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Night photograph of a deity murti seated on a decorated palanquin or raised platform beneath a red and orange umbrella with fringed tassels. The deity pair is adorned with white jasmine garlands, a gold crown and a red cloth draped behind them, set against a green satin backdrop framed by concentric arches of red, white, green, yellow and pink streamers with silver tinsel edging. A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes stands at left, holding a white tablet or book and gesturing with his hands, wearing a white forehead mark. Partially visible people stand at the left edge and in the background. Trees and dark sky surround the scene.

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Night photograph of a pradosha puja at an outdoor shrine. A deity murti with gold face, red crown and white flower garlands sits on a pink-draped altar in front of a green backdrop framed by an arch of red, yellow, green and white tinsel-edged bands. A shaven-headed priest in an orange robe sits at left holding a white book, with vibhuti marks on his forehead. Brass vessels, a bell and a small plate with flowers and offerings sit on the altar cloth. Several young men in white shirts sit at the lower right, one with hands folded in prayer.2007-09-24Night procession at a temple with a deity murti carried on a decorated palanquin under a red and multicoloured fringed umbrella. The deity figure wears a red cloth, a crown, white and orange flower garlands and holds a lotus-like object. The palanquin is framed by an arch of red, green, yellow, pink and white striped fabric trimmed with silver tinsel, with a green backdrop. In the lower left, a bald man in an orange robe with a white forehead mark holds up a mobile phone and a tall silver staff.2007-09-24Night photograph of an outdoor pradosha puja before a deity murti decorated with white and red garlands, seated on a pink cloth-draped platform in front of a green backdrop framed by a striped red, green, white and yellow arch. A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged at the lower left, holding a small brass vessel and a ritual lamp toward the image. A brass pot stands in the foreground. A multicoloured tasselled umbrella with a blue-and-orange top hangs above the image. Several young men in white dhotis and shirts sit or stand around the platform, and a white-clad figure appears at the lower right.2007-09-24Night outdoor photograph of a deity murti set on a teal-draped wooden platform under a multicoloured umbrella with the printed word Dhyanapeetam. The murti sits within a green silk backdrop and a semicircular arch of red, green, yellow, white and pink fringed bunting, garlanded with white flower strands and a red cloth. In front, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a wooden step with palms pressed together in namaskar. Two people in white clothes kneel at the right and left edges with hands folded. A brass lamp with a flame, a small brass bell, a plate of flower petals and a brass kalasha-style vessel sit on the platform.2007-09-24Night photograph of a pradosha puja at an outdoor shrine. A bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white sash and white vibhuti marks on his forehead sits at left, holding up a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward a deity murti. The murti of a deity pair is dressed in red and garlanded with white flower strands, set before a green cloth backdrop framed by a striped pink, yellow, red and green arch decorated with silver tinsel. A pink cloth covers the altar table, with a white flower garland and a steel vessel in front. Partial figures appear at the right edge.2007-09-24A photograph of a shrine lit at night, showing a brass deity murti with a red crown-like headdress and white flower garlands, flanked by a smaller figure, set against a green silk backdrop framed by pink, white, yellow and green striped fabric with tinsel edging. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in orange saffron robes stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp (aarti) toward the deity during pradosha puja. A pink cloth and garland lie on the altar table below, with a small offering of marigold-like flowers at the base.2007-09-24A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a wooden platform at night, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a green silk backdrop. The murti wears a red headcloth, garlands of white flowers, and sits within a striped red, green, yellow and pink floral arch. A multicoloured umbrella with tassels overhead bears the word Dhyanapeetam. Below, a pink cloth covers the platform, with a white garland, a steel vessel, brass and offering plates on a teal table in front. Palm trees are silhouetted in the dark background. The scene is pradosha puja.2007-09-24Night photo of a pradosha puja at an outdoor shrine. A shaven-headed man in an orange saffron robe stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati dressed in red and pink with white jasmine garlands. The murti sits within a rainbow-striped arch edged with silver tinsel, backed by a green cloth, above a pink draped altar with a garland. A red and gold umbrella hangs above, and a silver trident stands at right. Seated devotees in white clothes watch and join their palms in prayer at lower edges. A steel vessel and a plate of offerings sit on the altar cloth.2007-09-24November 22 20102010-11-22Outdoor puja scene in front of a building with green shrubs behind. Two gold-coloured deity murtis, each adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers, sit under a gold arch and a colourful umbrella with fringe. The murtis are placed on a green draped platform with brass lamps, a small brass figure and offerings. Seated at left, a figure in saffron/orange robes with a long, swept-back hair and a gold garland holds a small ritual implement and faces the shrine. Behind him, a standing man in white with an orange shawl holds a tall golden trident. Golden ceremonial staffs and standards stand in the background.2007-07-11A night photograph of a deity murti seated on a throne-like palanquin during a procession, decorated with multicolored garlands of flowers and sequined strands wrapped around the seat and arch. The murti wears a crown, necklaces and a dhoti-like white cloth, and is set against an orange silk cloth. Below, a green wooden platform holds offerings of apples, oranges, bananas, mangoes, a pineapple, a basket of fruit, brass vessels and coconut pieces. An ornate canopy with fringed colourful drapery overhead and a painted panel with elephant motifs on the right frame the scene. Several people in white clothing stand in the background and at the right edge, one with folded hands.2005-12-22Night procession photograph showing a deity murti decorated on a ratha-style palanquin with a large ornate canopy of white fabric and red fringe at the top, and a multicoloured arch of green, yellow, red, pink and purple ribbon-like garlands framing the figures. The murti wears a crown and white and green garlands. In the foreground a person with long dark hair and an orange wrap stands with their back to the camera near the palanquin. At the right, a second umbrella with a printed design and a lit torch or flame are visible among people with cameras. The surroundings are dark.2006-12-23