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Night outdoor gathering around an ornate golden ratha (chariot shrine) decorated with lions and a red cloth, where a deity murti stands adorned with garlands and a crown. A large framed portrait on an easel to the left shows a man in saffron robes. A man in a saffron-orange top stands at the centre of the shrine platform while a crowd of devotees in white clothes, a woman in a yellow and red sari, and girls with braided hair gather around. Loudspeakers flank the platform and a bus with a banner stands at right. Dense crowd fills the foreground.

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February 02 20092009-02-02Night photo of a gold-coloured ornate ratha (chariot) decorated with lion and elephant carvings, with a red cloth canopy. Two deity murti figures stand inside, garlanded with flowers, one holding a trident. In front, a seated person in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-and-cream cloth on the ground, surrounded by devotees. Men in white shirts and trousers, a woman in a red sari, and several children stand close around the ratha. A framed photograph is placed beside the chariot, a speaker stands at its base, and a tree with green leaves overhangs the scene. Several people are visible in the crowd, with most in white clothing.2009-02-02Outdoor evening scene at a temple-like setting where a crowd of devotees in white clothing stands in an open courtyard. In the centre, a priest in saffron-orange robes stands before a gilded decorated altar with garlanded deity murtis, a red cloth draped above, and a red-and-gold pedestal. A framed photograph of a saffron-robed figure rests on a table in front. Women in white saris and a woman in a red sari with gold border watch and hold offerings. Large banners on the right show a saffron-robed figure with a shaved head and rudraksha beads, labelled in Tamil. Speakers and a tree are visible in the background.2009-02-02Night photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine lit by a bright lamp, with two richly decorated deity murtis draped in red cloth and garlands, one wearing a tall crown. A priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shirt stands on the steps tending the shrine, while a woman in an orange sari with a white garland faces the shrine with hands folded. A large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris stands in front with palms pressed together in prayer. Red and orange flags and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand nearby, and a black board with white Tamil text sits at the base of the platform.2009-01-20Night outdoor gathering in front of an ornate gold-trimmed shrine stage. A young man in saffron-orange robe with a red undershirt sits cross-legged on a red cushion, smiling, while a crowd of devotees surrounds him. Several men wear white dhotis and shirts; women wear saris and have flowers in their hair. Behind him, a framed photograph shows a smiling woman in orange with a mala. To the right, a deity murti with garlands and red drapery is displayed, with red and gold banners overhead and a tree at upper left. +1 copiesFebruary 02 20092009-02-02January 20 20092009-01-20Night-time temple ritual in front of a golden shrine (a gilded deity murti pair, wearing garlands, seated on a red-draped platform under a lamp). A man in an orange dhoti and orange shirt stands at the platform holding a lit oil lamp in both hands, facing the deities. In the foreground a woman in an orange-red sari with a white shawl stands with palms joined, and a line of people in white clothes, several with folded hands, face the shrine. Red and orange flags and marigold garlands decorate the shrine. A black sign with white Tamil script sits at the base of the platform.2009-01-20February 02 20092009-02-02January 20 20092009-01-20Night photograph of a dense crowd of devotees gathered around a gilded, canopied palanquin-style shrine on a street lit by floodlights. Two adorned deity murtis stand inside the golden structure, draped in red cloth and garlanded with flowers, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure fixed to its side. Men in white shirts and dhotis, women in colourful saris and flower-adorned hair press close, many with hands raised or looking toward the shrine. A large lit pillar and a white van appear in the background.2010-01-24January 20 20092009-01-20