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Night procession scene at a golden palanquin decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and a green draped cloth. A standing man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a silver ceremonial cap, bare chest, and beaded necklaces, rests one hand on the golden structure while holding a white whisk-like chamara fan in the other. A yellow fringed umbrella stands above the palanquin, and a brass lamp sits on the ground in front. Dark trees and scattered onlookers frame the night setting.

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October 30 20112011-10-30Night procession scene: a golden palanquin-style vehicle with a deity murti decorated with flower garlands, a golden umbrella canopy above, and a carved golden figure of an animal mount at the front, all garlanded with marigold and jasmine strands. A man in orange and saffron robes with a silver-trimmed white headdress stands on a raised orange-draped platform at the left, hand resting on the vehicle, with oil lamps and flower offerings at the base. The background is dark with a few distant lights.2011-10-30Night procession scene: a golden palanquin-style ratha carries a figure seated on a gold throne draped in garlands of white, pink and purple flowers, with a gold canopy overhead and a golden horse-head finial. A man in orange dhoti and orange shawl with a decorated white cap stands at the rear holding a long white feather fan (chamara) toward the seated figure. Two men in white dhotis stand at the left edge, one bare-chested wearing a sacred thread. Green and red tassels hang from the palanquin, and dark leafy trees surround the scene.2011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30Night photograph of a decorated golden palanquin or procession vehicle with ornate gold carved panels, draped in yellow, white and red flower garlands and a green cloth canopy with tasselled orange, pink and green fringes. A man in a dark grey ceremonial cap and an orange-red shawl sits on a maroon cushion at the rear of the vehicle, holding a small lamp or object. Garland-wrapped poles rise above, and a black speaker box sits on the right near the vehicle.2011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30Night-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.2016-11-05May 31 20182018-05-31Night 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.2016-11-05October 30 20112011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30Night photograph of a decorated golden palanquin procession. A seated figure in a gold crown and red-trimmed garment sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, surrounded by yellow and red marigold garlands and strings of lights. A tall gold-tasselled umbrella with multicoloured fringe shades the seat. Standing beside it, a man in a white shirt holds a long spear-like staff. At lower right, two men in saffron-orange robes, one with a yellow turban, walk alongside. Tassels, fans and a yellow-and-blue flower-decorated pole frame the scene.2015-01-13