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Night photograph of a golden palanquin procession. A bare-chested man in an orange cloth and rudraksha beads stands at the rear of an ornate gilded palanquin, reaching forward and sprinkling powder or flower petals toward a seated deity murti. The murti wears a crown, necklaces and a dark cloth, draped in orange and red marigold and rose garlands against a red canopy. Gold filigree arches and carved gold sides frame the scene. The man's back and dark dreadlocked hair are visible. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, presented as the officiating figure at the palanquin procession.

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Night-time outdoor scene of a deity murti (Murugan/Subramanya form on a peacock vehicle) under an ornate golden arch and a yellow-and-red canopy, draped in red, pink and white flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in an orange-yellow dhoti stands at left, raising a white fan or cloth toward the idol, apparently offering aarti or a fanning ritual. A red-and-white ceremonial box sits at the base, and orange cloth covers the platform. Strings of coloured lights and a few onlookers are visible in the dark background. No identifiable a person candidate is present.2016-11-05November 18 20152015-11-18March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesNovember `4 2015 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20142014-09-14November `4 2015 +1 copiesNight outdoor ritual at a decorated shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange-yellow dhoti stands at left, raising a white fan or chamara toward a deity murti under a golden arched canopy with a gold-and-red fringed umbrella overhead. The murti is draped in red, orange and white garlands and wears a gold crown and ornaments; a brass kalasha sits before it on a yellow cloth. A red and white box rests on the platform. Other figures in orange clothing are partly visible at right, and strings of lights and a red umbrella appear in the background.2016-11-05A photograph of a gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne beneath a green and orange canopy with fringed tassels, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold jewellery. A standing attendant in an orange garment with a rudraksha-style mala and a white fly-whisk (chamara) waves it over the murti. The background is dark, and a small monitor stands at the right edge of the frame.2016-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 02 20162016-03-02A night-time ritual before a richly decorated deity murti seated in a golden arched shrine with a red backdrop. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange dhoti and bare chest with white tilak and body markings, leans in to offer or adorn the figure. Garlands of red and yellow flowers drape the murti and the adjacent decorated figure at right. A golden kalasha-like vessel and fruit offerings sit on a tray in front, with a silver bowl at lower left and a small oil lamp at lower right amid smoke and a lit flame. A second priest in white with rudraksha mala and tilak stands at the far left edge.2016-11-06March 02 20162016-03-02A photograph at night of a priest seen from behind, bare-shouldered with a rust-red and gold-bordered cloth wrapped over his body, raising his arm toward a large decorated deity murti. The murti wears a silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of white, orange, red and yellow flowers, set before an ornate gilded arch with a green cloth backdrop. A lit lamp flame appears near the murti's head. Dark surroundings frame the scene.2014-11-25