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Photo 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.

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Outdoor photo of a ratha procession shrine on a street. Two large golden metal deity murtis sit side by side on a pink-draped seat, adorned with white and red-yellow marigold garlands, jeweled necklaces and ornate crowns. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward the deities. Fruit, flowers and coconut offerings lie in front, and gold-painted pillars frame the shrine canopy.2006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05Outdoor 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.2006-11-05October 10 20062006-10-10Outdoor 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.2006-11-05October 28 20062006-10-28Photograph of a procession shrine on a ratha-style platform with golden pillars and red cloth hangings. Two bronze-gold deity murti are seated side by side, both garlanded with yellow and red flowers; one holds a staff-like ceremonial object and the other a jewelled crown, with silver necklaces. In the foreground a standing priest in white dhoti and an orange shawl holds up a lit oil lamp toward the deities. A green-draped seat and white cloth lie at the lower left.2006-10-09Photo 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 20062006-11-05A 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.2006-10-21A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a multi-coloured flower garland stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame over an ornate shrine. Two deity murtis are seated on a decorated platform: one in a red-and-gold attire with a crown, and a figure in red and gold with a crown. The shrine is draped in marigold and garland strings, with yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A golden kalasha or pedestal stands in front, decorated with a jewelled necklace and garlands, with a pale blue cloth beneath. Balloons and a second saffron-clad person with a mala appear at the left edge. This is an aarti or puja at a temple shrine.2009-12-24