin's edge. Dark background.2016-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06