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December 22 2005

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Night procession of a deity murti carried on a decorated palanquin under a multicoloured canopy, its arches draped in garlands and striped fabric. Devotees in white clothes, several in pink and orange, press forward with raised hands in a dark outdoor setting. Flanking palanquins carry further decorated deity images, with trident-topped staffs and a red-and-gold ornamental shield on the right. Glowing pink and blue light sticks are held aloft by a crowd of people. The image carries a 22 12 2005 date stamp in red.2005-12-22Night procession photograph of a decorated deity palanquin under a colourful canopy with striped and embroidered hangings. A deity murti dressed in ornate garlands and draped cloth sits at the centre on a red base, lit by a flame. Crowds of devotees, many in white clothes, raise their hands around the palanquin. Ceremonial trishul and staff stand to the right, and additional decorated palanquins with marigold garlands flank the scene against a dark sky.2005-12-22March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesA night procession moves through a crowd, led by a decorated palanquin carrying deity murti under a multicoloured canopy with a dome and fringed tassels. Torch bearers in orange and white hold tall flaming torches beside the canopy. A bare-backed man in an orange cloth walks in front of the palanquin with his back to the camera. Nearby, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk with the procession while women in saffron and red saris and many devotees line the path. The palanquin is festooned with garlands and a red and white arched frame of decorative lamps. Canopy panel lettering reads Dhyanapeetam.2006-12-23 +1 copiesNight procession at a temple-style festival: a richly decorated palanquin or deity vehicle with a colourful striped canopy, embroidered panels with elephant motifs and a tiered red-and-gold top, carries a deity murti adorned with gold ornaments, garlands and a multicoloured fabric covering. Several men in white dhotis and shirts crowd around and push at the vehicle. On the left, a smiling man in an orange-saffron robe stands with a long silver staff. A few white-clad men in the foreground are partly cut off. Scattered light spots fill the dark background.2005-12-22October 03 20112011-10-03Night procession at a temple-style event. A deity murti is carried on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with a flower garland, a red canopy with coloured fringe, and a lit oil lamp in front. A man in an orange robe and a patterned cap stands at the front, holding up a long ornamental staff. Around the palanquin, men in white dhotis and shirts walk and stand, some with hands folded in prayer, and a large crowd of devotees fills the dark street in the foreground. Tall ceremonial umbrellas with orange flags and gold finials are visible on the right. The photo is taken from behind the crowd, so only partial faces are visible.2010-11-11February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesDecember 23 20062006-12-23February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNovember 11 20102010-11-11Night procession photographed from the crowd, with dark sky behind. At centre a deity murti stands within a decorated palanquin canopy with multicoloured fabric valance and tassels, the figure dressed in white and red ornamented garments and garlands. A woman in an orange sari stands at the palanquin, and a man in a white shirt holds the canopy frame on the left. A large trident stands on the right beside an ornate gold-and-red canopy structure, and a small decorated umbrella is visible. A dense crowd of devotees in white and pastel clothing reaches upward, many with hands raised, pressed around the carriage.2005-12-22