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Dusk photograph of a festival procession at a water tank or lake edge. In the foreground, a red-draped dais carries a pair of metal utsava murti deities, one in a silver crown with a white dhoti and gold garlands and the other in a blue and green sari with jewelled ornaments, both decorated with yellow marigold and dark garlands. Behind them, a seated figure in orange robes with a white forehead mark and a black-and-white bead garland sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a gold canopy. A man in white clothing sits at the lower right edge, and string lights glow along the water in the background.

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January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Dusk photograph of a procession on water at a temple-lit site. A man seated on an ornate gold throne under a gold umbrella canopy, wearing orange robes, a white garland and a forehead marking, raises one hand in blessing. Before him on a red-draped palanquin sit two metal murti with silver crowns, rich jewellery and a yellow flower garland; one is dark-skinned with a red turban and white dhoti, the other wears a blue sari. Strings of lights line the water and a dome-shaped structure stands behind. Two seated devotees in orange and white appear at right. a person seated on the golden throne, with orange robes, white mala garland and forehead marking as cues. Ritual procession, festival setting.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Evening outdoor photo at a lakeside ceremony at dusk. In front, on a red-draped platform garlanded with yellow marigolds, stand two metal utsava murtis, a deity figure in white and silver with a crown and a consort in blue with jewelled ornaments. At the left edge a young man in orange stands, and to the right several seated devotees in orange and white clothing sit by the water. Strings of lights and a large domed structure appear in the background. Probable Brahmotsavam-related procession setting.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Evening outdoor photo at a lakeside or temple-tank setting with lit rows of small oil lamps along the water and palm trees behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-chair under a golden umbrella, hands joined in greeting, with a head adornment and a white sacred thread visible. Two decorated murti figures in red silk cloth with yellow and orange garlands stand before him, one in white with silver crown and jewelled necklaces, the other in blue and green garments. Saffron-robed attendants stand around, a devotee in white at the right, and a large dark shivalinga-like structure rises behind the throne.2009-01-02