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Outdoor temple entrance decorated for a festival. A deity murti sits in a niche framed by a large garland of orange, white, green and red flowers, with a silver-decorated face and crown. In front stands a gilded golden vahana figure on a wooden stand, draped on an orange cloth. Hanging cloth banners with floral patterns hang from the metal roof. At right, a figure of a dark-faced goddess with a white crown and red sari stands beside brass oil lamps and a decorated parasol. Two or three white-clad people are faintly visible in the shaded doorway.

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November 06 20102010-11-06Outdoor temple festival scene: a deity murti of a goddess seated in a shrine framed by a large horseshoe-shaped garland of orange, yellow, white, red and green marigold-style flowers with a pink floral backdrop. The murti wears a tall crown, layered silver-toned jewellery and a red-and-gold garment. In front stands a large gilded peacock vahana with a raised crest, mounted on a wooden carrying platform over an orange cloth on the ground. Behind are a painted temple wall with a striped white-and-red base, steps, a brass lamp stand, a colourful cylindrical decoration and a ceremonial umbrella. A woman in white clothing stands at the right edge, and a few white-clad figures appear behind.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for worship in front of an orange-painted wall. A large murti shrine is garlanded with bands of yellow, red, green and white flowers and framed by a multicoloured canopy with fringed panels. Several deity murtis stand on a raised orange-draped platform, with a golden peacock vahana in the foreground beside brass oil lamps and ornamental brass umbrellas. Two dark standing figures in orange shawls and white dhotis flank the entrance, with painted striped pillars at the corners. A red-and-white banner on the right carries a portrait and printed text, and the stepped floor is patterned with white kolam designs.2010-11-09November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A small deity murti of Murugan, adorned with a crown and a green and gold garment, is seated on an ornate golden peacock throne. Multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, magenta, green and white drape over the murti and the peacock's back. The murti sits on a green cushion with a pink edge. The throne stands on a golden pedestal in a room with pink walls, a window and a blue curtain. Gold ceremonial staffs stand at the right edge, and a gold lion-like figure appears at the far left. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12A decorated outdoor shrine under a corrugated metal roof with an orange-and-white striped wall behind it. Central deity murti figures are adorned with heaps of marigold and multicolour garlands and stand on a golden vahana-style carved stand before a striped orange canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on the steps at both sides, with golden kalasha-like finials and decorative fans. A lone man in white clothes stands to the right near the steps, with two black stone figures in orange cloths flanking the shrine. A red banner on the right reads life bliss programme text. No a person candidate is visible.2010-11-09A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine set against a salmon-pink wall under a corrugated metal roof with orange and multicoloured fabric decorations. Central deity murti figures are dressed heavily in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and sit beneath a large fringed canopy. In front stands a golden vahana-style animal figure on a golden base, flanked by brass oil lamps and brass ritual lamp stands with decorative fan-shaped shields. Two dark statues of standing figures in orange and white garments flank the shrine on the steps. No living people are visible. A banner on the right advertises a Life Bliss programme with a 2 Days Meditation offer and a Bangalore contact number.2010-11-09 +1 copiesOctober 31 20112011-10-31November 06 20102010-11-06October 31 20112011-10-31