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A photograph of a temple shrine during a procession-related ritual. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange-brown shawl stands at left, reaching toward a brass vessel on a pedestal. Behind him are two gold metallic deity murti figures, adorned with white and multicolored flower garlands, jewelled crowns and ornate necklaces; the figure on the right wears orange clothing. A smaller deity murti decorated with white garlands sits in a niche in front. The foreground holds offerings: a row of oranges, steel vessels, a yellow bucket, coconuts with leaves and trays of sweets. Green trees are visible through the open side of the shrine.

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Photo of a temple puja at an outdoor shrine in front of a golden metal murti pair seated on a pink-draped throne, dressed in white and orange cloth and heavy garlands of white jasmine, marigold and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and dhoti with an orange-saffron shawl stands at left, lifting a silver lamp or vessel above the deities. Fruits including oranges and pineapple, a coconut, steel vessels and a decorated kalasha sit on the ground in front. Trees and a street are visible behind. The murti pair is a statue, not a living person. Plaque lettering is partly visible on the shrine wall. Ritual setting consistent with abhishekam or aarti.2006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05Photo of a procession deity pair seated on a golden palanquin under a canopy, decorated with garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers. Two metal deity murtis with crowns and ornate necklaces sit on a pink cushion, with a small oil lamp flame burning before them. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lamp-tray. Fruits, coconuts and flower offerings are placed in front, and a large white cloth hangs at right edge.2006-11-05Outdoor procession scene at a decorated ratha in Chennai. A man in a white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lit camphor flame in a metal aarti lamp toward two golden deity murtis seated on a pink-draped throne. The murtis wear jeweled necklaces, crowns and garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red flowers. Golden pillars frame the canopy, with a green tree behind and a pink basket of flowers and coconuts at lower left.2006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05Outdoor procession scene at a gilded ratha or temple canopy. Two large gold-toned deity murti stand adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, green leaves and crowns, one wearing a white cloth and the other an orange garment over pink cloth. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, lighting or tending near the figures. Bright yellow and white flower decorations and a kalasha-like offering appear at the lower edge, with trees and onlookers in the background.2006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05A photograph of a ritual worship scene before two golden deity murti seated on a gilded throne, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. The murti on the left wears a white cloth and white jewelled necklaces, and the one on the right wears a red garment and an ornate gold necklace while holding a lit oil lamp. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, bending to perform padapuja by touching the feet of the seated white-clad murti. Smoke fills the air. In front lie plates of coconut halves, bananas, citrus fruits, sweets, pulses and rose petals, with a scattering of flower petals on the wooden floor.2006-10-21