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A night-time outdoor ritual at a decorated shrine with a golden canopy and deity murti, garlanded in red and white flowers and draped in red cloth, flanked by carved lion-like figures and red flags. In front, a man in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp, and a man in orange robes beside him stands with hands folded in namaskar. Devotees in white, some with folded hands, crowd the foreground, while a woman in a red garment with a flower garland on the right joins in prayer. Electric lights illuminate the scene against the dark background.

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Night-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.2009-01-20January 20 20092009-01-20January 20 20092009-01-20January 20 20092009-01-20Night 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 procession at a shrine-like float in front of a golden-carved ratha with a red canopy. Two deity murti stand under lamplight on the raised platform, one wearing a crown and garlands, the other with a yellow-garlanded crown. Devotees in white with orange shawls and saffron cloths stand along the road with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in white holds a brass oil lamp and a flower-decorated plate, another in a red-and-white sari bows with folded hands, and a figure in a red robe with a white garland stands near the platform. Dark sky and a camera light at the left edge.2009-01-20Night 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.2010-11-11January 20 20092009-01-20December 17 20112011-12-17Night-time ritual at an outdoor shrine with a gilded golden canopy framing two deity murtis, one crowned and one with a crown and garland, dressed in red cloth and heavy flower garlands. A standing priest in saffron robe with a red sash offers worship before the murtis. In the foreground, three seated devotees face the shrine: two in saffron, one in white with long hair, and a figure in white with a braid assisting at brass lamps. Brass aarti lamps and a brass pot sit on the ground. To the right, a white van and a saffron-banner-draped vehicle carry a poster of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a bead necklace labelled with Tamil text. Red flags fly on the shrine.2009-01-20Night photo of a temple procession. A gilded ratha chariot carries two deity murtis, one with a red crown and green-and-red garments and a garland, and a smaller figure in red and gold beside it, under a gold canopy with flower garlands and an orange flag. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls hold up lit oil lamps on a stand in front. A figure in orange robes with long hair stands at right, raising a lamp, while seated devotees in white, some in yellow, watch from the ground. A banner strip at the chariot base has Tamil text and small photos.2009-01-20January 20 20092009-01-20